Copycat Tropical Smoothie Island Green Smoothie
This copycat Tropical Smoothie Island Green smoothie is made with spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, and banana for a bright tropical green smoothie. Add fresh ginger to make it more like the Detox Island Green version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie (about 12–16 oz)
- Category: Breakfast, Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
- 1/2 cup kale, stems removed and packed
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 banana
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup cold water or coconut water
- Optional for Detox Island Green: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- Optional for sweeter Island Green: splash of apple juice
- Optional: ice, if using fresh fruit
Instructions
- Add water or coconut water to the blender first.
- Add spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, and banana.
- For the Detox Island Green version, add fresh ginger.
- Blend until completely smooth.
- Add more liquid as needed to thin the smoothie.
- Taste and adjust with more ginger, fruit, or a splash of apple juice if desired.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use water for a lighter, naturally sweet smoothie
- Use apple juice if you want a sweeter smoothie-shop style version
- Start with 1/2 teaspoon ginger if you prefer a milder flavor
- For the regular Island Green version, leave out the ginger
- For the Detox Island Green version, add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger and use water or coconut water