I’m a huge Tropical Smoothie Cafe head, but my wallet is not a fan! I developed this island green tropical smoothie recipe to get that quick fix for less! It’s loaded with spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, and banana just like the real thing. Plus, I feel so much healthier knowing exactly what’s going into my breakfast.
This copycat Tropical Smoothie Cafe recipe is so simple, and simplicity is key for me when it comes to healthy meals and snacks. This island green tropical smoothie recipe is filled with tropical fruits, greens, and coconut water. The ingredients list here is so simple. I love making smoothies at home, because I know exactly what’s in them. No added sugars or surprise ingredients.
What’s in this Island Green Tropical Smoothie Recipe?
- Banana: Loaded with fiber to keep you fuller for longer.
- Pineapple: A great source of vitamin C and magnesium. Pineapple also contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps you digest food more easily.
- Mango: Rich in antioxidants and vitamins A and C.
- Spinach or Kale: Adds key vitamins and nutrients and makes the smoothie bright green. Other greens you can try are chard and collard greens, but those tend to taste more bitter.
- Coconut Water: A great source of hydrating electrolytes and potassium.
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Tips for Success
- I highly recommend using frozen fruit for your smoothie. It creates the perfect thick and icy consistency. It’s just not quite the same with fresh fruits.
- Try some classic Tropical Smoothie Cafe add-ins, like avocado, chia seeds, flax seeds, ginger, lime, orange juice, whole-grain oats, or non-fat yogurt.
- You can even add supplements, like protein powder, collagen peptides, or probiotics.
- To make a smoothie bowl, reduce the coconut water to ½ cup and top with your desired toppings (fresh pineapple, banana, coconut, and chia seeds are great options).
- Although I do not recommend storing this smoothie for later, I have successfully poured leftovers into an ice cube tray in the freezer and reblended them later.
Top Reader Review
- “Great recipe! Tastes amazing and very similar to the Tropical Cafe one.” -Emily
Island Green Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen banana slices
- ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup spinach or kale packed
- 1 cup coconut water
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.1 cup fresh or frozen banana slices, ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks, ½ cup frozen mango chunks, 1 cup spinach or kale, 1 cup coconut water
- Serve immediately.
How to Make an Island Green Tropical Smoothie Step-by-Step
Blend the Smoothie: Add 1 cup of fresh or frozen banana slices, ½ cup of frozen pineapple chunks, ½ cup of frozen mango chunks, 1 cup of spinach or kale, and 1 cup of coconut water to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Serve the Smoothie: Serve immediately.
Great recipe! Tastes amazing and very similar to the Tropical Cafe one.
Didn’t have any coconut water but it was yummy
So glad you enjoyed it!