I’m here (late) with my ode to St. Patrick’s Day…. My favorite green smoothie! 
Sorry about the whole late thing, but fortunately this green treat can be enjoyed any/every day 🙂
 
This has been my go-to smoothie recipe for a while now.  I love the sweet, smooth flavor and how thick & creamy it is.  It doesn’t get much better in my book as far as smoothies go.  This recipe tastes like a tropical milkshake~ and if I was drinking it blindfolded, I would never guess it was green.  Plus, it’s SO good for you!
 
 
I love adding spirulina powder~ the stuff that makes it green.  There’s tons of info out there online about the benefits of this superfood, so do a quick Google search!  It’s packed with protein, amino acids, calcium, and iron… just to name a few.  You will also find apple cider vinegar on my ingredients list.  It’s not a must, but I love it for the stomach-soothing and antibiotic properties. Another good one to Google if you’re interested 🙂
 
On with the recipe, but first a tip: Always use frozen fruit in your smoothies! Cuts out the need for ice & keeps your drink from getting watered down. 
 

Enjoy!
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Tropical Green Smoothie

Servings: 1
Calories: 297kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen mango
  • 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
  • 2 tbsp frozen kale
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp chia seeds
  • 1/2 tsp spirulina powder

Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients until smooth using a blender or Magic Bullet. 

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 150mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 21g | Iron: 1mg
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