Steamed Kale and Pineapple Smoothie

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 5 min 2
Steamed Kale and Pineapple Smoothie
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 cup Kale (packed; centre stem removed; chopped)
1 cup diced Pineapple
1/2 avocado(s) Avocado
1 tsp Lime juice (fresh)
2 tbsp Whey protein powder, unflavoured (optional; or another high quality heat stable protein powder)

Instructions


  1. In a saucepan fitted with a steamer insert, bring a cup or so of water to a simmer. Add the kale, cover, and steam until cooked, about 5 minutes. Transfer the kale to a blender.
  2. Measure out 1/4 cup of the steaming water and add to the blender along with the pineapple, avocado, and lime juice. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more hot water if you want a thinner consistency.
  3. For extra protein, add the protein powder and lightly blend until the protein is mixed in (optional).

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 161
Calories from fat 76
Calories from saturated fat 10.7
Total Fat 8.4 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Trans Fat 0
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 5.0 g
Cholesterol 1.0 mg
Sodium 32 mg
Potassium 462 mg
Total Carbohydrate 17.1 g
Dietary Fiber 6.1 g
Sugars 8.6 g
Protein 7.2 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Fruit 1.0
Meat Alternative 0.2
Vegetables 1.0

Energy sources


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