Start your morning off right with this delicious Kiwi, Pineapple and Chia Seed Smoothie that is sweet, creamy and super refreshing!
Ok confession. I’ve been afraid of spinach for a long time.
Like a looong time.
Sure I eat spinach and other greens in my salads all the time, but in something I’m going to drink?? Never. So the fact that I even tried this should shock and amaze you. And what is even more amazing is that I actually loved it! You literally cannot taste any spinach or leafy green remnant in this smoothie and it tastes super sweet without adding any additional sugar or sweetener!I was floored.This is the perfect way to get an extra dose of vegetables into your morning breakfast without even knowing they’re there. It only takes 10 minutes out of your morning (and even less if you pre-chop everything the night before) and you get a delicious healthy drink packed with nutrients that I promise will change the way you start your day. The combination of kiwi, pineapple, banana and orange completely mask the flavor of the spinach, while the Greek yogurt and chia seeds give this a creamy yet great texture.
Hope you all enjoy this as much as I did!
Kiwi, Pineapple & Chia Seed Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sliced kiwi
- 1 banana, cut up
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
Instructions
- In a blender, combine spinach, kiwi, banana, yogurt, pineapple, orange juice and chia seeds.
- Cover and blend until nearly smooth, scraping sides of blender if necessary. Divide smoothie into two glasses and top with additional berries if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I’ve been obsessed with smoothies lately and was also surprised to find that you definitely cannot taste the spinach when you add it! May have to add this one to my smoothie rotation!
I’m intrigued most of all…. after all it’s green! But I’m so tempted…
Kristen you can find chia seeds at Trader Joes, Whole Foods or Wegmans! 🙂 Cindy, the other fruits in this really over power the banana, but it would definitely still taste great using half of it!
I tried a spinach smoothie not too long ago and I was also surprised that you couldn’t taste the spinach! Although, it had an overwhelming taste of banana and I only used 1/2. Any suggestions on another fruit to use?
I tried a spinach smoothie not too long ago and I was surprised that I couldn’t taste the spinach either! Although–the banana taste was really strong and I only used 1/2 of it! Any suggestions on another fruit?
Love it and I love that you’ve got chia seeds in there. Those babies are gold!
I love how you always put the old weight watchers points in your posts too!!! It’s so helpful!!!
Sara
interesting smoothie – I read about the health benefits of chia seeds so I’ll def be trying this one! xo
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The best benefit of adding chia seeds to your morning smoothie is the seeds swell in your stomach and make you feel full longer.
Where can I find chia seeds?? 🙂
In bulk at Amazon. I buy mine at a local organics store.
Organic grocery stores
Yummy Yummy in mah tummy! I’m gonna have to make this one for sure. I’m a sucker for smoothies these days!