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After living on ginger ale, crackers, and chicken broth for days, I needed something to re-charge my system. This recipe came to the rescue.
You may be wondering, “where does the green color come from?” Ready?! Spinach. Yes, spinach. But really, you can’t taste it. It just adds a bounty of vitamins and nutrients, not to mention a beautiful bright green color that I find welcome this time of year. The flavor and creaminess comes from frozen banana and pineapple. Since my system is a little iffy with dairy right now, I chose to use vanilla flavored soy milk, but you can use regular milk, yogurt, or juice for that matter. Since the frozen fruit adds plenty of natural sugar, I don’t add any, but I do like to bump up the nutrients (namely omega-3 and lignans), with the addition of ground flaxseed. It lends a nice, nutty note.
Packed full of antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, iron, and potassium, this is one smoothie that will take your body from drab to fab in no time. It is quick, easy, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan friendly. I call this “Tropical Green Smoothie I” because there are other tropical variations of this green smoothie in my repertoire to share.
*Note- after enjoying a batch of these for breakfast this morning, my first grader said that I should serve these on St. Patrick’s Day morning because they are green ☺. Kid tested mother approved!
Tropical Green Smoothie I
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla soy milk
- 1-2 tablespoons ground flaxseed, optional
- 3 ounces about 2 packed cups fresh baby leaf spinach, washed and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped frozen pineapple
- 1 cup sliced frozen banana, about 1 medium banana
Instructions
- In a blender, blend the soy milk, flaxseed, and spinach until smooth. Add the frozen fruit and blend until thick and creamy. Pour into serving glasses. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I think I am going to make it now, banana and pineapple, oh yes, those two can do a miracle!
Full of good benefits. I think I will try this one. =)
So delicious and full of goodness – I suppose you could use almond milk instead of soy?
mary x
Yes, almond milk can be used in lieu of the soy milk. You can also use regular milk, and/or fruit juice, like orange or apple.
I so need to try this-smoothies are about the only thing I haven't added spinach too! 😉
Making these for brunch tomorrow! I’ll let you know how my family likes them – big smoothie people here!
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