how to make a tropical green smoothie
tropical green smoothie
A simple green smoothie packed with protein, iron, and healthy fat.
| SERVES | PREP TIME | TOTAL TIME |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 mins | 5 mins |
INGREDIENTS
1/2 banana, frozen
1/4 avocado, frozen
1/2 cup pineapple, frozen
1/2 cup mango, frozen
2 cups spinach
1 scoop collagen peptides
1 scoop protein powder
1 scoop hemp seeds
1/2 cup milk of choice (unsweetened)
1/2 cup coconut water (unsweetened)
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.
Notes
Use marine collagen to make P.
To freeze bananas, break them in half and freeze them on a plate overnight. Place them in a ziplock bag the next morning (this way they won’t stick together). Do the same with peeled and pitted avocados.
Nutrition information is calculated with perfect fit protein by tone it up.
Looking for a way to enhance your Daily Harvest smoothies? Take a look at this post for more convenient, balanced smoothie recipes.
| CALORIES | CARBS | PROTEIN | FAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 436 | 50g | 30g | 14g |
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This post was written by Kelly Powers, MA, RDN. Kelly is a Registered Dietitian and Culinary Nutritionist who takes a holistic approach to nutrition and health. She is a recipe developer with a food blog highlighting whole foods, simple recipes, and her life in San Francisco. Kelly is the creator of Weeknight Dinners, a weekly meal plan program that helps users get back in the kitchen and feed themselves well. Kelly specializes in meal planning, the Mediterranean diet, and sustainable behavior change, helping her clients reach their health goals while improving their relationship with food.