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This Tropical Smoothie Detox Island Green Smoothie recipe is a copycat of the popular restaurant version. It’s nutrient-packed from leafy greens and tropical fruits and is so delicious and refreshing.
Why You’ll Love This Green Smoothie
If you’re a Tropical Smoothie Cafe fan like I am, this Detox Island Green copycat recipe is identical to the drive through version. It’s perfectly sweet, packed with nutrition and SO refreshing. It’s the perfect green smoothie! Here’s why I love it so much, and you will too.
- Get your greens in! Most of us aren’t eating enough green leafy veggies. This is a super easy way to sneak more veggies in.
- Incredibly easy. Throw simple ingredients into a blender and you’re done!
- High fiber. One smoothie has 9 grams of fiber, so it’s a really great way to start your day with a big gut-healthy fiber boost.
- Money saver. Tropical Smoothie smoothies are pricey- it’s significantly cheaper to make a homemade version!
If you love a good Tropical Smoothie copycat recipe like this one, try my Bahama Mama Smoothie, Tropical Smoothie Peanut Butter Cup and Kiwi Quencher Smoothie next!
Ingredients
- Mango, pineapple and banana: You’ll need a combination of tropical fruits. You can use frozen fruit or fresh fruit. Make sure to choose ripe fruits, especially ripe bananas for the most sweetness without added sugar. This smoothie calls for mango, pineapple and banana.
- Dark leafy greens: Kale and fresh spinach add nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium and filling fiber. You can also choose to use one or the other.
- Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a zesty citrusy punch. You can use frozen too.
- Coconut water: You can also swap for coconut milk for a creamier version!
How To Make A Detox Island Green Smoothie
- Add to blender. Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
How To Store
Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, but you can pour leftover smoothies into an ice cube trays for another day! Just add your smoothie cubes to a blender with a cup of coconut water and blend.
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Make it a balanced meal smoothie. Add a protein and fat source. Try whey or plant-based protein powder, Greek yogurt, or cottage cheese. For fat, a spoonful of almond butter, peanut butter or some avocado slices would be perfect.
- Add more dietary fiber and healthy fats. Add a tablespoon or two of chia seeds, flax seeds or hemp seeds. You can also add a boost of healthy fats by adding a tablespoon of peanut butter or almond butter.
- Make it creamy. Use coconut milk or almond milk in place of coconut water.
- Fruit juice. Use pineapple juice or orange juice in place of coconut water for an even sweeter and juicier smoothie.
- Green smoothie bowl. Cut down the coconut water to 1/2 cup and top with more fresh fruit, sliced nuts or granola, and coconut flakes.
- Make it thicker. If you like a super thick smoothie, use all frozen fruit and/or add a handful of ice cubes.
The next time you’re in the mood to roll through the Tropical Smoothie Cafe drive through, give this simple green smoothie recipe a try instead!
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Tropical Smoothie Detox Island Green (Copycat Recipe)
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup banana, sliced, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup mango, chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup pineapple, chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup spinach, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup kale, fresh or frozen
- 1 inch ginger, peeled
- 1 cup coconut water
Optional
- 1 scoop protein powder
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
Notes
- If using all fresh ingredients, the consistency will be thinner. If using all frozen ingredients, the consistency will be thicker and slushier.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a tablespoon or two of liquid at a time and continue to blend until you reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an estimate.
Absolutely Delicious! and thanks for all the tips at the bottom! Very helpful!
I would like to try this recipe but am allergic to spinach!
What do you recommend as a substitute?
Kale works perfectly!
I can’t have spinach either so I use double the kale or two different types of kale to mix it up some.
I’m allergic to pineapple. Can I double the mango or which fruit do you recommend as a substitute?
I would do extra pineapple but any would work!