Tropical Green Smoothie - The Blue Zones Kitchen Recipe

almond milk

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: water

Coconut water adds hydration with fewer calories.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Agave syrup is a lower glycemic sweetener.

chia seeds

🥗Healthier: flaxseeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds provide similar texture and nutrition.

Wash kale and spinach thoroughly under cold water.

Peel and chop kiwi and banana into chunks.

Cut pineapple into small pieces, removing the core.

Add kale, spinach, kiwi, pineapple, and banana to a blender.

Pour almond milk over the fruits and greens in the blender.

Add honey and chia seeds to the blender.

Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.

Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey.

If the smoothie is too thick, add more almond milk and blend again.

Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

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