Description
This family-friendly green smoothie features a creamy texture, vibrant color, and a zesty coconut-lime swirl. It’s a healthy, refreshing treat perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100 g) baby spinach, packed
- 1 large frozen banana (sliced)
- 1 cup (120 g) frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup (240 mL) coconut water or unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1/2 cup (120 mL) full-fat coconut cream, chilled solids only
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare Zesty Swirl: Whisk together chilled coconut cream solids, maple syrup, lime juice, and 1/4 tsp lime zest in a small bowl until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Blend Smoothie Base: In a high-speed blender, combine spinach, frozen banana, frozen mango, coconut water (or almond milk), grated ginger, and optional chia seeds. Blend until completely smooth. Add more liquid if needed for desired consistency.
- Layer and Swirl: Pour about one-third of the green smoothie into a clear glass. Drizzle 1-2 tablespoons of the swirl mixture over the top, then gently swirl with a skewer or spoon handle. Repeat this process with the remaining smoothie and swirl mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Top with any remaining swirl mixture and sprinkle with the remaining lime zest. Serve immediately in the glass to showcase the layers.
Notes
To achieve the best texture, use frozen fruit instead of ice. For easier blending, add liquid first, followed by greens, soft fruit, and frozen fruit on top. For a protein boost, add vanilla protein powder or collagen peptides before blending.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: green smoothie, healthy, breakfast, snack, vegan, tropical, coconut, lime, mango