Spinach Mango Smoothie
Start your day on a vibrant, nutritious note with this Spinach Mango Smoothie, a refreshing blend of tropical fruit and leafy greens that's as delicious as it is wholesome. Packed with the natural sweetness of ripe mango and banana, this smoothie gets a creamy texture boost from optional Greek yogurt and a hint of nuttiness from unsweetened almond milk. A handful of fresh spinach quietly sneaks in essential vitamins and minerals, making this the perfect energy-boosting pick-me-up. Quick to prepare in just 10 minutes, this smoothie can be tailored with a touch of honey or maple syrup for added sweetness and finished with ice for a chilled, refreshing sip. Whether you're whipping it up for a light breakfast, midday snack, or post-workout treat, this recipe serves up a delightful balance of healthy and satisfying flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 large ripe mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash the spinach thoroughly and set aside.
Peel and cube the mango, and peel the banana.
In a blender, combine the spinach, mango, banana, almond milk, and Greek yogurt (if using).
Add honey or maple syrup, if desired, for extra sweetness.
Toss in the ice cubes for a chilled, refreshing texture.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if necessary.
Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more almond milk, honey, or ice cubes as needed.
Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 248 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.0 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 618 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1431 mg | 30% | |
*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.
