This smoothie recipe is packed with antioxidants, anti-inflammatory ingredients and other nutrients. If you have heard about the health benefits of dark chocolate, you may want to start consuming the cacao nibs which I sprinkled on top of this smoothie. Cacao nibs are cacao beans that have been roasted, separated from their husks, and broken into smaller pieces. When you snack on Cacao nibs, you will consume about nine grams of fiber per ounce, and they contain no sugar when eaten raw.
As always, I can’t start my day without the other super foods : Hemp seeds (Nutiva), Flax seeds, Chia seeds (Nutiva) and Goji Berries. I am currently out of Flax seeds and Goji Berries, but I usually purchase them online from Amazon.com. These seeds deliver as much protein as some nuts, and also deliver heart-healthy alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) and the plant-based omega-3 fat.
Hope you enjoy this recipe and please add / remove fruit according to your taste.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups of Fresh Curly Kale
- 1 Whole Fresh Banana
- 1 ½ cup of Pineapple
- 1 Cup of Almond Milk
- 1 Cup of Greek Yogurt
- Organic Hemp Seeds
- Organic Chia Seeds
- Organic Cacao Nibs
- Coconut Flakes unsweetened
- Organic Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- Cinnamon Stick
Instructions
- Blend Kale, Banana, Pineapple, Almond Milk, Greek Yogurt until smooth and creamy
- Pour into bowl and top with super foods : Hemp Seeds, Chia Seeds, Cacao Nibs, Cocoa Powder, Coconut Flakes and stir with Cinnamon Sticks.
Sarah | Well and Full
This smoothie looks great!! Beautiful photos 🙂
poshjournaladmin
thank you so much! hope you will enjoy the recipe!
Melissa
Yummy! I am always looking for new smoothies to make. I love the extra toppings for flavor and texture. I need to get some coconut flakes!
Jennifer
That sounds delicious! I already love smoothies with spinach, so I’m sure I’ll love this, too. Thanks!
Jamela Porter
I love to add kale in my smoothies. I’m gonna try your recipe it sounds delicious.
Mykidsguide
The smoothie looks yummy! I love dark chocolate and I know the many health benefits it delivers. This is the first time, though that I’ve heard about cacao nibs.
Shelley Zurek
I am a Kale fan and I love the addition for the pineapple. It’s a great superfood as well.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
That sounds awesome. I love kale, but I have never had it in a smoothie before.
Joanne T Ferguson
Your kale smoothie looks healthy and delicious! Your photo makes me want to reach out through the screen and try this now!
Sinziana Romanescu
The smoothie looks great (beautiful photography) and I am sure the pineapple gives a gorgeous taste!
Rose
Sounds like a great way to start the day. And I agree w/Joanne, this looks mighty delish in the pic.
Bonnie @ wemake7
This smoothie sounds very healthy and great for you. I will have to try this and see how I like it.
Dina
This smoothie sounds very healthy. I know some can be full of sugar but this one is all natural. Love!!
Michelle Varga (@dustbunniesblog)
This sounds like such a delicious smoothie and I’d love to try it out point I’ve never tried kale before so this would be neat to try.
Rebecca Swenor
This sounds like an awesome smoothie for sure. I don’t like yogurt but this is one smoothie I might have to try. Thanks for sharing.
Wendy
I’ve been trying to get more kale in my diet and have been wanting to try hemp seeds. This looks like the perfect way to accomplish both!
Sicorra
Your smoothie looks great. I know all these ingredients are suppose to be good for us, but I just can’t find a way to work with Kale, and make the smoothie or juice or turn out nicely.
Beth@FrugalFroggie
I should try this. I make smoothies everyday.
Debbie Denny
I like smoothies. Don’t think I have had kale.
shelahmoss
That looks delicious! We love smoothies and I can’t wait to try this one out.
Wynn chow
Yummy, I want to eat 😛
Claudette P. Esterine
I’m sorry, you will have to make this and send to me to convince me that it tastes good because I detest kale! 🙁 Do we have a deal? LOl
Krystal
I need to find a way to enjoy kale. This might be the ticket! I will have to try it.
Shannon P
Yum! I love smoothies as a way to sneak in good for you fruits and veggies!
Katie Reed
This smoothie sounds amazing! It’s a great way to get more kale in your diet and it is filled with some amazing things. I can’t wait to try this smoothie recipe out!
Elizabeth O.
This is so packed with nutrients, you’d be a fool not to eat/drink it. Thanks for the recipe once again!
Megan @ A Dash of Megnut
Absolutely gorgeous pictures! I also love kale smoothies (I’m drinking one right now!) so I will definitely be giving your version a try!
victoria
This smoothies was really great, This is full of nutrients and i love it as the anti-oxidants and anti-inflamatory thanks for the recipe,
ronleyba (@ronley_ph)
I love smoothies! This one looks really yummy too!
Shann Eva
This sounds great .Adding it to my smoothie list.
Ourfamilyworld
That looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this.
Yona Williams
I have made kale smoothies with spinach, strawberries and blueberries, but have not added seeds to a shake before. I know that it really ups the health factor.
The Trophy WifeStyle
I’m a huge kale fan! Always excited when I find a new way to add it to my diet 🙂
Julia
I love green smoothies with kale in it! I’ll have to try out this recipe.
M from The Stay-at-Home Life
I haven’t tried kale in smoothies yet, that’s a good idea.
Aisha Kristine Chong
I know how Kale is good for us.. though I really don’t know if I can actually have them lol.. but maybe a smoothie is a bit different. I have to try.
Marla
Awesome smoothie!