Tropical Kale Smoothie

 It's finally summer vacation, and I'm taking full advantage of being able to eat breakfast. I bought a variety pack of Siggi's Icelandic skyr. After taking a few bites, I've come to the realization that I'm just not a yogurt person. Great. I have eleven unopened packages of something that I can't bring myself to eat. This recipe is the solution to this dilemma. Bonus: It's delicious!

Serving Size: one 24 ounce smoothie

Calories: 451

Ingredients

1  5.3 ounce container of Siggi's low fat yogurt ( I've used mixed berry and vanilla.)

2 ounces of kale- I measured by the handful

1 kiwi- I used golden kiwi. No need to peel, but I do take off the end of the kiwi. 

1/2 cup of pineapple- I used frozen, but fresh would also be delicious. I would avoid canned if it's in liquid with added sugar. 

1 scoop of vanilla protein- I use optimal nutrition, but use what you enjoy.

1 600 mL container of coconut water

 

Directions

Put all of the ingredients in the blender. I add fruit and kale first. Next, I add the yogurt, protein, and then the coconut water. I have a ninja blender, and I put it on the highest setting to get the kale broken down as much as possible. If the chunks look too big, then run it on another cycle. I don't add ice because I don't particularly like the way it waters down the smoothie. That's why I like the frozen pineapple instead. 

I will say the kale doesn't break down all the way, and the smoothie is left with little green flecks throughout, but the rest of the smoothie is so tasty that I really can't taste it. Maybe I'm a little biased. I did drink Dr. Berg's 3 ingredient  kale smoothies everyday for 4 months straight. 

I like that I have to chew a little bit. It actually affects satiety. That's my biggest complaint about smoothies or juices ( too many calories to be hungry that soon after eating). It also helps that there are 41 grams of protein. I had this post workout and kept me full until my next meal. 

If you try this recipe out, then let me know what you think! What's your go to smoothie recipe?