Well, how was everyone’s Easter?? Was the Easter Bunny good to you? Did you eat one too many chocolate bunnies? Perhaps a Cadbury creme egg…..or ten?? I was actually on my best behavior! No over doing it for me this year, but for all of you who were a little naughty this Easter, I’ve got your back! Today, I’m sharing this Tropical Green Twist Smoothie. It’s loaded with lots of delicious, healthy ingredients like kale, pineapple, mango, strawberries and chia seeds that will help get you back on track in no time!
Now, don’t turn your nose up at the “k” word. I have been enjoying kale in my smoothies for years. I’ll be honest though, before I tried my first one, I was a little skeptical. I mean, I love kale in my salad or sauteed with a little garlic and olive oil but drinking it through a straw? I wasn’t quite sure. But since raw kale happens to be one of the most nutrient dense plant foods on the planet, I decided I definitely needed to give one a try. A single cup of kale is packed with Vitamin A, C, K, and B6 along with calcium and potassium. It’s also very high in beta-carotene and powerful antioxidants.
Have I convinced you yet?! Come on guys, as the saying goes…kale is king! Go for it! It’s a tasty breakfast treat or afternoon snack that I know you’re going to love. Enjoy! Hope you all have a great week.
- 2 cups packed stemmed kale
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup strawberries diced
- 1/2 cup mango chunks
- 1 cup orange juice I use Trop 50 for fewer calories
- 2 Tbsp. honey plus 1 extra tablespoon for rim of glass (if desired)
- 1 tsp. chia seeds plus some extra for rim of glass if desired
- 2 cups ice cubes
- Toasted coconut chips for garnish if desired
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Pour a tablespoon of honey onto a small plate. Dip the top of your serving glasses in honey to coat the rims.
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Pour a tablespoon of chia seeds onto a plate. Dip the honey-dipped glasses into the chia seeds to coat the rims.
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Combine kale, pineapple, strawberries, mango, OJ, honey, chia seeds and ice cubes in blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into prepared glasses and serve.
First of all, I just LOVE that picture at the top – what a great, great shot! And second, our Easter was wonderful, and full of carrot cake with cream cheese frosting and handfuls of jelly beans and glasses of wine – and I think we had dinner too. SO I NEED THAT SMOOTHIE! :)
Thanks so much Kate! So glad you enjoyed your Easter! Enjoy the smoothie!
Here in Germany we have 2 days for Eastern. We are still celebrating. I could use this healthy looking smoothie . My smoothies are always ugly looking.
Hope you are enjoying your time there Gerlinde! Enjoy the smoothie!
I did not have your good sense or willpower this weekend Mary Ann. I completely overdid it and feel it today. This smoothie sounds like just what I need to kick start some better habits this week. Love all that tropical fruit. Have a great week and hope the kitchen reno is progressing nicely!
No problem! Guzzle a few of these and you’re good to go Cathy! Kitchen is going in today!! YAHOO!
My Easter was good and not too unhealthy, but being allergic to cocoa makes it very easy to not eat too many chocolate bunnies! ;) Love this smoothie, Mary Ann! You know kale in a smoothie has been on my bucket list to try and I keep forgetting!! So thank you for the friendly reminder and the perfect delicious smoothie recipe to try it in! These are GORGEOUS, dear! AND packed with so much yum! I’ll take 3! Pinned! Cheers, friend!
They really are delicious Cheyanne! Could not do much in the kitchen due to the reno! UGH! It’s so messy around here, but the cabinets are going in today!! Have a great week!
Wow! This is a beautiful smoothie :) I had a little too many sweets – in the form of lemon sweet rolls and coconut cake. This smoothie will be the perfect thing to get me back on track!
Coconut cake! YUM!! This smoothie will get you back on track Megan! Enjoy!
I’ve had spinach in a smoothie but I’ve never tried kale in one. I love everything else going on in here, so I’ll totally have to give this a try!
Yay! Enjoy Rachelle!
I over indulged in carrot cake so yeah a smoothie like this needs to happen!!
Perfect! Sounds like a plan. Enjoy Zainab. Hope Elliott enjoyed his first Easter!
I’ve been drinking a smoothie everyday lately and I have yet been brave enough to try kale – but now with your endorsement I’m ready to make the leap from spinach to kale! Thanks, Mary Ann!
I’m glad Geraldine! You’ll love it! Have a great week and thanks so much for commenting!
This looks so healthy and delicious! Beautiful photos. Glad to have found your blog. :)
Thanks so much Amanda! Glad you found me too! Enjoy the smoothie!
I have never had kale which makes my super uncool, I know! But this smoothie makes me want to actually try it! It looks amazing and that chia seed rim is adorable! So smart :)
No it doesn’t!! I’ve always loved kale Jessica! It’s perfect for a smoothie because you can get all your vitamins in AND it’s delicious!
Mary Ann! As always your pictures tell such a great story about your recipes!!
Aww, thanks so much Gaila! These smoothies really are delish! You should give them a go!
I ate too many jelly beans! I have a weakness for them. I could definitely use one of these smoothies to get me back on track. Love the color!
Go for it Kathy! You’ll feel better about all those jelly beans after you drink one of these!
Oh my god, this looks so good!!!! Going to the store tomorrow for all of this beautiful produce. Yes, too much chocolate yesterday!!! And cream and wine and… ;)
Thanks so much Rebecca! Sounds like a good plan! Enjoy it!
Love everything about this smoothie, from the flavours to the pretty chia-lined cup!
Thanks Jennifer! Enjoy your week!
I really need to get on this green smoothie trend. Confession: I’m still a little freaked out by things that are green… (it’s the 10 year old that still resides in me…) But your photos make this look so appetizing and I love the chia seed rim! I’m going to be brave and try it…
Oh no! You need to try these Sarah! I usually don’t jump on the bandwagon quickly, so when I first thought of kale in a smoothie, I didn’t immediately dive in! But with all those vitamins and minerals I thought it best to give it a go and I’m so glad I did! Enjoy!
We are headed to the Bahamas Friday and this sounds like the perfect beach smoothie! :D :D
Yay! Have a great time Lauren! I’m heading to Florida!!