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Creamy Cashew & Pineapple Green Smoothie

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2 servings

Take your usual green smoothie to the next level by adding soaked cashews. It’s an extra step but worth the effort — the blended cashews create a creamy texture (without any dairy) while adding...

½ cup cashews
1 cup pineapple chunks, frozen (see Chef Tips)
1 cup kale, de-stemmed and torn into pieces
½ medium apple, cut into chunks
1 ½ – 2 cups milk (dairy or plant-based)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

337 cals

Fat

20 g

Saturated Fat

5 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

3 g

Monounsaturated Fat

10 g

Carbohydrates

34 g

Sugar

22 g

Fiber

4 g

Protein

11 g

Sodium

61 mg

Directions

Place the cashews in a bowl or small container and add enough water to cover them by a half-inch. Transfer to the fridge to soak overnight (see Chef Tips).
Drain the water from the cashews. Add all ingredients, including 1 ½ cups of milk, to a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth. Add another ½ cup of milk to thin the smoothie if needed.
Serve immediately.

Chef Tips

Swap the pineapple chunks with frozen fruit of your choice. Using frozen fruit instead of ice is a great way to get texture without diluting the flavor of smoothies.

If you’re short on time, soak the cashews at room temperature for 2-3 hours to soften them.

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