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Spinach Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie

By Chef Maria Cummins

Course
beverage
Cuisine
american
Servings
4 - 6

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Spinach Organic is best. (up to 2 cups)
  • 1/2 cup Pineapple (diced)
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt Low fat or Greek
  • 1 Kiwi
  • 1 Banana (sliced)
  • 4 oz Coconut water (up to 6oz to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Flaxseeds (can be replaced with Flaxseed oil)

Instructions

  1. In a sandwich size bag, cut up banana, kiwi, pineapple, and yogurt to the sandwich bag and freeze overnight.
  2. In the morning, place your frozen smoothie in the microwave for 30 seconds, break up the frozen fruit and add to blender.
  3. Add 1-2 tablespoons of Flax Seeds or 1 tablespoon of Flax Seed Oil.
  4. Add 1-2 cups of loosely packed Spinach and blend!
Our Favorite Coconut Water Options
  1. ZICO Original
  2. ZICO Pineapple
  3. SOBE

Chef Maria Cummins

Born in Venezuela, Maria Cummins discovered her deep-rooted passion for food from an early age. Her culinary journey led her to Lima, Peru, where she immersed herself in the rich secrets of Peruvian gastronomy during part of her childhood. In her early twenties, she embarked on a new chapter by coming to the United States and delving into the Hospitality Industry in Boston, Massachusetts.

Maria's culinary adventure continued as she relocated to San Diego, California, where she made her mark by opening the renowned El Tucan Restaurant. Her extensive travels and diverse experiences greatly influenced her innovative culinary style, shaping the unique approach she is celebrated for today.

During her time in San Diego, Chef Maria not only honed her culinary skills but also gained a profound understanding of the importance of nutrition, particularly through the use of organic and unprocessed ingredients.

Today, Maria Cummins is the proud owner, founder, and head chef of the Real Food Academy, a culinary haven nestled in the vibrant city of Miami. Here, both kids and adults come together every week to share the joy of connecting through the power of Real Food and Real Fun!

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  • Yanelys Rodriguez

    I had an amazing experience celebrating my friend’s birthday here. The cooking class with Chef Toni and Carmen was absolutely spectacular — fun, hands-on, and full of flavor. Every dish we prepared was delicious, beautifully presented, and made with so much care. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and both of them were incredibly attentive. The entire experience felt unique and unforgettable. If you’re looking for a special place to celebrate, learn, cook, and enjoy incredible food, this is the perfect spot. Highly recommended! 👩‍🍳✨😍
  • Humberto Gonzalez

    (Translated by Google) Excellent experience! Chef Tony was spectacular, along with Carmen! (Original) Excelente experiencia la chef Tony espectacular junto a carmen !!!!!
  • Yusniel Herrera

    ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We went to The Real Food Academy and had the ravioli and turkey meatballs — everything was absolutely amazing! The food was fresh, all natural, and full of flavor. The whole experience was so much fun and unique. I would definitely recommend it for a date night or even a party — it’s the perfect place to enjoy great food and great company!
  • Jesus De Lardilles

    Have never done something like this and gotta say it was a great experience. Chef Toni was amazing. Thank you for a great time.
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    Delicious and fun!
  • Martha Porro

    Amazing teaching by Chef Toni! Delicious food!!
  • Elizabeth Sanchez

    Amazing experience! We came for a date night and had so much fun!!! The ravioli was delicious!!!!! Highly recommend and this is coming from a food critic. Enjoy!
  • Ana Rodas

    Such a great experience! Loved every second of it!
  • Antoinette Cannon

    This was a unique & tasty experience in dinning. I was pleasantly surprised.
  • Sabrina Wrightjones

    Excellent!!! And Maria was a great host! More fun than I expected!
  • Alvena Johnson

    This was so special and so delightful! Chef Maria was kind and patient. The meal was so delicious even for a non-cook as myself! This experience was so much fun. This needs to be a part of everyone’s date night or just a friendly outing! 5 stars all the way !!
  • Stephen Lichtner

    So much fun!!
  • Juan Martinez

    Great presentation and great vibes
  • Alejandro Lobo

    Great Chef and great place to enjoy time with friends or colleagues
  • Walter Siebert

    Great experience! Chef Toni was super friendly and helpful on our cooking lessons!
  • Andrew Aquino

    I took a cooking class here with some coworkers as a team building activity. Chef Toni taught us to prepare a wonderful meal of spinach/cheese empanada, mango/shrimp ceviche, and lomo saltado. She kept our spirits up and answered whatever questions we had about the ingredients. Would definitely come back!
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    We had a birthday party for a four year old and it was perfect! The space was ideal, the food was accessible for the kids and they had a lot of fun, and the Real Food Academy made everything easy for us. The pricing was fair and reasonable. We had a great time and will have future parties there for sure.
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    Chefs Tony and Carmen did and excellent job. Everything was very interesting and we learn a lot. Thank you for a wonderful night.
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    Amazing class and an amazing experience! We are absolutely coming back!

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No. All Payments and Deposits are non-refundable: When a payment or deposit is made, that day and time is no longer available to other customers on our calendar. For that reason, all payments and deposits are non-refundable.

In the case of a cooking class, the ingredients are shopped for and prepped in advance. Staff is also scheduled according to the number of people on the roster.

See our Wine and Beer list for your in-house kids party options. Optionally, you can bring your own wine or beer and page a corkage fee.

Corkage Fees

  • $15 per 750 ml bottle of wine
  • $30 per 1.5 L bottle of wine

Bring outside beer: $40 for beer (any quantity)

We love it when our customers decorate our place. That said, you have no idea how difficult it is to clean these types of things up. As far as noisemakers go......you will be glad you left them at home as well. So please do not bring any of those things.

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