Beginner’s Luck Green Smoothie

This tropical treat has the perfect fruit-to-veggie ratio, which makes it a great beginner-friendly green smoothie. The spinach has a mild taste and is packed with over 20 different nutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and high-quality amino acids. It’s rawesome stuff! Oh, and this recipe is kid-tested and approved too:) Our friend Jen Hansard, co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies, shares her perfect formula in this guest post.

CourseBreakfast, Smoothies & Drinks, Snacks & Appetizers, Treats

CuisineAmerican

MethodFreezer Friendly

DietDairy Free, Egg Free, Gluten Free, Peanut/Tree Nut-Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 mins

Total Time 5 mins

Servings glasses

Ingredients

2 cups spinach
2 cups water
1 cup mango
1 cup pineapple
2 bananas Use at least one frozen fruit to chill your smoothie. We often use frozen mangos and bananas our green smoothies.

Instructions

Tightly pack 2 cups of leafy greens in a measuring cup and then toss into a blender.
Add water and blend together until all leafy chunks are gone.
Add mango, pineapple and bananas and blend again until smooth.
Pour into a mason jar (or cute cup of your choice).
Gulp or sip like a rawkstar!

Notes

PSSST! Got an allergy to mango or pineapple, or not a big fan of bananas? You can substitute any fruit with another fruit with a one-to-one ratio.

Also don't miss our Simple Green Smoothie book!

Nutrition Facts

Beginner’s Luck Green Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 203 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 39mg2%

Potassium 818mg23%

Carbohydrates 51g17%

Fiber 6g25%

Sugar 34g38%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 3830IU77%

Vitamin C 88.2mg107%

Calcium 63mg6%

Iron 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.