Lucky Leprechaun Smoothie
Brighten your day with a vibrant and refreshing Lucky Leprechaun Smoothie, a nutrient-packed green delight that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any time you need a burst of wholesome energy. This quick and easy smoothie blends fresh baby spinach, sweet frozen mango, creamy banana, and tangy vanilla Greek yogurt with the subtle coolness of fresh mint leaves for a unique flavor twist. Chia seeds add a boost of fiber and omega-3s, while unsweetened almond milk keeps it dairy-free if desired. Ready in just 5 minutes, this smoothie is a healthy, naturally sweet treat you can feel good about sipping. Garnished with mint or chia seeds, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious—perfect for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a post-workout drink.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 1 cup Frozen mango
- 1 piece Frozen banana
- 0.5 cup Vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 6 pieces Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon Honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 4 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
Start by washing the baby spinach to ensure it is clean.
In a blender, combine the baby spinach, frozen mango, frozen banana, vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, and fresh mint leaves.
Add chia seeds for an extra boost of fiber and omega-3s.
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, drizzle in the honey at this stage.
Toss in 4 ice cubes to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.
Blend everything together on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency if necessary by adding more honey or almond milk.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and optionally garnish with a fresh mint leaf or a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Lucky Leprechaun Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
396 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 54.6 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 282 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 952 mg | 20% | |
*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.
