Tropical Green Smoothie with Kiwi & Mango

This flavor-packed kiwi mango smoothie is a tropical take on the classic green smoothie. The green color comes from the kiwi and the spinach, while the delicious tropical fruit flavor comes from a combination of strawberry, banana, and mango. It makes for an easy grab-and-go style breakfast or an excellent excuse to slow things down and take an afternoon break. Bonus: it’s dairy-free, added-sugar-free, and vegan friendly.

Making your smoothie

Making a smoothie is one of the easiest things you’ll conquer in the kitchen. Measure your ingredients into the blender pitcher. Blend until smooth. Serve. You can measure by volume or weight, and as you gain more experience, you’ll be able to measure by sight.

When my blender lived on the countertop, I preferred to put the blender pitcher on my scale and measure by weight. Now that my blender lives in the pantry, I find it much easier to grab a quart-sized glass canning jar, then use my stick blender to puree it thoroughly. Working with the jar, I know that I can fill it 3/4 of the way to make two small or one large smoothie, whereas the increased size of the blender pitcher made it very easy for my eyes to want more than my stomach needs.

Tips for Success

No matter how easy a recipe may be, there is always room for a few tips to guarantee your success. Getting the right consistency is the key to a great smoothie. Here are a few simple fixes:

• For a thicker smoothie – Use frozen fruit and add liquid sparingly.
• If your smoothie is too thin – Add ice cubes or an underripe banana.
• If your smoothie is too thick – Thin it out with water, your favorite milk, or juice.

Optional Smoothie Add-ins

The best part about making smoothies at home is how easy they are to customize for your own taste buds and dietary needs. Try any of these popular add-ins to make this kiwi smoothie uniquely yours:

• Leafy greens like baby kale or arugula
• Fruits like pineapple, papaya, or pear
• Sesame seeds or chia seeds
• Protein boosters like whey or collagen powder
• Oats for extra fiber
• Spices like cinnamon, coriander, ginger, or cardamom
• Flavored liquids like plant-based milk or orange juice

Tropical Green Smoothie with Kiwi & Mango

This flavor-packed kiwi mango smoothie is a tropical take on the classic green smoothie. The green color comes from the kiwi and the spinach, while the delicious tropical fruit flavor comes from a combination of strawberry, banana, and mango. It makes for an easy grab-and-go style breakfast or an excellent excuse to slow things down and take an afternoon break. Bonus: it's dairy-free, added-sugar-free, and vegan friendly.

4.8 stars (5 ratings)

prep: 5 minutes minutes

total: 5 minutes minutes

servings: 1 smoothie

author: Renee N Gardner

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Ingredients

• 1 medium sized kiwi (2.5 oz or 1/2 cup chopped)
• 3 medium strawberries (3 oz or 1/2 cup chopped)
• 1/2 cup mango chunks (3 oz or 1/2 cup chopped)
• 1/2 banana (2 oz)
• 15 leaves baby spinach (0.5 oz or 1/2 cup or 1 small handful)
• 1/2 teaspoon chia seeds
• 1/2 cup water or ice cubes

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.
• Enjoy immediately.

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Notes

Both fresh of frozen fruit works well in this smoothie. For a thicker smoothie, try using frozen fruit and ice cubes in place of the water.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcal

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