Pineapple can stand alone as a fruit to combine with greens in a smoothie. No bananas are required. I did add a piece of ginger to this smoothie and loved the way it pumped up the flavor. I didn’t use any dairy in this one, just orange juice. And I found that it required no additional sweetener, though you could add a teaspoon of agave nectar or honey if you wish. It’s best to use the pungent, feathery wild arugula for this. I used a baby greens mix that included kale, chard and spinach.
Ingredients
- ¼ pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (about 6 ounces peeled and cored pineapple)
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (or the juice that accumulates after cutting up the pineapple mixed with enough orange juice to make 3/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons raw cashews (about 3/4 ounce)
- ½ teaspoon chia seeds
- ¼ cup, tightly packed, arugula (about 1/4 ounce)
- ¾ cup, tightly packed (or 3 handfuls – about 1 1/2 ounces) mixed baby greens
- 1 quarter-size slice ginger, peeled
- 2 or 3 ice cubes
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)
301 calories; 10 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 5 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 50 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 34 grams sugars; 6 grams protein; 16 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
1 generous serving
Preparation
- Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend for 1 minute, or until smooth.
2 minutes
Dining and Cooking