Description
A vibrant, refreshing green smoothie made with spinach, frozen pineapple, and coconut water. This simple 5-ingredient recipe masks the taste of greens with natural sweetness, providing hydration and nutrients in under 5 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh spinach (packed, about 60g)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks (about 150g)
- 1 cup coconut water (240ml)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (about 60g)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (about 5ml)
Instructions
- Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly to remove any grit.
- Pour the coconut water into the blender first to help the blades spin freely.
- Add the spinach, frozen pineapple chunks, lemon juice, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend on low speed initially, then gradually increase to high speed.
- Blend for 30-60 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant green.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness if desired.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately to prevent oxidation.
Notes
For the best texture, use frozen pineapple chunks rather than fresh pineapple with ice to avoid a watery consistency. Lemon juice helps stabilize the green color and prevents oxidation. Drink immediately for the best flavor and nutrient retention. If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut water; if too thin, add more ice or frozen fruit.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tall glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
Keywords: green smoothie, detox smoothie, spinach smoothie, pineapple smoothie, coconut water, healthy breakfast, vegan, gluten-free, quick recipe, 5-ingredient recipe