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 Time5 minutesmins
Total Time5 minutesmins
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best green smoothie, best green smoothie recipes, green smoothie, green smoothie recipes, healthy green smoothie, spinach smoothie
Servings: 1
Calories: 743kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
2cupsfrozen spinach
1cupfrozen pineapple chunks
1cupfrozen mango chunks
1medium ripe bananapeeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal)
1cupstrawberriesblueberries, raspberries, or a favorite berry, optional
sweetenerto taste (sugar, agave, stevia, honey, maple syrup, Medjool dates)
Instructions
Place all ingredients in the canister of a Vita-Mix or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
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.