Tropical Green Smoothie

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This green smoothie is bursting with flavors of the tropics - mango, pineapple, banana and coconut! It’s smooth, creamy and filling, so wether you drink it for breakfast or as a snack, you’ll be so satisfied. It’s sweet, but not overly sweet, and packed with good nutrition. Drink this you’ll definitely be thinking of the tropics - beautiful blue water, glistening sand and coconut trees hovering above.

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XO,

Basheerah

 

Tropical Green Smoothie

Prep time: 5 mins       |  Cook time:  0 mins   |   Total time: 5 mins

Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweet almond milk (or other plant-based milk)

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt (or scoop of plant-based protein powder + 1/2 cup more milk + 1/8 avocado)

  • 1/2 banana

  • 1/4 cup pineapple, frozen

  • 1/4 cup mango, frozen

  • 1 tablespoon unsweet coconut flakes

  • 1 cup spinach

  • Optional boosters - 1 tsp chia seeds, 1 tsp bee pollen, 1 tsp maca powder

Directions:

  1. Starting with the wet ingredients first, place everything in the blender. Put the frozen ingredients in last.

  2. Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

 

Nutrition Info (per serving)

216 calories (45 from fat), 5g total fat, 31g carbohydrate, 3g dietary fiber, 14g protein

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