Green Tropical Smoothie
One of the first green smoothies I ever made was my Green Monster Smoothie with spinach, bananas, and peanut butter. It’s amazing how you can’t taste the spinach, and every time I have a green smoothie, I try making it differently. I’d been thinking about creating a Green Tropical Smoothie recipe, and I love thecombination of pineapple and coconut. I got my friends and family members hooked on it, too! More of my favorite green smoothie recipes are this Superfood Banana Green Smoothie and Cucumber, Pineapple, and Lemon Smoothie.
Why You’ll Love This Green Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Tropical Flavors: Escape to paradise with the delightful combination of coconut milk, pineapple, and shredded coconut. Quick and Easy: Smoothies can be prepared in just a few minutes. They’re perfect for breakfast on a busy morning. Naturally Sweetened: The banana, coconut, and pineapple provide natural sweetness, so there’s no need to add sugar. Customizable: I give a long list of substitutions below to suit your tastes and dietary restrictions.
Green Tropical Smoothie Ingredients
Coconut Milk: Light canned coconut milk adds to the tropical flavor. Fat-free Greek Yogurt provides creaminess and extra protein. Pineapple: If you don’t have fresh pineapple, substitute frozen pineapple, which will also make the smoothie thicker and help keep it cold. Banana: Using a very ripe, mostly brown banana will make the drink sweeter. Spinach gives this tropical smoothie its green color and extra fiber, protein, and vitamin C. Coconut: Shredded sweetened coconut adds fiber, sweetness, and minerals, like manganese and copper. Ice makes the smoothie thicker, smoother, and colder. If the smoothie isn’t at your desired consistency, add more ice.
How to Make a Green Tropical Smoothie
Whip up this easy tropical smoothie recipe in no time! Just put all the smoothie ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. It can be difficult to thoroughly blend the spinach if you don’t have a high-power blender. I recommend putting the spinach in first with some milk, blending it, and then adding the remaining ingredients.
Variations
Milk: Swap coconut milk with almond milk or 2% milk. Fruit: Use mango or papaya instead of banana or pineapple. Greens: If you don’t have spinach, kale should work. Seeds: Add a tablespoon of chia, flax, or hemp seeds for more protein and fiber. Protein Smoothie: Mix in a scoop of your favorite protein powder or collagen powder. Use an unflavored one so it doesn’t alter the taste. Citrus: Squeeze in a little fresh lime or orange juice. Dairy-Free: Replace Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt, an avocado, or more coconut milk.
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