Well, I’m incredibly relieved that the weekend is here! We had a jam-packed week that never seemed to let up. Deep exhales and gratitude for a couple slower days. Our Toronto Raptors have their first playoff game, we have a couple family get-togethers, Game of Thrones is back (!!), and we also have a big date with our backyard for some much-needed Spring cleanup. Hoping to mix some very cold beers into that last activity. It’ll all be over before we know it, so I’m going to savour this time.
I’ve got a super wholesome smoothie recipe for you today, born out of my own deep personal need for some liquid vitality if I’m being honest. Hope you love the deep green too!
Deep Tropical Vibes Green Smoothie
Deep tropical vibes green smoothie is naturally sweet and refreshing. Kale hides within the tropical flavours of mango, coconut, and ginger.
Servings 1
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup coconut water
- ¼ cup plain coconut milk yogurt
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger juice (see notes)
- pinch sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 stalks of kale, chopped
- 1 ripe Ataulfo mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 ripe banana, preferably frozen
- ice (optional
- shredded coconut for topping (optional)
Equipment
Notes
- If you’re sensitive to the taste of kale, I’d stick with two stalks only. I’d also throw a handful of ice into the smoothie as well. A colder temperature/frothier texture seems to knock out the hint of brassica.
- If you have a high speed blender, a 2-inch chunk of peeled ginger is fine (as opposed to juice). You could also finely grate it with a microplane if you have a normal blender.
- The best coconut milk yogurts (in my opinion) are Coyo or Anita’s.
Instructions
- In an upright blender, combine the orange juice, coconut water, coconut milk yogurt, ginger juice, salt, vanilla, kale, chopped mango, banana, and ice (if using). Blend on high until creamy and smooth. Serve the deep tropical vibes green smoothie immediately with a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top if you like.
This is my go to smoothie almost every morning when the weather is warm. Not only do I love this smoothie, but so does my 2 year old son.
I generally omit the yogurt, use frozen mango and pineapple, and just throw a whole peeled orange straight into the blender instead of using fresh squeezed orange juice.
This is so refreshing and tasty!
I absolutely love your links! I look forward to them because they are always so lovely and real and funny and sweet and great. Thanks for that. Green smoothies are also my jam, so gracias and Happy Monday!