Tropical Smoothie Cafe Detox Island Green
This Tropical Smoothie Cafe Detox Island Green version is packed with tropical flavors like pineapple and mango. Spinach and kale blended to perfection provide a wide spectrum of nutrients- it's the perfect way to sneak in your greens!
Servings: 2
Calories: 126kcal
Cost: 6
Equipment
- spatula
- Chefs knife
- cutting board
- Paring Knife
- Citrus Juicer
Ingredients
- 3-4 Lacinato Kale Leaves
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 Banana
- ½ Lemon juiced
- ½ cup Mango Chunks
- ½ cup Pineapple Chunks
- 1 inch Fresh Ginger peeled
- ½ cup Spring Water
- 1 cup Ice optional
Instructions
- Start by cleaning, chopping, and peeling your ingredients. Add the kale, spinach, ginger, lemon juice, and spring water to your high-speed blender. Blend until space frees up in the blender.
- Add the banana, pineapple, and mango. Continue blending until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Make sure to scrape the blender's sides to ensure all pieces are well-blended. Add extra water or ice at this point if needed to adjust consistency.
- Blend thoroughly. Add raw honey or maple syrup if desired for added sweetness.
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Notes
*A high-speed blender works the best.
*If using a standard blender, add ingredients a little at a time, especially the water.
*Sub coconut water for spring water for additional tropical flavors.
*Add frozen ingredients last. Be sure to scrape down the sides in between blends.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 32mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 3569IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg