This smoothie is super refreshing on a hot summer day. I like to whip it up and store it in the fridge to sip on throughout the day if I need a pick-me-up. It’s also a great post-run or post-workout recovery drink because it’s packed with protein, healthy fats, calcium and iron-rich spinach, and fast carbs.
Servings 2 People
Prep Time 5 minutes Ingredients
- 1 ½-2 cups water
- 1 heaping cup frozen mango or use pineapple
- 1 cup frozen spinach
- ½ banana fresh or frozen
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- ¼ cup hulled hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Pinch of salt
- Start with 1 ½ cups of water. If you want your smoothie to be thinner or if it’s not blending easily, then add a bit more water.
- Note: depending on how sweet your mango is, you may want to add some sweetener (like maple syrup or honey), to taste.
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add all ingredients (starting with 1 ½ cups water) and blend on high until totally smooth.
- If the smoothie isn’t blending easily, add a touch more water and blend again.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Make the smoothie!
Substitutions:
- Use 4 cups loosely packed fresh spinach in place of frozen.
- Sub the tropical fruit with seasonal peaches!
- Sub hemp seeds with 3 tbsp of nut or seed butter
Storage:
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Leftovers + Repurposing:
- Swirl/shake it up before sipping out of the fridge.
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