This Island Green Tropical Smoothie is a copycat recipe from Tropical Smoothie Cafe. It's the only smoothie on the menu that contains no refined sugars, and it's so frosty and refreshing that I could drink one every day.
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If you've tried my triple berry smoothie or my chia banana boost smoothie recipes, you'll know that I love a good smoothie in the morning.
And, Tropical Smoothie Cafe makes some of the best smoothies in the business. If you've had one, you'll know what I mean. The Island Green Smoothie is one of my favorites. So, I decided to make a copycat recipe, and here we are!
Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
✅It's packed with nutrients, making this one of the healthiest smoothies you can get at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
✅It's easy to make at home.
✅There's no powders or complicated ingredients.
✅You'll be feeling all those sunny vacation vibes!
Ingredients
- Pineapple: You can buy a whole pineapple or use pre-cut pineapple. However, don't use canned pineapple.
- Banana: The riper the better for this smoothie recipe. A ripe banana will have brown spots on it.
- Mango: You'll only need a half cup of pineapple, which is slightly less than a whole mango. So, you can either use a whole mango and save the rest for another smoothie, or buy pre prepared mango.
- Spinach: You can use fresh or frozen for this recipe.
- Coconut Water: Coconut water is what gives the Island Green Smoothie that tropical vibe. If you want an extra rich and creamy smoothie, you can substitute coconut milk (from a carton).
How To Make Island Green Tropical Smoothie
- Line a small baking tray with parchment paper.
- Slice the banana. If using a fresh pineapple, peel and core it. Chop ½ cup of fresh pineapple.
- Spread the banana and pineapple out on the baking tray, and stick it in the freezer for at least two hours. I like to chop up the fruit and pop it in the freezer before I go to bed, so it's ready in the morning.
- Chop a ½ cup of mango and add it your blender along with the frozen fruit, spinach and coconut water. Bend until your smoothie is rich and creamy.
- Pour into a glass.
- Enjoy your Island Green Tropical Smoothie!
Recipe Tips And Tricks
- Swap the spinach for kale for an added superfood boost.
- Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a citrus note.
- Add a scoop of vegan protein powder.
- For an extra thick smoothie, reduce the amount of coconut water you use.
- Meal prep your smoothies by freezing several portions of fruit on a baking tray, and transferring them to an airtight container.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's packed with Vitamins and contains no refined sugars, but there's a dose of fiber from the spinach.
You can use all fresh fruit if you want. Using a combination will result in a frostier and creamier smoothie.
The consistency and texture will change dramatically, so I wouldn't recommend it. Check out my smoothie without bananas recipe for a smoothie that is thick and creamy, but without bananas.
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Recipe
Island Green Tropical Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 banana sliced and frozen
- ½ cup pineapple chopped and frozen
- ½ cup mango chopped
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup spinach
Instructions
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Slice the banana and pineapple. Spread the pieces out evenly on the baking tray, and freeze for at least two hours.
- Chop the mango and add it to the blender along with the frozen fruit, coconut water and spinach.
- Blend until the smoothie is thick and creamy.
Notes
- Add a vegan protein powder for an added protein boost.
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