This Island Green Smoothie recipe is a healthy fresh way to start the day- with pineapple, banana, oranges, spinach and coconut for a refreshing healthy breakfast. This fruity tropical smoothie will bring the vacation vibes straight to your table.
This 5 minute blender breakfast recipe is a great low calorie breakfast option, and can be made high protein with a scoop of protein powder. It’s vegan, gluten free, and dairy free!
Want to add more greens to your diet, but don’t love the taste? This delicious tropical green smoothie will give you all the benefits of eating your kale or spinach, without the earthy taste. Lots of bright fresh fruits cover the flavor, and combines everything together into a delicious and healthy smoothie!
I love the fresh and vibrant flavor of this drink, which is so perfect with sweet tropical fruits – this is one of the best green smoothie recipes, and we make it a few times a week! This is a great refreshing morning drink, or great after a workout. It’s sweet, tangy, and loaded with good-for-you ingredients.
This Island Green Smoothie Recipe is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Vibrant
- Refreshing
- Sweet
- Citrusy
- Tropical
- Ready in 5 Minutes
- Versatile
Grow Fresh Herbs in Your Kitchen All Year Long
I always add fresh greens to my smoothies, I absolutely love the taste! We got this great 6-Pod Aerogarden which is fantastic for growing greens and herbs in the winter. We actually got it when we lived in a smaller apartment, but even now that we own an acreage we still use it year-round! I love growing herbs on my countertop like fresh parsley, basil, dill, mint, sage, thyme, and lemon balm.
It uses LED lights and water, so no messy soil needed – you can have fresh herbs at your fingertips any time. I love picking a few springs of parsley to chop on pastas, adding basil leaves to soups, and tossing some dill in with my pasta salads. This Aerogarden is a great gift for anyone who would like fresh herbs… no big kitchen or green thumb required!
What’s In This Island Smoothie Recipe with Greens?
- Pineapple, Orange, Spinach, Mango- I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
- Banana: add 1 banana or some of this great banana powder. When we don’t have fresh bananas, adding a tablespoon of this banana powder to every smoothie has been a great way to get nutrition in.
- Unsweetened Coconut – I use unsweetened coconut in my recipes to control the amount of sugar that goes in.
- Flaxseed Meal: I always add a scoop in my oatmeal for a little extra nutritional punch! This flaxseed meal has a wonderful nutty flavor too. Flaxseeds have a ton of amazing health benefits, so add a scoop to breakfasts, lunches, or smoothies!
- Water
- Ice
The Best Blender for the Job
I’ve owned a lot of blenders, but my high-speed Vitamix blender is definitely the best one I’ve owned. This appliance will blend even the toughest of ingredients (frozen fruit, anyone?) into pulp. I prefer using my blender to my food processor for sauces or homemade dips, as it’s much easier to clean out the Vitamix. This is definitely one kitchen appliance we use on a daily basis, if not twice a day!
Frozen Fruit Recipes For the Win!
I used frozen pineapple and mango in this smoothie instead of fresh. By using freezer ingredients, I can stock up when they are on sale, and use them in all kinds of great dishes. It saves me a trip to the store, and I can have frozen fruit to use in smoothies in no time. Check out all my recipes that use Freezer Ingredients on The Herbeevore – great for those days when you want a meal ready fast! And check out my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples for long-lasting staples that I always keep on hand.
If you grow spinach or kale in your garden, you can cut the leaves, wash them, and put them in an airtight bag to freeze. That way you can enjoy frozen greens in your recipes and smoothies all year long!
How Do I Make This Green Island Smoothie Recipe?
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
- Blend on low, and increase speed until all fruit/ice chunks are blended and the smoothie is a creamy consistency.
- Pour into your favorite glass, sit back, and enjoy!
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is vegan and gluten free – if you are adding a protein powder, make sure it keeps with any dietary modifications you require. I like a vegan and gluten free vanilla protein for this smoothie, if I’m adding a powder!
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Get the Same Ingredients I Use For My Island Green Smoothie Recipe
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market – they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here!
If you think organic produce is too expensive… think again, and give Misfits Market a look!
As always, if you make this vegan and gluten free island green smoothie recipe be sure to leave me a comment, rate this recipe, and tag me @theherbeevore on Instagram so I can feature you. I love seeing all your photos of my recipe recreations!
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Island Green Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender.
- Blend on low, and increase speed until all greens/fruit/ice chunks are blended and the smoothie is a creamy consistency.
- Pour into your favorite glass, sit back, and enjoy!
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Notes
Save Money on Organic Fruits & Veggies
I get all the fresh produce for my recipes from my garden and from Misfits Market - they sell all organic produce at a super discounted price, and it’s purchased direct from the farmers. We get Misfit Market boxes every other week and love picking out our favorite seasonal produce for delivery. You can get $10 off your first $30 box by clicking here! If you think organic produce is too expensive... think again, and give Misfits Market a look!Nutrition
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