Get your morning or afternoon pick-me-up with this delicious energy smoothie! Featuring kale and pineapple, this nutrient-dense smoothie will keep you full and focused so you can power through the day.
When people ask for nutrition advice one of my number one suggestion is to ‘strive for veggies at every meal.‘
But the number one question I get is how to eat veggies for breakfast?
I did an entire segment on Twin Cities Live with some of my favorite ways to get a serving of vegetables at breakfast:
Get your morning or afternoon pick-me-up with this delicious energy smoothie! The perfect, nutrient-dense breakfast or on-the-go snack, made with just 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
¼ c pineapple, frozen
1 c kale or 2 kale leaves, de-stemmed
1 tbsp coconut oil or coconut butter
½ avocado
1 c water or coconut water (or substitute milk or nut milk of choice)
Optional: 1 tsp matcha green tea for extra energy boost
Optional: ½ c full fat plain Greek yogurt (great for making a thick smoothie or creamy smoothie pops)
Optional: ½ banana or frozen banana to replace avocado
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smoothie reaches desired consistency. Feel free to add ice or adjust liquid based on personal preference.
Notes
*I personally prefer to use coconut butter versus coconut oil and coconut water as my liquid base. **I’ve also make this green smoothie using frozen mango instead of pineapple and it’s delicious! ***See below for more details on how to use this recipe for: Meal Prep Smoothie Packs Toddler-Friendly Meal Prep Smoothie Pops
Prep Time:10 mins
Category:Smoothie, Drink, Breakfast
Cuisine:Smoothie Drink
Nutrition
Serving Size:1
Energy Smoothie FAQs
What Can I Put In My Smoothies For An Energy Boost?
Healthy fats and fiber are excellent, energy-boosting ingredients. Leafy greens provide an excellent source of iron which helps fight fatigue (Healthline). Avocado is a healthy fat source which can help maintain energy levels. And coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which provide a quick energy source for the body (LiveStrong). For a little extra boost, add a teaspoon of matcha green tea. Matcha is packed with powerful antioxidants and contains around the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee — without some of the jittery side-effects (Women’s Health).
Can I Prep This Smoothie Ahead Of Time?
I love to prep smoothie packs for ease. Grab a Stasher reusable food bag (these are freezer, microwave and dishwasher-friendly too). Add the pineapple, kale and avocado to your smoothie pack. DO NOT add coconut oil or water/coconut water liquid base. You’ll add the liquid when you’re actually making the smoothie. Seal your smoothie pack and place it in your freezer. When you’re ready to make the smoothie, grab your pre-prepped smoothie pack from the freezer, dump it into your blender, add your liquid base and blend! I also love making meal prep smoothie packs with this Spinach + Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipe.
Can I Turn This Recipe Into Popsicles?
Make the smoothie per the ingredient list, adding 1/2-1 cup plain, full fat Greek yogurt to thicken. Pour the green smoothie directly into a popsicle mold, add the popsicle stick and store in the freezer. I also use popsicle molds for this Coconut Mango Smoothie Popsicle Recipe.
Green Energy Smoothie Recipe
Featuring kale and pineapple, this nutrient-dense smoothie will keep you full and focused so you can power through the day. Here’s what you need:
Pineapple
Kale
Avocado
Coconut oil or coconut butter
Water or coconut water
Add matcha if you need an extra energy boost. You can also add Greek yogurt for protein and to thicken the smoothie!
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4 comments
I like this smoothie!
I made a double batch and probably did 3 cups of kale, 1 cup pineapple, 1 serving container of coconut Greek yogurt, almond milk and the lime juice.
The lime juice tasted slightly strong for me, so I’ll go easier on that next time!
Thanks!
Marissa! I’m so glad you love this smoothie as much as I do! And great idea on making a larger batch — I love doing that and having green smoothies on hand. Yes, the lime juice can be a little strong, but I’m glad you’re loving it! Thanks so much for sharing! xo-Lindsey
It looks delicious Lindsey! <3
Emily! Yes, it’s so good and so refreshing! I hope you give it a try and enjoy! xo-Lindsey
I like this smoothie!
I made a double batch and probably did 3 cups of kale, 1 cup pineapple, 1 serving container of coconut Greek yogurt, almond milk and the lime juice.
The lime juice tasted slightly strong for me, so I’ll go easier on that next time!
Thanks!
Marissa! I’m so glad you love this smoothie as much as I do! And great idea on making a larger batch — I love doing that and having green smoothies on hand. Yes, the lime juice can be a little strong, but I’m glad you’re loving it! Thanks so much for sharing! xo-Lindsey
It looks delicious Lindsey! <3
Emily! Yes, it’s so good and so refreshing! I hope you give it a try and enjoy! xo-Lindsey