A vitamin-packed Green Smoothie Recipe that not only tastes great but is healthy and so easy to make. Tropical fruits, spinach, and collagen powder come together to create a blend of nutrients and flavor in a drink the whole family will love!
There are so many combinations of fruits and veggies that make whole food green and glowing smoothies, but this one is my favorite! It’s made with mango, pineapple, bananas, flax seeds, and spinach, and I like to add a scoop of collagen to mine to ramp up the health benefits even more.
It comes together easily in a blender, and not only does it taste delicious, but it’s got plenty of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You’ll love it first thing in the morning, as an afternoon snack, or as a post-workout drink.
No matter how and when you drink it, it’ll have you glowing from the inside out!
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Why This Recipe Works
- Kids love it - It’s delicious! The spinach gives the smoothie all the health benefits without the taste. This smoothie is delicious thanks to the sweet tropical fruit we’re using!
- Easy to make - When using frozen fruit, there’s no need to spend time peeling, cutting, or chopping fruit. You just dump and pour everything into a blender and mix. It’s that quick and easy.
- Healthy - This green smoothie with spinach delivers vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber, collagen, antioxidants, and more. You can’t go wrong with a healthy and flavorful smoothie made with whole ingredients.
- Cost-effective - I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather save money by making my smoothies at home. Healthy smoothies can be so expensive to buy!
What’s in This Spinach Smoothie Recipe
- Frozen fruit - Pineapple chunks and frozen mango
- Banana - Use half. The riper the banana the sweeter it will be. It will also thicken your smoothie quite a bit, even more so if you decide to use frozen bananas.
- Spinach - Use fresh baby spinach or packed frozen spinach. If using frozen, make sure to thaw it and squeeze out excess water.
- Water or milk - If using milk, use whatever kind you prefer. Dairy milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, coconut milk, you name it! You can also use coconut water instead.
- Collagen - I sometimes use collagen powder. Use whichever one is your favorite. They do come in different flavors, so just be sure it won’t taste funny in this green smoothie recipe.
- Flax seeds - High in fiber and Omega 3s, flax seeds provide extra nutrients.
How to Make a Glowing Green Smoothie
You’re going to love how easy this 2-step recipe is.
Step 1: Add all ingredients (except the flax) into a high-powered blender. Blenders like Vitamix or Blendtec are great for whipping smoothies into a smooth consistency in less time. Especially when it comes to blending gritty powders.
Step 2: Blend for 1-2 minutes until your desired consistency has been reached. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with flax seeds. Cheers!
This drink is best enjoyed right away. Since it’s so quick to make, there’s no need to make it ahead. If you do have leftovers, it will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Tips & Variations
- Double the recipe and pour half into popsicle molds. The kids will love these!
- Some people have trouble digesting whole flax seeds. If this is the case, you can use ground flax seeds instead. Either sprinkle them on top or blend them right into the smoothie.
- Swap the flax seeds with hemp hearts for something different.
- Try using a different leafy green. Kale would be another great option.
- If you prefer one fruit over another, use more of that one. Use all mango and pineapple, use only pineapple, or use banana and mango. The combination is up to you!
- If you like a thinner smoothie, stick with water and thaw your fruit first. Frozen fruit will always make your smoothie thicker.
Green Smoothie FAQs
Yes! You can prep the ingredients and store them in freezer bags. Blend with liquid when ready for a quick smoothie.
Absolutely! Spinach works best for a mild flavor, but kale or Swiss chard are great alternatives.
Yes, try hemp hearts, chia seeds, or skip them entirely. Ground flax seeds are easier to digest than whole.
Yes! Just add ice cubes to keep the smoothie cold and thick. Frozen fruit will make it creamier naturally.
Definitely! Stick with water, coconut water, or your favorite plant-based milk for a creamy, dairy-free option.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Green Smoothie for Energy (5‑Minute Healthy Drink)
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup pineapple chunks frozen
- ¼ cup mango frozen
- ½ banana
- ½ cup baby spinach fresh, packed
- ½ cup water or milk of your choice
- 1 scoop collagen powder 100% optional
- flax seeds 100% optional, grounded for topping
Instructions
- Add pineapple chunks, mango, banana, spinach, water and a scoop of Collagen into blender.
- Blend for 1-2 minutes, or until smoothie has a smooth texture. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with flax seed and enjoy!
Notes
- Switch it up with hemp hearts instead of flax seeds for a different flavor and texture.
- Try different leafy greens. Kale is a great alternative to spinach if you want to mix it up.
- Customize the fruit. Love mango? Use more! Prefer pineapple or banana? Go ahead—mix and match to your taste.
- Adjust smoothie thickness. For a thinner smoothie, use water and thaw frozen fruit first; frozen fruit makes it thicker and creamier.
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goketogenics
thanks for sharing this recipe, i will try it
hqketo
Wow its look so testy i'll must try this thanks for sharing:)
Mike86PhD
WOOOW! Those recipes are really tasty! Thanks for sharing dear Munchkin Time.
Z
Hi
The glowing green smoothie recipe was a hit with my family! Everyone loved it!
Munchkin Time
Hi Z! Thank you so much for your recipe review, I am soooo happy your family loved it! 😀