Description
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this refreshing Tropical Smoothie Island Green recipe! A copycat of the beloved café favorite, it’s bursting with sunny flavors like mango, pineapple, and banana, while packing in healthy greens like spinach or kale. Dairy-free, vegan, and ready in under 5 minutes—this smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or power up post-workout.
Ingredients
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1 cup baby spinach (or kale)
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1½ cups frozen mango or pineapple
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½ banana
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1½ cups coconut milk (or almond milk or coconut water)
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2 tablespoons shredded coconut
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Juice of ½ lime
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Optional: 1 scoop protein powder, 1 tablespoon flaxseed or chia seeds
Instructions
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Prep the Ingredients
Measure out all ingredients, including optional add-ins like protein powder or seeds. -
Add to Blender
Pour the coconut milk into the blender first. Then add spinach or kale, frozen fruit, shredded coconut, lime juice, and any extras. -
Blend Until Smooth
Blend on high for 1–2 minutes. Start on a low speed, gradually increasing until fully smooth. -
Taste and Adjust
If it’s too thick, add more coconut milk. For extra sweetness, add a bit of honey or more banana. -
Serve and Enjoy
Pour into a mason jar or to-go cup. Garnish with coconut flakes or pineapple chunks if desired.
Notes
Additional Notes:
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Customization Tip: Swap banana for avocado or Greek yogurt for a low-sugar option.
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Meal Prep Friendly: Make freezer packs with pre-measured ingredients for easy blending all week.
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Smoothie Bowl Variation: Pour into a bowl and top with granola, berries, and nut butter for a hearty breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie (about 16–18 oz)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g (from fruit)
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g