Oh, don’t you think that name makes you want to fire up the blender more than Pineapple-Kale Smoothies? So many of you want to know how to get your kids to eat more leafy greens without bribing them with M&M’s. Or for that matter, you are wondering how you will gag down some leafy greens. Here’s a super easy way to add some raw kale to your diet. It’s even better than M&M’s because it supplies that precious Vitamin K, among others. And it’s a lovely way to add more vegetables to your breakfast routine. By the way, no slurping down 24 ounces of smoothie, ok? That would defeat the purpose. This recipe makes 4, 3 oz servings of smoothie – fits nicely in an Italian demi-tasse and gives you a kick, just like espresso. My kids do like these, especially when served with a crazy straw. Apparently they will drink anything served with a crazy straw, including a liver-onion smoothie. (Just kidding)
Pineapple-Kale Smoothies
Green Dragon Smoothies – a.k.a. Pineapple-Kale Smoothies
Makes four 3 oz servings
2 cups of chopped pineapple
8 leaves of kale, torn off of the thick stems
Procedure:
1. Blend the pineapple
2. Add the kale a little bit at a time, blending until super smooth
Note: You can juice leftover pineapple cores and kale stems together for a tasty treat!
