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We took a trip to Ireland last year, but it was just us. We knew immediately the kids would love it, so this time we brought the kids to Ireland! Day 1 We left the house Monday, August 14th about noon and arrived at Newark International Airport at about 2:30, breezed through security, and sat […]

Strawberry-Pineapple Kale Smoothie

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Strawberry Pineapple Kale Smoothie Kid Approved

Are you a smoothie person? I know there are people that do several smoothies throughout the day, but I never really jumped on that.

Ninja recently sent us a Nutri Ninja® Auto-iQ™ Compact System to add to our kitchen and I intend to use it regularly! I even made a spot for it on our counter so it has a permanent home. You know all those small appliances and kitchen gadgets that get put away in a closet are never pulled back out and used!

Nutri Ninja on counter

Okay, so it’s a just another blender, right? Nope! The Nutri Ninja Aut0-iQ Compact System combines nutrient & vitamin extraction AND high performance to make salsa, smoothies AND cookie dough all in one machine! This nutrient extractor, high-performance blender and food processor will be the roommate you always dreamed of. My favorite thing about this Nutri Ninja is the Auto iQ feature. It’s a sensor that prevents over-processing and allows for even blending without having to stop and scrape down the sides (we all know how annoying that is). The Auto IQ will blend, pause and pulse, as needed. Learn about Auto iQ here.

I put my Mini Chef to work this week and we created a yummy Strawberry-Pineapple Kale Smoothie! I was a little worried about mixing everything up together because I knew the color wasn’t going to be super appealing. But… that’s what Charlie chose at the grocery store, so that’s what we did!

Mini Chef adding Kale to Nutri Ninja

Thanks to the suction cups on the bottom of the base, I don’t have to worry about the system moving around while Charlie is adding things to make his smoothie!

Making Smoothies with Nutri Ninja

Now for the fun part! Hitting the buttons and watching it all mix together! The Nutri Ninja is so easy to use, I can let Charlie select our settings and then hit the start button.

We did the Auto iQ Extract and Smooth Boost Yes! With Smooth Boost selected, we get a super smooth drink that the boys will really enjoy. To me, it’s more drinkable that way. If you choose Smooth Boost No, your drink is more full-bodied and thicker. With the Auto iQ Extract option, we’re able to achieve the finest breakdown of fruits and veggies for deliciously drinkable nutrient juices! I want to get all the vitamins I can from that kale!

Blending our Strawberry-Pineapple Kale Smoothie

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Strawberry-Pineapple Kale Smoothie
 
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Recipe type: Drinks
Ingredients
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 cup kale
  • ½ cup juice (berry, apple, whatever you have will work)
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions
  1. Add ingredients in order listed to Nutri Ninja's Blend & Prep Bowl.
  2. Select Smooth Boost Yes and Auto iQ Extract.
  3. Enjoy!

Charlie seriously sucked this down! He was so impressed by the Nutri Ninja’s ability to mix everything all together. i was pretty impressed I got his expression on video!

I will for sure be making more green smoothies for him and experimenting with lots of fruits and veggies! I think we’re trying some cookie dough with our dough blade next though!

Ninja is giving one of my readers the same system that we received! Included in your Nutri Ninja Auto iQ with SmoothBoost:

  • Two 24-ounce Nutri Ninja Tritan Cups with two Sip & Seal Lids
  • 24-ounce stainless steel Nutri Ninja Cup
  • 40-ounce blend & prep bowl with dough/chopping blade
  • 30 recipe inspiration guide

Make this yummy Strawberry-Pineapple Kale Smoothie! It's kid-approved!


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Comments

  1. I love smoothies! I make them so they taste like Pina Coladas and I feel like I’m on a tropical vacation!

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  4. I love smoothies, one of my favorite is yogurt, banana, frozen mango, pineapple and pinch of turmeric and black pepper. yummy yellow smoothie!

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  5. I love my morning smoothie – kale or spinach, greek yogurt, 1/3 banana, grapes, flax seed and cinnamon…yum!

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  10. Yes, i am a big smoothie fan. I like to make fruit smoothies with strawberries, blueberries and bananas.

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  11. I love my smoothies I just throw whatever I got in the fridge in it and it always taste good lol

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  13. I need to start using up the frozen fruit sitting in my freezer to make smoothies again. Thanks for sharing on Creative K. Kids Tasty Tuesdays. I hope you will party with us again next week.

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  16. I’ve been wanting to buy one for my hubs! Looks so good! If I haven’t done so, I would like to invite you to share your post over at Healthy Living Link Party, it goes live every Wednesdays, 5pm PST ( 7pm Central Time) until Sunday 7pm. Hope to see you there!

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  17. We love smoothies. We have either strawberry banana or blueberry pineapples smoothies every morning 🙂

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  18. My family loves smoothies and this one looks amazing! Thank you for sharing with us at the #HomeMattersParty and for the chance to win!! 🙂

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  22. Oh yeah, we love smoothies here! I normally make a banana/strawberry/blueberry smoothie for the kids.

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  31. My day start with smoothie. I love different type of smoothies. Thanks for sharing with us. Must say its looking delicious and healthy recipe.

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