Home · Recipes · Smoothies Tropical Green Smoothie Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: May 19, 2014Updated: Sep 5, 2023 View Recipe8 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. This tropical green smoothie is packed with bright vibrant flavors from mango, pineapple, and banana. I read somewhere that the average person weighs the least on Friday and the most on Monday. As I’m thinking about everything I ate over the weekend, I believe that statement to be true for me. Hence, Monday morning is all about green smoothies. During the middle of winter when it’s cold and gray outside, nothing perks me up quite like a tropical green smoothie! Mango Pineapple Green Smoothie I look forward to a hearty and refreshing smoothie come Monday morning. Smoothies are so easy to make and require very little time and prep. I opt for frozen fruits because they are picked at their peak and can last months in my freezer. Bananas are a staple in my kitchen, they always have a spot on the counter. I have a never ending supply of coconut water in the fridge thanks to my dad. And while I used spinach, any leafy green will do- think: kale, Swiss chard, and I’ve even heard of people using bok choy. Ingredients Frozen fruits will make your smoothie thicker and creamier. Fresh fruits work just as well. However, the resulting smoothie will be thinner in texture. Choose up to 3 fruit options. More than 3 fruits will taste muddled and unrecognizable. Banana Mango Pineapple Papaya Passion Fruit Guava Coconut Greens Options Unlike the fruits, it’s best to use fresh greens. Frozen greens will expel too much moisture. Frozen greens also make the smoothie gritty in texture. Spinach (baby spinach preferred) Kale (baby kale preferred) Swiss Chard Bok Choy Related Smoothie Recipes Avocado Kale Smoothies Miss Green Smoothie 5 Fruit and Veggie Smoothies (a week’s worth of smoothies!) Tropical Green Smoothie This tropical green smoothie is packed with bright vibrant flavors from mango, pineapple, and banana. Yield: serves 2 Prep Time: 5 minutes minutesTotal Time: 5 minutes minutes Servings: 2 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients10 oz coconut water, chilled½ cup frozen mango chunks½ cup frozen pineapple chunks1 banana, sliced4 handfuls spinach Instructions Pour coconut water into blender. Add mango, pineapple, banana, and spinach. Cover blender with lid and blend until smooth.Pour into two glasses and serve immediately. Otherwise, place in the fridge until ready to enjoy. If smoothie separates in the fridge, stir before serving. Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: Breakfast, DrinksCuisine: AmericanKeyword: green drink, green smoothie, tropical smoothie, spinach smoothie Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Allison @ Clean Wellness says: May 19, 2014 I want this for a snack today! I’m going to pin this beauty on my smoothies board. I happen to have a ripe mango sitting in my fridge! This looks so delicious! I also love the little banana slice garnish -too cute! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: May 19, 2014 It makes for a great snack or pick-me-up! I’ve been trying to cut back on my afternoon coffee by replacing it with smoothies :)
M says: May 19, 2014 I totally had one of these today except substitute the mango for one orange sweet bell pepper, substitute coconut water with coconut oil, plus almonds, and plus dried cranberries. Does this count as one more thing we can add to our “like” list? Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: May 19, 2014 I’ve never made smoothies with coconut oil. Does it blend well? And YES, add green smoothies to the list!
Annie @Maebells says: May 20, 2014 I make a really similar smoothie but I use white grape juice in place of the coconut water. What area of the grocery to you find your coconut water? Now I have to try it! :) Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: May 20, 2014 Hi Annie! Hmm, I’ve never tried white grape juice. I gotta check that out! Coconut water is usually stocked with the juices, sometimes near sports drinks. It’s super hydrating and tastes delicious ice cold.
MeTay says: January 10, 2018 I made it as directed. It was delicious and refreshing. It made 2 servings, so the 2nd serving is waiting in the fridge to be devoured as an afternoon snack. I can’t wait! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: January 10, 2018 That’s wonderful to hear! Thanks for trying out the recipe. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!