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The Best Tropical Green Smoothie

Name: The Best Tropical Green Smoothie
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups spinach; 1/2 cup frozen pineapple; 5 frozen strawberries; 1 banana; 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder; 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk; 1/2 cup water

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Prep Time

2 mins

Cook Time

0 mins

Total Time

2 mins

Calories

312

by: Kristapublished: August 12, 2021updated: January 31, 2022

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The Best Tropical Green Smoothie you’ll ever make with pineapple, strawberries, banana and fresh spinach. Ready in minutes, each sip of this green smoothie is filled with nutrients, fiber and protein.

If you’re a mean green smoothie machine lover then you need to try my Green Smoothie Bowl. All the same green goodness, but in smoothie bowl form.

Table of Contents

Healthy Green Smoothie
What you’ll need for this Green Smoothie
What to put in a green smoothie?
How to make a Tropical Green Smoothie?
Tips & Tricks for the Best Green Smoothie
Can you taste the spinach in the smoothie?
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Healthy Green Smoothie

Smoothies are a part of my everyday health routine. Whether it’s for breakfast or for an after workout snack that’s packed with protein. I can guarantee you, smoothies are on the agenda.

They are a great quick and easy way to pack your body with the right nutrients, boost energy and boost metabolism. Today’s smoothie is one of my favorite. This Green Smoothie might be vibrant in color but it tastes like the tropics with all the pineapple, banana and berries.

It’s high in protein, fiber, vitamin a, vitamin c and folate. Because it’s a the boost your body has been waiting for!

What you’ll need for this Green Smoothie

This smoothie has all your heavy smoothie hitters with a few fun tropical surprises. Here’s what you’ll need:

Pineapple – If you’re making something tropical, you definitely need to have pineapple in it.
Strawberry – For a berry twist
Banana – I like to use fresh banana because I don’t like my smoothies too cold. I know I’m weird. But if you like a thicker smoothie you can definitely use frozen banana.
Spinach – I use fresh baby spinach
Milk – Honestly, any liquid would work here. I like to use plain unsweetened almond milk because I try to keep it dairy free. You could also use regular milk, coconut milk, soy milk or oat milk.
Protein Powder – I like to use plant based protein powder, Vega Brand is my go to. But by all means, use your favorite brand.
Water – I like to cut some of the sugar and carbs that almond milk has but supplementing it with water. Gives you the liquid you need without the calories.

tropical green smoothie with a cup and pineapple

What to put in a green smoothie?

Most green smoothies have about a cup of frozen fruit with a handful of fresh spinach or kale for some antioxidants. Some green smoothies have fresh vegetables if you’re ok with the flavor – I’ve add cucumber or celery before.

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How to make a Tropical Green Smoothie?

You can’t get easier than this folks. Pour, Blend, Slurp. Here’s how to make this green smoothie recipe:

Blend: To a blender add fresh spinach, frozen pineapple, frozen strawberries, banana, almond milk, water and protein powder to the blender. Blend until smoothie and creamy.

Tips & Tricks for the Best Green Smoothie

For a Thick Smoothie – If you like your smoothie thick, I recommend using all frozen fruit. You could even portion out some almond milk, freeze it and add your almond milk in frozen form.
Add in Some Fat – This smoothie is high in carbs and protein but adding in some fat from a tablespoon of almond butter, 1/4 avocado, avocado oil or even some chia seeds is a great idea.
Keep the Sugar Low – Fruits are already high in sugar so you definitely don’t need to add more sugar to the smoothie. Trust me. It’s the perfect level of sweet. So put that sweetened almond milk, honey or agave down. You don’t need it.
Meal Prep It – You can easily meal prep this smoothie. Just add the frozen fruit and spinach to a freezer safe bag and place in the freezer. Smoothie bags will keep up to 3 months. When ready to use just empty contents of the bag into a blender, add protein powder, liquid and blend.

Can you taste the spinach in the smoothie?

Nope! You can’t taste the greens in this smoothie. That’s the best part! All you’ll taste is the yummy pinapple, banana and strawberries. So it’s definitely a winner on the kid front.

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