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Island Green Smoothie

A tropical smoothie combining fresh spinach, pineapple, banana, coconut milk, yogurt, and citrus for a creamy, nutrient-packed beverage that tastes like vacation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Beverage, Breakfast
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh spinach loosely packed, or frozen
  • 1.5 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat or light
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain, unsweetened
  • 0.5 cup fresh orange juice or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon raw honey optional, for extra sweetness
  • 0.5 cup ice cubes adjust for thickness

Equipment

  • High-powered blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Glasses
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and place them near your blender.
  2. If your banana is not frozen, slice it and freeze for at least two hours to prevent watering down the smoothie.
  3. Pour the coconut milk and fresh orange juice into the blender first to create a liquid base.
  4. Add the fresh spinach on top of the liquids to ensure even blending without clumps.
  5. Layer the frozen pineapple chunks and frozen banana slices over the spinach.
  6. Add the Greek yogurt and drizzle the raw honey if using for extra sweetness.
  7. Top with ice cubes to keep the mixture cold and thick.
  8. Blend on low speed for 5–10 seconds to combine ingredients, then increase to high speed and blend for 30–40 seconds until silky smooth.
  9. Taste the smoothie and adjust consistency by adding more coconut milk or juice, and sweetness by adding more honey if desired. Blend for an additional 5 seconds if adjustments are made.
  10. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately, consuming within 10 minutes for best texture.

Notes

Pro Tip: Freeze banana slices in advance and prep spinach in portioned freezer bags so you can blend a smoothie in seconds on busy mornings.