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    Home » Breakfast » Simple Green Smoothie

    Simple Green Smoothie

    Published: Feb 22, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2021 by Kaylie Grace · Leave a Comment

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    This simple green smoothie is packed with banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach. It’s quick and easy, super refreshing, and a healthy breakfast to start the day off right. The recipe is vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, and made with only 5 ingredients. Sneak more veggies into your diet with this secretly-healthy smoothie!

    two glasses filled with a green smoothie surrounded by fresh mangoes, banana, pineapple chunks, and spinach

    If you’re new to the world of green smoothies, this recipe is the perfect place to start. With just 5 simple ingredients, you’ll have a nutrient-packed smoothie that isn’t bitter or bland. So don’t be turned off by the bright green appearance. Unlike most others, this is a green smoothie that actually tastes good!

    It has a sweet, tropical flavor from a combination of pineapple, mango, and banana. Where does the green appearance come from? Fresh spinach. Surprisingly, spinach goes practically unnoticed in smoothies. You can pack a blender full of spinach and, as long as you add a sweet fruit, you won’t taste the spinach at all.

    This simple green smoothie recipe is:

    • Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free
    • Naturally sweetened with banana, mango, and pineapple
    • Easily customizable // toss in smoothie boosters and add-ins
    • A quick and easy breakfast smoothie for busy mornings
    • Non-vegan approved and kid-approved
    • A great way to get kids eating more veggies!
    an overhead photo of two green smoothies in glasses, surrounded by sliced mango, pineapple chunks, a peeled banana, spinach, and a yellow linen napkin

    Green smoothie with banana, pineapple, and mango

    What ingredients are in this simple green smoothie recipe? Three fruits, one green, and one plant-based milk.

    • Banana: We all know bananas are are a great source of potassium, but did you know they are also packed with vitamin B6 and magnesium? Bananas provide a creamy consistency and subtly sweet flavor.
    • Pineapple: Pineapple is a flavor-packed fruit, making it a great choice for green smoothies. I find pineapple to be one of the best ways to mask spinach and kale in any smoothie recipe.
    • Mango: Mangoes are sweet, juicy, and oh so delicious! There’s a reason this is my all time favorite fruit. Mango is rich in antioxidants and provides a great source of vitamin A and vitamin C.
    • Spinach: This green smoothie is loaded with fresh spinach. You can use as little or as much as your heart desires. More spinach means more nutrients, of course! This leafy green is truly nutrient-packed. It provides vitamin A, C, K1, iron, calcium, and folic acid.
    • Non-dairy milk: Any non-dairy milk, such as almond milk or coconut milk, can be used. We’re adding quite a bit of it, so choose a brand and flavor you LOVE!
    a dark wood rectangular board with a sliced mango, bowl of chopped banana, bowl of pineapple chunks, glass of almond milk, and fresh spinach on top

    How to make this vegan green smoothie recipe

    For the full ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to view the recipe card below.

    I love smoothies because they are one of the easiest and quickest meals or snacks! Follow along in three easy steps:

    1. Add spinach, banana, mango, pineapple, and non-dairy milk to a blender.
    2. Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy.
    3. Pour smoothie into glasses. Enjoy!
    spinach, banana, mango, and pineapple inside a blender
    a green smoothie blended inside a blender

    Tips for making the best green smoothie

    Are green smoothies really that good for you?

    Yes! Green smoothies are popular for good reason. It’s a sneaky way to add extra greens (and, therefore, extra nutrients) into your diet without eating an enormous leafy salad. Green smoothies are typically loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and provide quick energy.

    What greens to put in a smoothie?

    This simple green smoothie is made with spinach. However, you can always choose a different green or toss in extra along with it. The best greens for smoothies include spinach, kale, arugula, romaine lettuce, swiss chard, celery, and parsley.

    Best green smoothie add-ins

    Keep it simple with the 5 ingredients listed in the recipe, or toss in some smoothie boosters. Smoothie boosters are a great way to add in extra fiber, nutrients, more protein, and a specific flavor.

    • Seeds: choose from chia seeds, hemp seeds, or ground flaxseed
    • Nut butter: almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter
    • Greens powder: use your favorite superfood blend or green spirulina powder
    • Protein powder: add a boost of plant-based protein
    • Cacao: for rich chocolate flavor
    • Matcha: for an energy boost
    • Mint: fresh mint adds a refreshing flavor
    • Turmeric: turmeric is an anti-inflammatory spice
    • Cinnamon: a warm, delicious spice
    an overhead photo of two green smoothie glasses surrounded by a yellow linen napkin, a peeled banana, mango, a bowl of pineapple, and spinach leaves

    Can you taste the spinach in a smoothie?

    Nope! I am happy to report that spinach goes almost completely unnoticed in smoothies. As long as you combine the spinach with a sweet fruit – like mango, pineapple, or banana – the leafy green flavor will be hidden.

    How can I make my smoothie taste better?

    A key step to making delicious smoothies is using ripe fruit. Fruit is the sweetest at its peak ripeness. Ripe bananas have a yellow peel with brown specks all over it, while a ripe mango is pretty soft to the touch. It’s important to know Exactly How to Tell When Fruits Are Ripe if you aim to create a truly tasty smoothie.

    If the flavor of your green smoothie is still a bit too “healthy” tasting, there are a few ways to sweeten it further:

    • Medjool dates: toss in a couple pitted medjool dates for natural sweetness
    • Maple syrup: maple syrup (not pancake syrup) will sweeten up your beverage in a healthier manner compared to real sugar
    • Flavored non-dairy milk: use flavored non-dairy milk instead of an unsweetened variety
    • Juice: for even more flavor, swap half of the non-dairy milk with your favorite fruit juice

    Is it bad to drink green smoothies every day?

    You just might fall in love with green smoothies and crave one every single day. No worries; green smoothies can be a daily part of a healthy diet! Incorporate a green smoothie along with whole plant foods – like beans, legumes, whole grains, healthy fats, and vegetables.

    two green smoothies inside glasses beside a bowl of pineapple, two mangoes, and a yellow linen napkin

    More healthy green smoothie recipes

    • Pineapple Green Smoothie
    • Green Mango Smoothie Bowl
    • Kiwi Pear Smoothie Bowl
    • Pineapple Kale Smoothie Bowl

    If you try this Simple Green Smoothie, please let me know your thoughts by leaving a rating and comment below! Ready for more? Subscribe to my newsletter or follow along on Instagram and YouTube!

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    two glasses filled with a green smoothie surrounded by fresh mangoes, banana, pineapple chunks, and spinach

    Simple Green Smoothie

    • Author: Kaylie Grace
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2 servings 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Blend
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Simple green smoothie packed with banana, mango, pineapple, and spinach. This refreshing, nutrient-rich, healthy breakfast smoothie is a great way to start the day. It’s vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, and made with just 5 ingredients. This is the best way to sneak veggies into your diet while still enjoying a delicious flavor!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 bananas, fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup mango, fresh or frozen
    • 1 cup pineapple, fresh or frozen
    • 3 cups spinach
    • 1–2 cups non-dairy milk*

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a blender.
    2. Blend ingredients until smooth and creamy.
    3. Pour into glasses. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • *The amount of non-dairy milk will change depending on whether you’re using fresh or frozen fruit. Frozen fruit requires more liquid while fresh fruit requires less.
    • If you are using fresh fruit, make sure it is ripe. Ripe fruit has the sweetest flavor.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 223
    • Fat: 2g
    • Carbohydrates: 47g
    • Fiber: 7g
    • Protein: 4g

    Keywords: green smoothie, pineapple mango spinach smoothie, green smoothies for weight loss

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