Whip up a refreshing Detox Island Green Smoothie with spinach, kale, and tropical fruits blended with almond milk for a creamy, nutrient-packed drink.
Servings 1glass
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Ingredients
1cupfresh baby spinachpacked
1/2cupfresh kale leavesstems removed and packed
1/2cupfrozen pineapple chunks
1/2cupfrozen mango chunks
1medium ripe banana
1/2cupunsweetened almond milk
1/2cupcoconut water
1tablespoonchia seeds
Equipment
high-powered blender
measuring cups
glass
Method
Add the baby spinach and kale leaves to a high-powered blender. Blend on high for 10-15 seconds until the greens are finely chopped.
Add the frozen pineapple chunks, frozen mango chunks, and banana to the blender. Blend for another 20-30 seconds until the fruit is broken down and smooth.
Pour in the almond milk and coconut water. Blend for 10-15 seconds to incorporate the liquids evenly.
Add the chia seeds and blend for an additional 5-10 seconds until the seeds are well distributed throughout the smoothie.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. The texture should be creamy and slightly thick.