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.
- 3 Cups of Fresh Curly Kale
- 1 Whole Fresh Banana
- 1 1/2 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
- 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
Aug 13, 2015 at 6:19 pmThis smoothie looks great!! Beautiful photos 🙂
poshjournaladmin
Aug 14, 2015 at 5:20 pmthank you so much! hope you will enjoy the recipe!
Melissa
Aug 15, 2015 at 5:37 pmYummy! 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
Aug 15, 2015 at 8:30 pmThat sounds delicious! I already love smoothies with spinach, so I’m sure I’ll love this, too. Thanks!
Jamela Porter
Aug 16, 2015 at 7:32 amI love to add kale in my smoothies. I’m gonna try your recipe it sounds delicious.
Mykidsguide
Aug 16, 2015 at 1:09 pmThe 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
Aug 17, 2015 at 3:47 amI am a Kale fan and I love the addition for the pineapple. It’s a great superfood as well.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
Aug 17, 2015 at 9:59 amThat sounds awesome. I love kale, but I have never had it in a smoothie before.
Joanne T Ferguson
Aug 17, 2015 at 10:59 amYour kale smoothie looks healthy and delicious! Your photo makes me want to reach out through the screen and try this now!
Sinziana Romanescu
Aug 17, 2015 at 11:02 amThe smoothie looks great (beautiful photography) and I am sure the pineapple gives a gorgeous taste!
Rose
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:05 pmSounds like a great way to start the day. And I agree w/Joanne, this looks mighty delish in the pic.
Bonnie @ wemake7
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:34 pmThis smoothie sounds very healthy and great for you. I will have to try this and see how I like it.
Dina
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:46 pmThis smoothie sounds very healthy. I know some can be full of sugar but this one is all natural. Love!!
Michelle Varga (@dustbunniesblog)
Aug 17, 2015 at 3:22 pmThis 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
Aug 17, 2015 at 8:30 pmThis 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
Aug 17, 2015 at 9:40 pmI’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
Aug 17, 2015 at 10:53 pmYour 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
Aug 18, 2015 at 12:29 amI should try this. I make smoothies everyday.
Debbie Denny
Aug 18, 2015 at 12:56 amI like smoothies. Don’t think I have had kale.
shelahmoss
Aug 18, 2015 at 1:28 amThat looks delicious! We love smoothies and I can’t wait to try this one out.
Wynn chow
Aug 18, 2015 at 1:54 amYummy, I want to eat 😛
Claudette P. Esterine
Aug 18, 2015 at 1:58 amI’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
Aug 18, 2015 at 2:50 amI need to find a way to enjoy kale. This might be the ticket! I will have to try it.
Shannon P
Aug 18, 2015 at 4:37 amYum! I love smoothies as a way to sneak in good for you fruits and veggies!
Katie Reed
Aug 18, 2015 at 4:52 amThis 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.
Aug 18, 2015 at 5:20 amThis 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
Aug 18, 2015 at 11:21 amAbsolutely gorgeous pictures! I also love kale smoothies (I’m drinking one right now!) so I will definitely be giving your version a try!
victoria
Aug 18, 2015 at 2:11 pmThis 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)
Aug 18, 2015 at 2:50 pmI love smoothies! This one looks really yummy too!
Shann Eva
Aug 18, 2015 at 3:39 pmThis sounds great .Adding it to my smoothie list.
Ourfamilyworld
Aug 18, 2015 at 5:53 pmThat looks so delicious! I can’t wait to try this.
Yona Williams
Aug 18, 2015 at 9:19 pmI 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
Aug 18, 2015 at 10:31 pmI’m a huge kale fan! Always excited when I find a new way to add it to my diet 🙂
Julia
Aug 19, 2015 at 1:43 amI love green smoothies with kale in it! I’ll have to try out this recipe.
M from The Stay-at-Home Life
Aug 19, 2015 at 2:02 amI haven’t tried kale in smoothies yet, that’s a good idea.
Aisha Kristine Chong
Aug 28, 2015 at 2:53 amI 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
Aug 31, 2015 at 12:13 pmAwesome smoothie!