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    Published: Jan 9, 2023 · Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Petranka · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Detox Island Green Smoothie (Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat)

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    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 Watermelon Mango Smoothie, Avocado Smoothie, as well as my Kale Tonic Recipe.

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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • What's In The Detox Island Green Smoothie?
    • How to Make Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Similar Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Food safety

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Ready in less than 5 minutes. This detox island green 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.
    • 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: I personally like to use frozen fruits to make the smoothie colder and thicker, but you can also use fresh pineapple and mango if you want.
    • Frozen mango: It's important that you buy a frozen mango that is sweet because this is the main ingredient that sweetness the smoothie.
    • 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 exact measurements.

    How to Make Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie

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

    Ingredients for green smoothie in a blender.

    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!

    Blended green smoothie in a blender jar.

    Expert 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, then just blending them with coconut water or milk before serving.

    FAQ

    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 there added sugar in the detox Island Green Smoothie?

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

    Pouring green smoothie from a blender to a glass cup.

    Substitutions

    • Spinach: If you don't have baby spinach on hand, you can use the same amount of kale. Frozen spinach cubes will also work.
    • Coconut water: You can use regular 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.

    Variations

    • Protein powder. If you want to make this smoothie more filling, feel free to add 1 scoop of protein powder. Choose a protein powder 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 additional 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 detox island green smoothie.
    • Lemon or lime zest. It will give a nice boost of flavor and tanginess. We recommend about ½ teaspoon of lemon/orange zest.
    Detox island green smoothie served in a glass cup with a glass straw in it.

    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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    📖 Recipe

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

    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!
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Author: Petranka
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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

    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!

    Food safety

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with a high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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