Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe

I LOVE green smoothies, and this blend is one of my absolute favorites. Packed with vitamin C, the combination of banana and pineapple makes me feel like I’m on vacation. I started making this smoothie after having a similar one at a juice bar and became obsessed with it.

In my version, I omit the almond butter from the original recipe, preferring the additional fiber from flax and chia seeds. This also allows me to enjoy almonds or nuts later in the day. This smoothie is refreshing, creamy, and provides an extra boost of energy, especially with the addition of spirulina.

Enjoy the recipe, and leave your comments—I’d love to hear from you!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 banana
• 1 1/4 cup pineapple (I use frozen pineapple)
• 3-4 cups curly kale
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 tsp spirulina
• 1 tbsp flax seeds
• 1 tsp chia seeds

INSTRUCTIONS

De-stem and chop the kale and place all ingredients into the blender until smooth. It is best to use frozen fruit for a cold smoothie otherwise add ice after blending.  Serve cold.