Suitable For: Beginners to green juicing who are wary of the "grassy" taste, anyone seeking a natural energy boost without caffeine, or those looking to support bone health and detoxification.
Health Benefits: This juice is a nutritional powerhouse. Kale provides a massive dose of Vitamin K for bone health and Vitamin C for immunity. Pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion and reduces inflammation. The Banana adds potassium for heart health and gives the juice a creamy texture that soothes the stomach lining.
Ingredients
- Fresh Pineapple -- ¼ fruit (approx. 1 cup chunks / 165g, skin and core removed)
- Kale Leaves -- 4 large leaves (approx. 60g)
- Ripe Banana -- 1 medium (118g, peeled)
Steps
- Prep: Peel the banana. Remove the skin and core from the pineapple and cut the flesh into 1-inch strips. Wash the kale leaves thoroughly.
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Juice: Feed the kale and pineapple through your slow juicer first. Finish by feeding the banana through.
- Note: A masticating (slow) juicer is required for this recipe to properly process the banana and extract juice from the kale.
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Serve: Pour into a mason jar. Serve over ice if desired, but do not put ice in the machine.
Tips & Variations
- Add Zest: Squeeze a wedge of lime into the finished juice to cut through the sweetness.
- Texture: If you want it even creamier, you can blend the banana with the pineapple/kale juice in a blender instead of running it through the juicer.
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Green Swap: If you find kale too fibrous, spinach is a milder alternative that works well with pineapple.
Best Time to Drink
Breakfast or mid-morning. The natural sugars provide a sustained energy release, making it a great start to the day.
Nutrition Info
(Source: USDA Database)
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Protein: 4g
- Carbs: 54g
- Sugar: 30g (Natural fruit sugars)
- Fiber: 6g (May vary depending on pulp content)
- Fat: 1g
- Vitamin C: 140% DV
- Vitamin K: 300% DV
- Potassium: 20% DV
Taste Experience
Surprisingly creamy and tropical. The strong sweetness of the ripe banana and pineapple completely masks the bitterness of the kale, resulting in a smooth, dessert-like treat that feels indulgent but is packed with greens.
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