Detox Island Green Smoothie (Copycat)
A homemade copycat of the Detox Island Green smoothie, blended from spinach, kale, frozen mango, frozen pineapple, banana, and fresh ginger. Thick, cold, and lightly sweet from the fruit alone.
Equipment
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut water or milk of choice
- 1 cup fresh spinach loosely packed
- 1/2 cup kale tough center stems removed
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 medium banana fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
Optional add-ins
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Pour the almond milk into the blender, then add the spinach, kale, and grated ginger.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds, until the greens are completely broken down and the mixture is an even green with no visible flecks of leaf.
- Add the banana, frozen mango, and frozen pineapple, plus any add-ins.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until thick and smooth. If the blender stalls, add more liquid 2 tablespoons at a time; if it is too thin, add a few more frozen mango chunks.
- Pour into a tall glass and drink right away, while it is cold and thick.
Notes
Less sugar: replace the banana with 1/4 avocado and add a little more spinach.
Liquid: unsweetened almond milk keeps the flavor neutral; coconut water makes it lighter and more tropical.
Make-ahead: freeze the greens, fruit, and ginger together in a bag, then blend with the liquid when needed.
Before drinking it daily: if you take warfarin or have been told to limit oxalate, check with your doctor about regular servings of leafy greens.
Not affiliated with Tropical Smoothie Cafe. This is a homemade version; nutrition differs from the cafe's smoothie.
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