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Tropical Green Smoothie

I promise this healthy green smoothie doesn't taste healthy at all! It tastes like a virgin piña colada that just happens to be green and good for you. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 743 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen spinach
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 medium ripe banana peeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal)
  • 1 cup strawberries blueberries, raspberries, or a favorite berry, optional
  • 1 cup milk cow’s, almond, soy, coconut, kefir, horchata
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • sweetener to taste (sugar, agave, stevia, honey, maple syrup, Medjool dates)

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in the canister of a Vita-Mix or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
  2. Pour extra portions into freezer-safe cups and freeze for up to 1 month, thawing before serving (or microwaving for about 30 seconds)

Notes

  • All ingredients and amounts are to taste. Use seasonal fruits or vary the quantities of fruits, to taste. I use frozen fruit and prefer it to fresh because it keeps the smoothie cold, without adding ice which waters it down. Frozen is cheaper and I can buy in bulk and keep in the freezer and use when needed.
  • Optionally, consider adding a scoop of protein powder, dollop of yogurt for extra protein; add fat for staying power such as coconut oil, coconut butter, peanut butter, almond/cashew/sunflower seed/Cookie Butter. Blend with juice to increase the amount of Vitamin C.
  • Add coconut flakes, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, or your favorite smoothie add-ins to either the blender canister before blending or garnish smoothie with them after blending.
  • Recipe is vegan (use vegan milk, avoid honey), gluten-free, soy-free, and nut-free as written. Take care any ingredients used and added optionally are suitable for your dietary needs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 743kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 152g (51%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 506mg (21%) Fiber 26g (104%) Sugar 101g (202%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 743

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 743kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 152g 51%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 506mg 21%
Fiber 26g 104%
Sugar 101g 202%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.