George of the Jungle
Dive into a tropical oasis with the vibrant and nutritious "George of the Jungle" smoothie! Bursting with the natural sweetness of ripe banana, juicy mango, and tangy pineapple chunks, this recipe is complemented by a refreshing hint of fresh spinach and a creamy base of unsweetened coconut milk. Superpowered with a tablespoon of chia seeds, it’s a fiber and omega-3 boost in every sip! Perfectly chilled with a handful of ice and customizable with a touch of honey, this 10-minute smoothie is the ultimate balance of flavor, health, and convenience. Whether you’re fueling up for the day or craving a refreshing snack, “George of the Jungle” is a tropical green smoothie that’s as energizing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 mango (peeled and cubed)
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 5 ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and cut it into smaller pieces for easier blending. Set aside.
If using a fresh mango, peel and cube it, removing the seed.
In a blender, add the banana, mango cubes, fresh spinach leaves, pineapple chunks, and unsweetened coconut milk.
Sprinkle the chia seeds into the blender, and if you prefer added sweetness, drizzle in the honey (optional).
Add the ice cubes to the blender to create a chilled, refreshing smoothie texture.
Blend on high speed for 1–2 minutes, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for the freshest flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
229 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.2 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.3 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.9 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 45 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 577 mg | 12% | |
*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.
