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Two mango green smoothies on a white countertop for serving. A fresh orange and mango sit to the side of the smoothies.

Tropical Green Smoothie

Servings 1 serving
Prep Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cashew milk (or whichever milk you prefer)
  • ½ small, ripe banana (refrigerate the other half for the next day)
  • 1 two inch chunk of fresh coconut meat or substitute 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 mandarin orange, peeled
  • 1 pinch of sea salt
  • 1 pinch of chili powder (such as ancho or cayenne)
  • ½ cup fresh or frozen tropical fruit (rotate mango and pineapple)
  • 1 packed cup of greens (rotate romaine, spinach, mixed greens)
  • ¼ packed cup fresh mint, basil, thai basil or lemon balm (feel free to rotate these as well)

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in the blender in the order listed, starting with the cashew milk and ending with the fresh herbs.
  • Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy within 8 hours.
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mango green smoothie, pineapple green smoothie, tropical green smoothie
Special Diet: Dairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Refined Sugar Free, Soy Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Recipe Type: Beverage, Breakfast, Smoothie