Green Smoothie
Looking for a vibrant and refreshing way to start your day? This easy-to-make Green Smoothie is loaded with antioxidants and completely dairy-free. Packed with tangerine, frozen mango, frozen strawberries, banana, tons of spinach, and apple juice, it’s a nutritious and delicious way to fuel your body. Let’s dive into this simple recipe that’s sure to become your new go-to Green Drink!
Pair it with Triple Berry Muffins or Greek Yogurt for a great meal. 
Ingredients:
- 1 tangerine, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 1/2 cups apple juice
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and segment the tangerine. If your banana isn’t frozen, peel and slice it.
- Blend: Add the tangerine, frozen mango, frozen strawberries, banana, spinach, and apple juice to your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more apple juice until you reach your desired consistency.
- Serve Immediately: Pour your Green Smoothie into a glass and enjoy!
Tips and Tricks
- Frozen Fruits: Using frozen mango and strawberries not only keeps your smoothie cold and refreshing but also adds a thicker, creamier texture without the need for ice.
- Spinach: Feel free to add even more spinach if you want an extra boost of greens. You can also substitute kale or other leafy greens.
- Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a splash of honey or maple syrup.
- Blend in Stages: To ensure everything blends smoothly, start with the liquid and soft fruits (apple juice, banana, and tangerine), then add the frozen fruits and spinach.
- Storage: If you have leftovers, pour the smoothie into ice cube trays and freeze. You can pop these smoothie cubes into a blender with a little more apple juice for a quick, grab-and-go option later.
What to Do with Leftovers
- Smoothie Popsicles: Pour any extra smoothie into popsicle molds and freeze for a refreshing and healthy treat–smoothie popsicles.
- Smoothie Bowls: Use leftover smoothie as a base for a smoothie bowl. Top with granola, nuts, seeds, and fresh fruit.
- Smoothie Ice Cubes: Freeze the leftover smoothie in ice cube trays. Blend the cubes later with a bit of apple juice for an instant smoothie.
Enjoy this delightful Green Drink that’s not only dairy-free but also bursting with flavor and nutrients. Whether you’re sipping it as a morning boost or a midday pick-me-up, this Green Smoothie is the perfect way to nourish your body and delight your taste buds. Cheers to your health!
Another yummy smoothie recipe that is pretty similar is Slimming Green Smoothie or Peach Berry Smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 peeled tangerine
- 1 banana
- As much spinach as you can pack into your blender
- 1.5-2 cups of apple juice depends on your blender and how thick you like your smoothie
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into your blender and blend. I found that after I did the initial blend I could add more spinach for a richer green, and more added umph, so I kept adding it until I got to the color and consistency I wanted. I think it ended up being about 5 handfuls of spinach.
- If your blender is having trouble handling it, add more liquid.
Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.
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