So Fresh and So Green Green Smoothie

This smoothie is exactly what it sounds like…so fresh, so green, and ridiculously refreshing. Packed with juicy pineapple, creamy banana, hydrating coconut water, spinach, fresh mint, and yogurt, it’s an easy throw-together smoothie that tastes tropical while sneaking in a whole bunch of nutrition.

The coconut water and fruit provide natural electrolytes, making this smoothie perfect after a workout, on hot summer days, or anytime you need a quick energy boost that actually feels good. The spinach blends right in, the mint makes it extra fresh, and the yogurt adds creaminess plus satisfying protein to help keep you full.

Basically, it’s the kind of green smoothie that makes you feel like you have your life together… even if you’re drinking it while standing in your kitchen hiding from your teenagers.

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Laura Burak MS, RDN

So Fresh and So Green Green Smoothie

A refreshing green electrolyte-rich smoothie with sweet tropical ingredients

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Servings: 1

Course: Drinks, Snack

Calories: 290

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 fresh or frozen banana
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup coconut water

Equipment

• Blender

Method

 

1. Place ingredients into a blender in this order and blend until silky smooth.
2. Pour into a cup and enjoy.

Notes

Feel free to swap in any milk (dairy or non-dairy) you prefer. Use Greek or Skyr yogurt for more protein.

This smoothie has about ~290 calories, ~7 grams of protein (calculated using regular plain yogurt) and 7 grams of fiber.