Simply Healthy | Pineapple-Kale Smoothie

This is the perfect good morning blend, pairing protein, potassium, and vitamins A, C, E and K.

Ingredients

Makes two smoothies

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup packed chopped kale
• 1/2 cup diced pineapple
• 1 banana
• 2 tbs. ground flax seed

Puree all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 24 hours.

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