This Tropical Citrus Green Smoothie Recipe is a refreshing and nutritious drink packed with vitamins and minerals. Combining the vibrant flavors of citrus fruits with leafy greens, it makes for a perfect breakfast or snack option.
The smoothie recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with your favorite fruits or additional ingredients like protein powder or yogurt.
Refreshing Tropical Citrus Green Smoothie
This smoothie blends together fresh spinach, banana, orange, and pineapple for a deliciously sweet and tangy flavor. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2 people, making it a quick and healthy choice for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 orange, peeled and segmented
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup coconut water or almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash the spinach and peel the banana and orange.
- Blend the Smoothie: In a blender, combine the spinach, banana, orange, pineapple, coconut water or almond milk, and chia seeds if using. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 servings
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
