Tropical Paradise Green Smoothie Recipe

By
Carolyn Cope
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Carolyn Cope
Carolyn Cope has an affinity for plant-based foods, but she has blogged about all things savory at Umami Girl since 2008.
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Updated May. 10, 2019
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A delicious tropical smoothie with spinach. Carolyn Cope

I find there's a near-perfect correlation between my tropical smoothie consumption and times of intense stress. (Overseas move in progress? Check.) The balanced and decidedly tropical flavors of this friendly green smoothie are just the ticket to a relaxed state of mind.

Recipe Facts

5

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Active: 5 mins
Total: 5 mins
Serves: 2 servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water or pineapple juice

  • 4 cups packed baby spinach leaves

  • 1 frozen banana, peeled

  • 1 very ripe peach, pitted

  • 1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems

  • 1 whole lime, peel and pith removed

Directions

  1. Combine coconut water or pineapple juice with spinach, banana, peach, cilantro, and lime in a blender and process until perfectly smooth. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe does not require a high-speed blender. However, if you're using a regular blender, here are a few tips to ensure perfect smoothness. Slice the banana, dice the peach, and roughly chop the cilantro before adding to the blender. You may also need a little extra coconut water or juice.

Special Equipment

High-speed or regular blender

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
124 Calories
1g Fat
29g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 180mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 37mg 183%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 1054mg 22%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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