Smart Sweet: Tropical Greens Smoothie
By Julieanna Hever
Take a trip to the tropics with the island-reminiscent flavors of coconut, mango, and lime. This brightly colored, frosty delight will cool you down and offer a little kick of spice. If you’re craving a piña colada, or ice cream, or frozen yogurt, this smoothie satisfies your sweet tooth, and provides a cool refreshing taste while also adding in greens!
This recipe comes from The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Gluten-Free Vegan Cooking©
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1½ cups (50 ml) unsweetened coconut water
- 1 cup baby spinach, tightly packed
- ¼ cup (115 ml) lime juice
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
- Wash spinach.
- Add all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve and enjoy.
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 16 - 18 oz (500 ml)
Calories: 290
Fat: 1 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 360 mg
Carbohydrates: 73 g
Fiber: 11 g
Sugars: 53 g
Protein: 5 g