With the perfect blend of tropical fruits, leafy greens, and protein, this Tropical Protein Greens Smoothie is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits. Get ready to start your day off feeling great!
Table of Contents
Why I Love This Recipe
- Delicious Tropical Flavor: While this smoothie may look vibrant green, it doesn’t taste “green” in any way, shape or form. Instead it has a tasty tropical flavor from the mango and pineapple that’s totally addicting. That means kids will love it too! Want more “green” recipes? Try Spinach Cake Muffins or this Green Mac and Cheese!
- Nutrient Dense: Packed with spinach, this smoothie provides essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are a boost for your overall health. Leafy greens are always an essential ingredient in my smoothies.
- Protein-Packed: Adding vanilla protein powder to this smoothie gives it a boost of protein to keep you feeling full, satisfied and ready to take on the day ahead.
The Ingredients
- Mango and Pineapple: I always keep frozen mango and pineapple ready to go, but fresh works too. These fruits give the smoothie the delicious flavor and mask the taste of the healthy greens entirely.
- Spinach: Spinach is rich in iron and folate, promoting healthy blood and supporting brain function. You don’t taste the greens – I promise!
- Protein Powder: Use your favorite vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides in this smoothie. I have a few of my favorites listed below if you’re needing help deciding!
- Milk of choice: Choose your favorite milk whether it’s cow’s milk, almond milk, oat milk or any other plant-based milk. You can make Homemade Almond Milk and Homemade Oat Milk too if you want!
- Banana (optional): You can add half a banana for some extra sweetness and nutrition. Bananas are another fruit I keep in the freezer ready to go. Frozen bananas make smoothies extra creamy! If you prefer a smoothie without banana, you can leave the banana out of this recipe.
How to Make Tropical Protein Greens Smoothie
Step 1: Place all ingredients in a blender.
Step 2: Blend until smooth.
Tips for This Smoothie
- Use Frozen Fruits: Using frozen mango and pineapple helps create a thick, frosty texture without needing ice. You can also use frozen banana for even more creaminess.
- Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a little honey or a couple of dates.
- Customize Your Greens: Feel free to adjust the amount of spinach according to your taste preference. If you’re new to green smoothies, and feeling hesitant, maybe start with less and gradually increase the amount.
- Turn it Into Dessert: Sometimes I make my smoothie extra thick by using less milk and taking the tamper on my blender to push everything down as I blend. You can eat it with a spoon this way making it almost like dessert!
FAQs
If you don’t have vanilla protein powder, you can substitute it with plain or another flavored protein powder you have on hand. Alternatively, you can add Greek yogurt or a nut butter like almond or peanut butter for an additional protein boost. Just keep in mind that this might slightly change the flavor and texture of the smoothie.
Yes, you can use fresh mango and pineapple instead of frozen. Keep in mind, using frozen fruits helps create a thicker and colder smoothie without needing ice. If you use fresh fruits, you might want to add a few ice cubes to achieve a similar creamy texture.
My Favorite Vanilla Protein Powders
You can find tons of smoothie supplements, boosts and gear in the smoothie category in my Amazon storefront. Here are some of my favorite vanilla protein powders specifically:
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes
With its delicious tropical flavor, nutrient-dense greens, and protein boost, this Tropical Protein Greens Smoothie a perfect blend of taste and nutrition. If you make this recipe and love it, leave a rating and review below!
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Tropical Protein Greens Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup milk of choice
Optional smoothie additions:
- 1/2 banana
- 1 teaspoon bee pollen
- 1 teaspoon chia or hemp seeds
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender in order given.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
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- Use Frozen Fruits: Using frozen mango and pineapple helps create a thick, frosty texture without needing ice. You can also use frozen banana.
- Adjust Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add a little honey or a couple of dates.
- Customize Your Greens: Feel free to adjust the amount of spinach and kale according to your taste preference. If you’re new to green smoothies, maybe start with less and gradually increase the amount.
- Turn it Into Dessert: Sometimes I make my smoothie extra thick by using less milk and taking the tamper on my blender to push everything down as I blend. You can eat it with a spoon this way making it almost like dessert!
- You can find tons of smoothie supplements, boosts and gear in the smoothie category in my Amazon storefront. Here are some of my favorite vanilla protein powders specifically:
