Creamy Tropical Green Smoothie
Ingredients
To get that vibrant green color and thick, velvety texture, you will need:
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The Base: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or coconut milk for extra tropical flavor).
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The Creaminess: ½ ripe avocado, pitted and peeled.
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The Sweetness: 1 ripe banana (frozen is best for a thicker, chilled consistency).
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The Tropical Kick: 1 cup frozen mango chunks.
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The Freshness: ½ cup baby spinach (this enhances the green color without changing the flavor).
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Optional Boosters: 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (if you prefer it sweeter) and a squeeze of lime juice to brighten the flavors.
Preparation Instructions
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Layer the Liquid: Pour your milk of choice into the blender first. Adding liquids first helps the blades spin freely and prevents the fruit from getting stuck.
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Add the Greens: Add the spinach and avocado. Blend these with the liquid for 20 seconds until completely smooth. This ensures you don’t have any leafy “bits” in your smoothie.
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Add the Frozen Fruit: Add the frozen banana and mango chunks.
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The Final Blend: Start the blender on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45–60 seconds until the mixture is thick and looks like soft-serve ice cream.
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Adjust Consistency: If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it colder/thicker, add 3–4 ice cubes and pulse.
Garnishing (As seen in the image)
To achieve that professional “Instagram-ready” look:
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Mango Topping: Dice a few fresh mango cubes and place them gently on the surface.
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Avocado Dice: Add 2–3 small cubes of firm avocado.
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The Banana Slice: Cut a thick slice of banana and notch it slightly so it can sit on the rim of the glass.
Nutritional Highlight
This smoothie is a powerhouse of healthy fats (from the avocado) and potassium (from the banana), making it excellent for sustained energy and heart health.