Best Tropical Island Green Smoothie
This easy tropical green smoothie recipe will awaken your taste buds and instantly transport your imagination to a warm sunny island filled with music and good company!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 166kcal
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk for a thinner consistency, increase by ½ cup
- 2 cups packed baby spinach about 2.5 ounces
- 1 ½ teaspoon ginger paste finely minced ginger works too
- 3 scoops Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides about 30 grams (see note)
- 4 tablespoons coconut oil look for an organic, virgin, unrefined, and cold-pressed version (see note)
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks about 10 ounces
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks about 10 ounces
- 2 medium bananas, sliced freeze ahead of time for 4 hours
INSTRUCTIONS
- In the order listed, add all of the ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Set the blender speed to low and begin blending. Gradually increase the speed to the highest level and blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the smoothie into separate glasses and serve immediately.
NOTES
- Feel free to use your favorite protein powder as any kind should work.
- I do not melt the coconut oil before adding it to the blender, but if you find it doesn't blend well, you can melt it in a 900-watt microwave using 30% power for about 40 seconds. Stir to melt completely.
- Using frozen fruits is key to making this smoothie. It will create the consistency of a milkshake and provide enough natural sweetness. Avoid adding ice as this will water down the flavor, resulting in a bland and boring beverage!
NUTRITION
Serving: 14oz | Calories: 166kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 84mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 1407IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 0.4mg