Ingredients
1 quarter to 1 half fresh pineapple
3 leaves of Kale - I use deep green "dino" kale, deveined
1 ripe banana (can use frozen)
4 fresh mint leaves, optional-to taste
1 quarter to 1 half inch of fresh ginger root (can use dry), to taste
2 to 4 cups water
Recipe Directions
This makes from 32 to 64 fl oz.
Place all ingredients in blender.
Start out with only enough water to cover everything about half-way (allows it to blend to a creamy consistancy)
After all creamy, add more water to get to the thickness you prefer
YUMMY! NOW, DRINK UP!!!
Except for the color, which is an intense green if you use dino kale, you would never know it had greens in it !! Your body will love you for it !!
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rawambitions
Jul 23, 2010
I live in Hawaii and had fresh pineapple, bananas, coconuts from my yard and the kale, ginger, mint from my mother in-laws garden, I used fresh coconut water in place of the water. This is a delicious healthy green drink. Thanks Christine!
Great breakfast drink!!!
nataboo
Apr 25, 2011
nataboo's Review
Green and Gone Smoothie
Wow! Delicious. This is my first green smoothie ever and it's so lovely and sweet. I substituted baby spinach leaves for the kale and used 2 cups of almond milk instead of water. Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe.
Nata
kattbuddah
Apr 18, 2010
tried this for the first time today. I was really surprised how refreshing it was. I used a handfull of baby spinach, (didn't have any kale) very mild tasting. I upped the mint tho. I love mint. thanks for the recipe.
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javafound
Apr 05, 2021
I love it too! A while ago, I just couldn't eat leafy greens. I know that this thing is very strange, but all the salads I ate didn't contain any leaves. However, since I started to have smoothies for breakfast, my life has considerably improved. These greens are a rich source of vitamins, fibers, and if consumed raw, like in a smoothie, they are even more nutritious. Additionally, according to this recipe https://www.lolacovington.com/top-10-most-popular-cocktails/, I add mango, spirulina powder and celery for a stronger dose of nutrients, and it becomes even more delicious like this. You should give it a try!
kanealysiaiw
Apr 05, 2021
It is my favorite breakfast, by far!
nataboo
Apr 25, 2011
nataboo's Review
Green and Gone Smoothie
Wow! Delicious. This is my first green smoothie ever and it's so lovely and sweet. I substituted baby spinach leaves for the kale and used 2 cups of almond milk instead of water. Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe.
Nata
heidatrubador
Apr 24, 2011
heidatrubador's Review
Green and Gone Smoothie
Followed the recipe, except for Kale-leaves, I replaced them with a large handful of spinach that I had. I doubled the recipe and it was enough for tree large wonderful glasses of green shake. I only put one glass of water, though, and the consistancy was thick and satisfying. My husband and my seven-year-old both loved it as well as me!!! Thanks for a great recipe!
reaching4raw
Jan 02, 2011
Weighing in SO late, but just had to add that this smoothie is AWESOME!! I am huge fan of ginger and mint so I was plenty generous with those. I may throw in some agave next time.
Incredible recipe!!
R4R
wannateach
Aug 29, 2010
What a great way to get your greens! This is so yummy. Thanks!
carclimbs
Aug 25, 2010
I have my whole non-raw family now indulging in this wonderful treat! Thanks!
rawambitions
Jul 23, 2010
I live in Hawaii and had fresh pineapple, bananas, coconuts from my yard and the kale, ginger, mint from my mother in-laws garden, I used fresh coconut water in place of the water. This is a delicious healthy green drink. Thanks Christine!
Great breakfast drink!!!
snufkin
Jul 22, 2010
I made this green smoothie again for breakfast today! I made it all with soymilk (no water) and one banana instead of two. Can I just say, "WOWOWOWOWOW! I LOVE IT!" I love the ginger-minty-ness of it!! Thanks for providing me with my first green smoothie recipe :D!!
snufkin
Jul 22, 2010
I made it the way it says above and it was good... but the consistency was too thick. Water made it worse so I added about 2/3 cup vanilla soymilk (i know, not raw... but it was in my fridge and i didn't want to waste all the things I put in the blender!) and now it tastes like a green milkshake smoothie, which my tastesbuds approve of! I think it was too thick because it was "thin" at first and I added another banana... that made it too thick.
Also this is the VERY first green smoothie I have ever made and I do like it :D
kattbuddah
Apr 18, 2010
tried this for the first time today. I was really surprised how refreshing it was. I used a handfull of baby spinach, (didn't have any kale) very mild tasting. I upped the mint tho. I love mint. thanks for the recipe.
Abbeycamp
Feb 16, 2010
OMG! This gives me so much energy! I don't know what to compare it with! Thank you so much! I've had two already today!
1Christine
Dec 21, 2009
I am excited that so many folks are enjoying this! It is obvious we all have individual tastes and needs. This recipe is a starting point! I was so happy that folks that were "afraid " of greens were able to break through that by trying this! I think that was the greatest thing for me...the fact that I could take in 2 or 3 servings of a dense vegatable and not have any strong strange tastes to deal with!
I have a really hard time with food in the AM and this is a great breakfast for me. Many folks have a hard time with the flavors of greens... That is how this recipe came into being...making something green that tasted tropical, refreshing and fruity.
The main comments I have noticed are regarding the "chunkyness" of of the kale.
My response is this...make sure you deveine the leaves and add barely enough water to get the blender moving. Then let it cream real good...only adding liquid in small amounts to keep it from binding.
******I definitely would NOT recommend freezing the kale, in my experience freezing makes the flavor incredibly strong and very undesirable ( I did it for a trip...it was awefull... IMO)
On the other hand, most folks don't know that you can freeze pineapple very successfully. You can even toss it in bit of agave syrup if you know you like it sweeter. It ends up creating a wonderful ingredient for smoothies.
Glad to read all the feedback!
Take care!
Christine
Ayli
Dec 16, 2009
Delicious. Different but I'll definitely make it again. I added some agave nectar since I had a sweet tooth this morning. The green colour rocks! Thanks for posting this!
dodile
Dec 15, 2009
I love this smoothie! This recipe calls for too much water, I add only about a cup. Also more mint. It's really good!!! This is a keeper.
rahnubi
Nov 09, 2009
oops. My first green smoothie! Delightful.
Quiora
Oct 22, 2009
This recipe is great! I adapted it to suit my tastes. Now I've been playing with it and I've had it every morning for the last two weeks! I didn't like the ginger, so I leave that out, and instead of banana (I don't like bananas in smoothies), I use a kiwi. Also, so that I don't have chunks of kale, I put the kale in the blender by itself. I add some apple juice or fresh squeezed orange juice, or whatever I have on hand. I blend that up until there aren't any chunks left. Works every time! Oh, and instead of water, I use ice cubes so it gets nice and cold! Thanks for this recipe!
juliennecoyle
Oct 15, 2009
Green smoothies are what get me through the mornings! Glad to know there are more out there enjoying these delicious, nutritious breakfast smoothies! Beats the effects of coffee every time.
AC1DBU7N
Oct 11, 2009
This is the first thing I had as a raw foodist and still have everyday I love it...
lexiloo
Sep 29, 2009
Hi there...I am so so stoked that this smootie was the first green one I tried...I just had this block with green smoothies for some reason and every time someone wanted me to try one I just sorta freaked... :) Don't know what was going on there.... I think its the colour in a liquid form. Wheat grass scares me. I don't know why I have such a major reaction against greens in liquid forms. Anyway...THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU for this smoothie...I am now a convert to green drinks and smoothies...its was an amazing tantilisation of the taste buds....
Lexi Loo x
Monie
Sep 25, 2009
How many days will this keep. Only my husband and I will be eating it and I want to make sure that it will stay for 2-3 days. I hear talk about oxidation??? (forgive me, for I am extremely new to this.
BunnyGirl
Sep 17, 2009
THIS IS fabulous. Delicious, sweet and green!!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks a million!!! Blessings!
AliciaD
Sep 15, 2009
I cant thank you enuff for posting this...I make it almost everyday, and I always look forward to it. Its my absolute favorite smoothie EVER!!!
AliciaD
Sep 09, 2009
I made this for the first time and its wonderful. It's deffinatley a keeper. Thanx for sharing!
logan
Sep 09, 2009
newbie here. Is,nt this a conflict with food combining? fruit and kale.
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