Freeze-Ahead Green Smoothie: The Video

updated Jan 29, 2020
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This is my favorite smoothie to make in the morning. It’s an easy way to sneak some greens in without eating a salad. I make a bunch of smoothie packets for my freezer in advance – like 14 of them – and then I just dump one of them in the blender in the morning for a breakfast that is quick, filling, and totally delicious.

If you want something a little more green, try adding an extra cup of chopped kale. I personally recommend lacinato kale because it’s easier to prep and freeze, and it has a less bitter taste.

Green Smoothie

Serves 1

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 1 cup

    lacinato kale, roughly chopped

  • 1

    banana, chopped

  • 1/2 cup

    pineapple chunks

  • 1 cup

    almond milk

  • 1/2 tablespoon

    honey, or to taste

Instructions

  1. Freeze the kale, banana, and pineapple on a baking sheet for 1 hour (to avoid clumping and hurting your blender) and then put in container or bag until ready to make your smoothie.

  2. Dump the frozen kale, banana, and pineapple in a blender along with the almond milk and honey. Blend until desired consistency.

Video by Rebecca Blumhagen & Christopher Broe for The Kitchn