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    Detox Island Green Smoothie (Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copy Cat)

    Published: Aug 4, 2023 by Stefani Weiss · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie is a refreshing blend of luscious mango, tangy pineapple, and a hint of zesty ginger. Packed with vitamin C and vibrant greens, this energizing blend will transport your taste buds to an exotic island getaway with every sip.

    Green Detox Island Green Smoothie in a glass with baby spinach leaves on the side.

    The Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie is one of the most popular drinks from Tropical Smoothie Cafe and perhaps one of my favorites, which is why I had to make a homemade version that tastes exactly like the original.

    If you are looking for more refreshing smoothies from Tropical Smoothie Cafe, you should check out my homemade versions of Sunrise Sunset Tropical Smoothie, Kiwi Quencher Tropical Smoothie, and Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie

    🌟 Recipe Overview

    • Creamy Texture. Thanks to the fruits, this smoothie has an extra creamy texture.
    • Refreshing. The pineapple, mango, and ginger blend gives this smoothie the most refreshing flavor.
    • Naturally sweetened. There is no added sweetener here, this smoothie is sweetened just from the fruits.

    📔 Ingredients & Substitutes 

    Ingredients for Detox Island Green Smoothie on a grey stone surface.

    Banana. You can use fresh or frozen bananas. Using frozen bananas will make your smoothie thicker. I recommend using ripe bananas, as that will naturally sweeten the smoothie. If you don’t have a banana, you can double the amount of mango.

    Mango. Use frozen and ripe mango.

    Pineapple. Like with the other two fruits you can use fresh or frozen pineapple. But keep in mind that the frozen fruits will give you a creamier and thicker consistency.

    Baby Spinach is rich in iron, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, and more! Plus it gives that lovely green color. If you don’t have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach cubes or kale.

    Coconut water. We need liquid to bind the ingredients. The coconut water provides a nice tropical taste, but you can also use regular water, orange juice, or plant-based milk.

    Fresh Ginger gives the smoothie a zesty and fresh taste plus makes the smoothie even healthier. You can adjust how much ginger you want in your smoothie according to your preference.

    🥣 How to make this recipe

    STEP 1 - PREPARE THE INGREDIENTS 

    To a blender add the banana, mango, pineapple, baby spinach, coconut water, and fresh ginger.

    STEP 2 - BLEND

    Blend on high speed until thick and creamy.

    Collage with two photos showing how to make for Detox Island Green Smoothie.

    STEP 2 - SERVE

    Pour your Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie into a glass and enjoy!

    📖 Storage instructions

    Refrigerator: You can store leftover smoothies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

    Freezer. You can freeze this smoothie in a freezer-friendly container for up to 3 months. To defrost it, thaw it in the fridge overnight. Another option is to freeze it in ice cubes and to defrost simply toss the ice cubes into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy

    Green Smoothie in a glass

    👩🏻‍🍳 Expert Tips

    • Use ripe fruits. Using ripe fruits is essential for the taste and texture of the smoothie.
    • If you don’t have frozen fruit you can achieve the same thick consistency by adding a few ice cubes.
    • If you feel like your smoothie is not sweet enough, add a splash of maple syrup or honey.

    🧉 variations

    Protein Powder. If you want to make your smoothie more filling you can add a tablespoon of your favorite protein powder. 

    Turn it into a smoothie bowl. Simply add less liquid and you will get a smoothie bowl. 

    Hemp seeds or chia seeds. They have a mild taste and are packed with healthy fats and plant protein, which makes them a great addition to smoothies.

    Oats. They provide dietary fiber which will help you fill full for longer. Oats are also a great addition if you are aiming to make a smoothie bowl, as they will thicken the smoothie.

    Lemon juice. For extra tanginess, add a splash of lemon juice

    Lemon zest. For a lemony flavor, add ½ teaspoon of lemon zest.

    Shredded coconut. For more texture, you can add a tablespoon of shredded coconut

    💬 FAQ

    What's the difference between Island Green and detox island green?

    Detox Island smoothie is naturally sweetened from the fruits, while the island green smoothie is sweetened with Turbinado sugar. Moreover, the Detox Island smoothie contains ginger, which is not present in the Island green smoothie.

    Is there added sugar in the Detox Island Green Smoothie?

    No, Detox Island Green Smoothie is naturally sweetened from the fruits. 

    🧉 More smoothie recipes

    • Mango Magic Tropical Smoothie
    • Triple Berry Oat Tropical Smoothie
    • Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
    • Peanut Paradise Tropical Smoothie

    Did you make this? Tell me about it! Leave a ⭐ REVIEW and COMMENT below!

    Recipe

    Green Tropical Smoothie in a glass

    Detox Island Green Smoothie

    Stefani Weiss
    This Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie is a refreshing blend of luscious mango, tangy pineapple, and a hint of zesty ginger. Packed with vitamin C and vibrant greens, this energising blend will transport your taste buds to an exotic island getaway with every sip
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine refined sugar-free
    Servings 2
    Calories 108 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup ripe banana peeled, either fresh or frozen
    • ½ cup frozen mango
    • ½ cup frozen pineapple
    • 1 cup coconut water
    • 1 cup baby spinach lightly packed
    • 1 inch ginger  peeled and chopped

    Instructions
     

    • To a blender add the banana, mango, pineapple, baby spinach, coconut water and fresh ginger
    • Blend on high speed until thick and creamy.
    • Pour your Detox Island Green Tropical Smoothie to a glass and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use ripe fruits. Using ripe fruits is essential for the taste and texture of the smoothie.
    • If you don’t have frozen fruit you can achieve the same thick consistency by adding a few ice cubes.
    • If you feel like your smoothie is not sweet enough, add a splash of maple syrup or honey.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 140mgPotassium: 647mgFiber: 4gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1901IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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