Tropical Green Smoothie

Made with pineapple, mango, and coconut this green smoothie will transport you to a tropical island until you are able to get there yourself.

We've come up with this super easy and delicious tropical green smoothie to brighten your mornings. And no, we haven't reinvented the wheel, and we're not trying to either.  We realize there are thousands of awesome green smoothie recipes out there. We just want to add one more to your repertoire. You know, in case you get bored and need to switch it up a little.

Why You'll Love This Green Smoothie Recipe

• It's green but doesn't taste like it is. This usually helps if you're trying to get your kids to eat more veggies. 
• It's "tropical", and it has a beautiful tropical flavor. So you can make it for breakfast and pretend you're sitting on a white sandy beach somewhere far, far away, at least until you have to leave for work. Thank the toasted coconut for that.
• It's really satisfying. And yummy. So it will give you a boost of energy and keep you full for a while (which means you'll probably end up eating less, and help get yourself ready for that white sandy beach you were just dreaming about.)

Green Smoothie Ingredients

• Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage. You might also use coconut water. Not canned coconut milk.
• Frozen Pineapple Chunks. Pineapple is one of the best ways to make a green smoothie taste amazing.
• Frozen Mango Chunks. Mango is a huge favorite at our house. Adds sweetness and tropical taste to this smoothie, your family will love it!
• Fresh Baby Spinach. Yes, this smoothie is made with spinach but no one will notice or call it a Spinach smoothie! It adds a beautiful color and extra nutrients to our green smoothie!
• Toasted Coconut. Shredded or flakes.
• Frozen Banana. When you have extra ripe bananas and you can't eat them all, I peel them, cut them in half or thirds, place them in a sealed plastic bag, freeze them, and use them in smoothies. Bananas add sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie.
• Orange Juice. Adds sweetness and necessary liquid to blend everything together.
• Lemon Juice. Adds a touch of brightness.
• Chia Seeds. They add fiber, nutritional value, and they thicken the smoothie.

How to Make a Green Smoothie

Making a pineapple spinach smoothie will be the easiest meal of the day. All you have to do is throw everything into your blender of choice and blend it all up until smooth. If your blender of choice has a recommended order of ingredients, make sure to follow that and blend the smoothie in stages for the best results. You can also pre-measure all the ingredients the night before, and place them in a freezer bag in your freezer. Just add liquid and blend in the morning

Tips for a Perfect Smoothie

• Place liquids in the bottom of your blender first, and then add the frozen ingredients. Add the thawed fruit or leafy ingredients and seeds to the top.
• Pulse your blender until you get a blended liquid, and then turn it up to pulverize nuts, seeds, and chunkier fruit to a true puree.
• If your blender is struggling, use the plunger stick first to try and get things going again. If that doesn't work, add liquid in very small amounts. You may need to stop the blender, open the lid, and stir the ingredients with a spoon to loosen up whatever has created a vacuum.

Variations on the Best Green Smoothie Recipe

• Add almonds or pine nuts for protein and fat.
• Use almond milk in place of coconut milk if you don't love coconut.
• Consider adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder or plain Greek yogurt if you want to add protein to the smoothie.
• Pick any leafy greens to use in place of the spinach. Make it a kale smoothie instead of a spinach smoothie.
• Add a dash of ground cinnamon or ginger for a little exotic kick.
• Give your smoothie an extra creamy texture and healthy fats with half of an avocado.
• Grapes add a bit more sweetness.
• Use ground flaxseed in place of the chia seeds.
• Add celery as your green veggie, just make sure you peel it so the fibers don't get stuck on the blender's blade.
• Add green matcha powder for a fun flavor addition. Matcha smoothies give you an extra boost of energy and taste amazing.

Our green smoothie gets its beautiful color from the addition of fresh spinach, it will help you consume more fruits and veggies in a very delicious way. It adds vitamins, nutrients, essential fatty acids, and fiber to your breakfast or snack. Not all green smoothie recipes are created equal. Watch out for recipes with added sugar or artificial ingredients.

Can you taste the spinach in a green smoothie?

With all the other ingredients in this smoothie, you can't taste the spinach at all, and you can't even smell the chlorophyll (the natural pigment that makes things green).

What are the best liquids to use in a green smoothie?

We recommend unsweetened coconut milk beverage, orange juice, coconut water, pineapple juice, almond milk, oat milk, or your favorite non-dairy milk of choice.

What are the best greens to put in a smoothie?

Spinach is my go-to green food to add to my smoothies, however, kale or other leafy greens would also be an excellent choice and would allow you to switch things up or buy whichever produce is on sale.

Can green smoothies be frozen?

Yes. Freeze the smoothie and eat it like ice cream or simply thaw for later use. Keep the frozen smoothie in your freezer for up to three months in an airtight container.

More of the Best Smoothie Recipes

Enjoy these other smoothies and smoothie bowls.

• Winter Breakfast Smoothie
• Raspberry and Beet Smoothie Bowl
• Orange Medley smoothie
• Nourish Your Body Smoothie

DID YOU ENJOY OUR TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE?

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