Smoothie: Tropical Green Smoothie

By NicoleS

I promise this smoothie doesn't taste healthy or green. It tastes like a virgin pina colada that just happens to be bright green and good for you. If you've never tried a green smoothie, you're in for a treat with this one. It's sweet, creamy, easy, and will leave you feeling energized, refreshed, and ready to tackle your day. Like all smoothies, the recipe is customizable based on whatever ingredients you have and enjoy with optional suggestions provided.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen spinach
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup frozen mango or peach chunks
• 1 medium ripe banana, peeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal)
• 1 cup milk (cow's, almond, soy, coconut)
• 1 teaspoon+ vanilla extract or 2 Tbsp. vanilla syrup
• Sweetener, to taste (I used 1 Tbsp. agave nector and 2 Medjool dates)

Details

Adapted from averiecooks.com

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth and creamy (takes a while for a regular blender). Serve immediately. Pour extra portions into freezer-safe cups and freeze for up to 1 month, thawing before serving (or microwaving for about 30 seconds)