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    Home » Recipes » Drinks & Smoothies

    Published: Jan 9, 2023 · Modified: Jul 3, 2024 by Petra · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Detox Island Green Smoothie (Tropical Smoothie Copycat)

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    A collage of photos of green smoothie with text overlay "Island Green Tropical Smoothie".

    This Detox Island Green Smoothie will be your new favorite smoothie to make! It features tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, as well as ginger for an extra kick! It's packed with vitamin C, and is a delicious way to eat more greens!

    Two glasses filled with green smoothie with glass straw pointing out of them.

    If you're looking for more smoothies and juices, check out my Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie, Watermelon Mango Smoothie, Avocado Fruit Smoothie, as well as my Kale Tonic Recipe.

    And by the way, this recipe is part of my 20 delicious Nutribullet smoothies roundup.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • What's In The Detox Island Green Smoothie?
    • Substitutions
    • How to Make Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie
    • 👩🏼‍🍳 Petra's Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Variations
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Storage
    • More Smoothie Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Ready in less than 5 minutes. This smoothie is perfect for busy people who don't have time in the morning!
    • It's creamy, delicious, and refreshing. Thanks to the fresh tropical fruits, it has a bright and vibrant flavor.
    • Made with healthy ingredients. It has no added sugar and is made with simple ingredients you can find in most grocery stores.

    What's In The Detox Island Green Smoothie?

    Here is an overview of all of the ingredients you'll need!

    Gathered ingredients for making island green detox tropical smoothie with text overlay on each ingredient.
    • Bananas: You'll need 1 ripe banana per serving. You know your banana is ripe enough when it has brown spots on the skin.
    • Baby spinach: This gives this smoothie its lovely green color. Spinach is also high in iron, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and more!
    • Frozen pineapple and mango: I like to use frozen fruits to make the smoothie colder and thicker, but you can also use fresh pineapple and mango.
    • Coconut water: For blending all of the ingredients. You can also use plain water.
    • Fresh ginger: Add more or less to taste, depending on how strong you want the flavor to be.

    See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and exact measurements.

    Substitutions

    • Spinach: If you don't have baby spinach on hand, you can use the same amount of kale. Frozen spinach will also work.
    • Coconut water: You can use filtered water, orange juice, or plant-based milk such as almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk.
    • Frozen fruits: In a pinch, you can use any frozen fruits you like here.
    • Banana: To make this smoothie without bananas, you can use double the amount of frozen mango.

    How to Make Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie

    Ingredients for green smoothie in a blender.

    Step 1: To a high-speed blender, add coconut water first, then add banana, frozen mango, pineapples, and baby spinach.

    Blended green smoothie in a blender jar.

    Step 2: Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, with no chunks inside. Serve immediately!

    👩🏼‍🍳 Petra's Tips

    • Use ripe fruits. Using ripe bananas, mango, and pineapple is essential for a creamy fruit smoothie! Not only that, but riper fruits are sweeter and taste better.
    • Sweeten to taste. If the smoothie is not sweet enough for you, don't hesitate to add one date or a splash of maple syrup or honey. You can have a healthy smoothie that is also delicious!
    • If you don't have frozen fruit, you can make this smoothie with fresh fruit and add ice cubes instead.
    • Freeze the ingredients in an airtight container in advance. Stack your freezer ahead of time, so you will always be 5 minutes away from making this smoothie. You can even make individual portions by placing the ingredients in a jar or an airtight container, and then just blending them with coconut water or milk before serving.

    Recipe FAQs

    What's the difference between island green and detox island green?

    The regular Island Green smoothie is sweetened with Turbinado sugar, while the detox version uses only natural ingredients for sweetness.
    The detox smoothie also has ginger, which is not present in the regular tropical island green smoothie.

    Is the detox green Island smoothie healthy?

    While there is very little evidence that detox drinks remove toxins from your body (source), this smoothie is incredibly nutrient-dense. It provides essential vitamins and minerals like antioxidants, fiber, vitamins A and C, and folate, all supporting your best health.

    Is there added sugar in the detox Island Green Smoothie?

    No! This smoothie is naturally sweetened and does not have any refined sugars.

    Can you taste the spinach in this Detox Island Green Smoothie Copycat?

    Not at all! The flavor comes mostly from the banana, frozen mango, and pineapple. The spinach adds color and nutrients, without impacting the taste.

    Pouring detox island green smoothie from a blender to a glass cup.

    Variations

    • Protein powder. If you want to make this smoothie more filling, feel free to add 1 scoop of protein powder. Choose one that has a mild flavor and isn't too strong.
    • Dates. When I want to add natural sweetness I love using dates. Adding 1-2 dates to a smoothie does wonders.
    • Hemp seeds or chia seeds. They are packed with plant protein, as well as healthy fats. We love adding up to 2 tablespoons of hemp seeds.
    • Yogurt. You can use either plant-based yogurt or plain Greek yogurt. For a plant-based version, we recommend you use either coconut yogurt for a tropical flavor or soy yogurt for more protein. Add up to ½ cup of yogurt.
    • Rolled oats. They will thicken the smoothie and add dietary fiber, which will help you stay full for longer. We don't recommend using steel-cut oats.
    • Lemon juice. A squeeze of lemon juice will bring tanginess and brightness to this smoothie.
    • Lemon or lime zest. It will give a nice boost of flavor and tanginess. We recommend about ½ teaspoon of lemon/orange/lime zest.

    Serving Suggestions

    You can serve this as a part of your breakfast alongside flaxseed overnight oats, tomato shakshuka for one, or my banana oat pancakes.

    You can also serve it as an afternoon snack or a pick-me-up between lunch and dinner.

    Storage

    This detox island green smoothie is best served when it's freshly made, but if you have leftovers you can store them in a mason jar in the fridge for 24 hours.

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    If you tried this Detox Island Green Topical Smoothie or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it goes in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting today!

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    Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie

    This Detox Island Green Smoothie will be your new favorite smoothie to make! It features tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, as well as ginger for an extra kick!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Petra
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    Ingredients

    • 1 medium ripe banana, peeled either fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup frozen mango
    • ½ cup frozen pineapple
    • 1 cup coconut water
    • 1 cup baby spinach, lightly packed
    • 1 inch ginger, peeled and chopped or to taste
    Step-by-step imagesScroll back to find detailed recipe photos!

    Instructions

    • To a high-speed blender, add coconut water first, then add banana, frozen mango, and pineapples, baby spinach, and ginger
    • Blend on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, with no chunks inside. Serve immediately!

    Notes

    • Use ripe fruits. Using ripe bananas, mango, and pineapple is essential for a creamy smoothie! Not only that, but riper fruits are sweeter and taste better.
    • Sweeten to taste. If the smoothie is not sweet enough for you, don't hesitate to add one date or a splash of maple syrup or honey. You can have a healthy smoothie that is also delicious!
    • If you don't have frozen fruit, you can make this smoothie with fresh fruit and add ice cubes instead.
    • Freeze the ingredients in an airtight container in advance. Stack your freezer ahead of time, so you will always be 5 minutes away from making this smoothie. You can even make individual portions by placing the ingredients in a jar or an airtight container, then just blending them with coconut water or milk before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.8g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 1.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 90.1mg | Potassium: 1201.9mg | Fiber: 8.7g | Sugar: 38.6g | Vitamin A: 187.2IU | Vitamin C: 84.3mg | Calcium: 70.8mg | Iron: 1.5mg

    Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with third-party calculations without including the optional ingredients.

    Tried this recipe?Leave me a rating and a comment telling me how it went. Or tag me at @sunglowkichen and hashtag #sunglowkitchen on Instagram!

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    1. Nancy says

      December 15, 2023 at 3:42 pm

      5 stars
      The best green smoothie I ever had.

      Reply
      • Petranka says

        December 18, 2023 at 10:31 am

        Thank you for the review, Nancy! I'm so happy to hear that!

        Reply
    2. Christine says

      August 21, 2023 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      Just like Trop Smoothie & much cheaper!

      Reply
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