Afternoon Pick Me Up
Revitalize your day with the "Afternoon Pick Me Up" smoothie, a refreshing blend of bold cold brew coffee and tropical fruits like frozen mango and pineapple. This nutrient-packed drink is loaded with baby spinach, chia seeds, and a creamy splash of unsweetened almond milk, making it the perfect balance of energizing and wholesome. A hint of banana adds natural sweetness, while optional honey or maple syrup lets you customize the flavor to your liking. Quick and easy to prepare in just 5 minutes, this vibrant green smoothie is an ideal pick-me-up for busy afternoons or a nutritious on-the-go snack. Perfect for coffee lovers and smoothie enthusiasts alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 0.5 cup cold brew coffee
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 medium banana
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Add the frozen mango chunks, frozen pineapple chunks, and banana into a blender.
Toss in the baby spinach leaves and chia seeds.
Pour in the cold brew coffee and unsweetened almond milk.
If extra sweetness is desired, add honey or maple syrup.
Add the ice cubes to give the smoothie a chilled, refreshing texture.
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is completely smooth.
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.3 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 172 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.3 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.3 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1334 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
