This Tropical Kale Smoothie is a creamy and refreshing with no refined sugar. It’s packed with kale and is bursting with tropical flavors!   

Two kale banana smoothies in glasses. Lime halves and fresh kale surround the glasses.

I’m a huge fan of kale and eat it as often as possible. I use it in salads like my kale apple salad, and it’s also wonderful in my white bean and kale soup.

Not everyone is a fan, however. Kale has a bad rap for its bitter flavor, so this Tropical Kale Smoothie is a great way to get people on board.

It includes 2 whopping cups of kale along with a delicious blend of tropical fruits.

I love that my kids get an entire serving of greens in one glass, and they’ve never enjoyed kale more. 🙂

close up of tropical kale fruit smoothie in jar with lime wedge
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Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Nutritious kale is combined with tropical fruits for a creamy, refreshing smoothie.
  • This recipe is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, with no added sugar.
  • You can make this smoothie with all frozen fruit, so you don’t have to worry about using anything up before it goes bad on your counter.
overhead shot of tropical kale banana smoothies on parchment with kale and fruit

Recipe ingredients

No single flavor stands out in this kale banana smoothie. It just tastes like the perfect blend of tropical fruit!

Ingredient notes

  • Milk. Use unsweetened almond milk or your favorite dairy or non-dairy milk.
  • Banana. I prefer to slice my banana in advance and freeze it overnight. Frozen banana makes the kale smoothie ultra creamy.
  • Lime juice. Adds a nice pop of citrus and brightens the flavors right up, and balances everything out perfectly.
  • Pineapple and mango. Use fresh for maximum flavor, or frozen in a pinch. You can use all pineapple or all mango instead of a combination if you desire.

How to make a kale smoothie

I kept this banana, mango and kale pineapple smoothie as simple as possible. You just add everything to a blender and let it work its magic.

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. 
  2. Serve immediately and enjoy!
front shot of pineapple kale mango smoothie on parchment paper with coconut flakes on top

FAQs

What can be prepared in advance?

If you’re really in a rush most mornings, you can measure out the frozen fruit in advance and seal it in a zip-top freezer bag. Then, all you have to do is add the pre-portioned fruit, almond milk, lime juice and fresh kale to the blender.

Can you freeze kale for smoothies?

Yes! I used fresh kale to make this kale banana smoothie, but frozen may be substituted.

To freeze kale for smoothies, rinse it well and pat dry. Remove the leaves from the woody stems, then lay flat on a baking sheet.

Freeze the leaves on the baking sheet to prevent them from getting squished (if that matters to you). Once frozen, seal inside a freezer bag.

Can another leafy green be substituted?

Personally, I think this is the best kale smoothie as written and highly recommend giving it a try even if you think you don’t like kale.

However, spinach or a similar leafy green made by substituted, if desired.

Recipe notes

  • Pro tip:  Frozen pineapple and mango are great options, just keep in mind that you will need to add up to 1/4-1/2 cup additional liquid to thin out your smoothie and to keep your blender from getting stuck!
  • Use your favorite combination of tropical fruit in place of the pineapple or mango.  Papaya is a great option or a frozen tropical blend works great as well.
  • Smoothie is best served immediately or freeze them into popsicle molds and enjoy as a frozen treat!

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Tropical kale smoothie in jar with coconut on top

Tropical Mango Kale Smoothie

This mango kale smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and made with no refined sugar. If you're trying to sneak more greens into your diet, you'll love this kale smoothie that's bursting with the tropical flavors of mango, pineapple, and banana!
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk sub with your favorite milk or liquid
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice sub with orange juice
  • 1 large banana frozen, and cut into chunks
  • 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup fresh mango chunks
  • 2 cups loosely packed baby kale leaves

Instructions 

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. If the blender gets stuck at any time, add another 1/4 – 1/2 cup liquid or until your smoothie reaches the desired consistency.
    1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 large banana, 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, 1 cup fresh mango chunks, 2 cups loosely packed baby kale leaves
  • Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Pro tip:  Frozen pineapple and mango are great options, just keep in mind that you will need to add up to 1/4-1/2 cup additional liquid to thin out your smoothie and to keep your blender from getting stuck!
  • Use your favorite combination of tropical fruit in place of the pineapple or mango.  Papaya is a great option or a frozen tropical blend works great as well.
  • Smoothie is best served immediately or freeze them into popsicle molds and enjoy as a frozen treat!

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 55g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 3g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 59mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 41g

Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.

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