Author: Heather
Category: Drinks
Published Date: 01/26/2018
Comments: 56
Searching for the Unicorn of Green Smoothies?
Packed with spinach, this smoothie includes good for you foods like banana, mango, freshly squeezed orange juice and coconut milk. I added some maple syrup for a little added sweetness and topped with shredded coconut. My husband and I loved it! It had been so long since we had a green smoothie and it was like seeing an old friend.
My Kids Opinion.
My kids? Well, they didn’t share the sentiment. Unfortunately, it was “too spinachy” though if you’ve ever had a smoothie with spinach in it, you’ll probably agree that you can’t really taste the spinach. While they love cooked spinach, they just can’t be convinced that raw spinach is good too. But don’t think I’m giving up on that one! I’m already working on another one to change their mind!
Low in fat and even lower in cholesterol, spinach is high in niacin and zinc, as well as protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E and K, thiamin, vitamin B6, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, copper, and manganese. In other words, it’s loaded with good things for every part of your body!*
Don’t forget, you can add in additional fruits to change it up a bit, though this dairy-free mango coconut green smoothie is delicious as is! Make sure to check out our Dairy-Free Very Berry Smoothie too!
Check out the recipe and let me know what you think in the comment section below!
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Dairy-Free Mango Coconut Green Smoothie
Description
The unicorn of green smoothies. It’s so good, it’s magical.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves (packed)
- 1 cup frozen chopped mango
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 3/4 cup canned coconut milk
- 1/2 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- unsweetened coconut flakes (topping)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
- Top with coconut flakes!
- Enjoy!
* Spinach facts courtesy of Dr. Mercola.
It looks like such a good recipe. I think the mango would make it taste really tropical and I wouldn’t even taste the spinach at all.
Yum! This sounds absolutely delicious – I be the mango and coconut taste absolutely delicious together as well.
Yum, this sounds like a smoothie I’d enjoy. I haven’t had a smoothie in ages. I’ll be making this soon!
I’m definitely bookmarking this. I’m cutting dairy out of my diet this year, so I need more smoothies without it.
I’m with your kids on green smoothies, however, I think this one sounds really good. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I might be able to join the adult world with this green smoothie!
I love green smoothies! Smoothies in general are a great way to get a lot of nutrients packed into a breakfast, lunch, or snack.
This is exactly what I am looking for. I am working on eating healthier and learning more about nutrition and something like this would also hit my sweet tooth which is what is my biggest problem. TJ