Kale Apple Banana Free Smoothie

Ingredients · 2 servings

• 60 gKale, stems removed and chopped
• 180 gGreen apple, cored and chopped
• 180 gPineapple, chopped
• ½Lemon, juiced
• 240 mlWater, cold
• 120 gIce

Equipment

blender, knife, cutting board, citrus press, measuring jug, spoon, glass, spatula

Instructions

1. 1
   Gather ingredients

   Gather the kale, apple, pineapple, lemon, water, and ice, then set out a blender, knife, cutting board, citrus press, and measuring jug. · 2 min

   What to look for: All ingredients and tools are ready on the counter.

2. 2
   Prepare produce

   Wash the kale and apple, strip tough kale stems, core the apple, cut the fruit into small pieces, and squeeze the lemon. · 4 min

   What to look for: The greens are trimmed, the apple and pineapple are small, and the lemon juice is ready.

3. 3
   Load blender

   Add water first, then kale, apple, pineapple, lemon juice, and ice so the blades catch liquid before the leafy greens. · 1 min

   What to look for: The blender jar is filled with liquid at the bottom and greens near the top.

4. 4
   Blend smooth

   Blend on high until the kale flecks are tiny and the drink looks bright green, smooth, and lightly frothy. · 2 min

   What to look for: The smoothie is evenly green with no large kale pieces visible.

5. 5
   Check texture

   Taste the smoothie and add a little more water if it is too thick, then blend briefly until pourable and crisp. · 1 min

   What to look for: The smoothie pours easily from a spoon and tastes bright.

6. 6
   Serve cold

   Pour into 2 chilled glasses and serve at once while the apple tastes fresh and the pineapple stays bright. · 1 min

   What to look for: The glasses are filled with a cold bright green smoothie.