Spicy Chard and Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

By
Autumn Giles
Autumn Giles
Autumn Giles wrote Beyond Canning in 2016 and has been creating recipes for preserving, cocktails, and desserts for over a decade, all gluten-free.
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Updated May. 10, 2019
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A refreshing morning smoothie with frozen pineapple and chard. . Autumn Giles

This smoothie satisfies all my not-too-sweet breakfast desires with a spicy kick of jalapeño, creamy avocado, a hearty helping of greens, and some tropical flavors to round things out. The end result is a slightly-tart, veggie-packed, green smoothie that doesn't taste too 'green.'

Why this recipe works:

  • More mild tasting than kale, chard blends better as well and lets you start your day with a refreshing dose of greens that isn't bitter.
  • Frozen pineapple chunks provide just enough sweetness to balance out the avocado, chard, and jalapeno.
  • Avocado gives this smoothie a rich and creamy texture and its healthy fats make this more filling.

Recipe Details

Spicy Chard and Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Active 5 mins
Total 5 mins
Makes 1 smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup roughly chopped chard, tightly packed
  • 1/4 cup avocado (about 1/2 of one small avocado)
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh jalapeno
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup plain coconut water

Directions

  1. Combine chard, avocado, jalapeño, frozen pineapple chunks, and coconut water in a blender. Pulse a few times on high to break up the pineapple chunks then blend on high until completely smooth and no visible pieces of chard remain, about 1 minute. Serve.

Special equipment

blender

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