Description
This Pineapple Spinach Smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed drink that combines fresh spinach with tropical fruits like pineapple and mango. With the added benefits of flaxseed and hemp protein powder, this smoothie makes for a deliciously healthy breakfast or snack to keep you energized throughout the day.
Ingredients
1/2 cup cold water
2 cups (packed) fresh spinach leaves
1/2 banana
1 medium navel orange, peeled
2 tablespoons hemp protein powder (or your favorite kind)
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1/2 cup unsweetened frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup unsweetened frozen mango chunks
Instructions
- Pour the cold water into a blender and add the fresh spinach. Puree until smooth.
- Add the hemp protein powder, flaxseed meal, banana, and peeled orange. Blend again until fully combined.
- Add the frozen pineapple and mango chunks. If your blender has a crushed ice feature, use it, then blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass, serve immediately, and enjoy your nutrient-packed smoothie!
Notes
- Add More Greens: If you’d like to boost the greens, feel free to add kale or more spinach to the mix.
- Vegan Option: This recipe is already vegan if you use a plant-based protein powder.
- Sweetener: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, you can add a small amount of honey, agave syrup, or stevia to taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
