Recipe: Creamy Tropical Green Smoothie
What’s better than a creamy, dreamy glass of tropical goodness made entirely with the Plate Method? We can’t think of much! This green smoothie has you covered with light and refreshing veggies, sweet fruit, satisfying avocado, and a serving of protein to boot. It puts those other standard smoothies to shame and is really quite delicious.
Feel free to be flexible because this recipe is versatile. If you’re missing one veggie, double up on the other. Given the high water content and mild flavor, these ingredients contribute fiber and hydration but aren’t the primary stars of the show. The fruits provide a balance of sweetness and energizing carbohydrates to fuel you for hours when paired with the avocado’s healthy fats. To make it a meal, we suggest adding a scoop of your choice of unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
This ingredient combination is meant to create a thick smoothie. The fiber-rich vegetables and avocado make the smoothie creamy enough that it could also easily be served in a bowl.
Creamy Tropical Green Smoothie
Serves 1
Ingredients
- 1 large stalk celery, chopped into large pieces
- 1/4 medium cucumber, sliced into coins
- 1 handful spinach
- 1/2 small banana
- 1/3 C frozen mango
- 1/4 large avocado
- 1 serving unflavored/vanilla protein powder of your choosing
- 4 ice cubes, plus more to taste
- 1 C water, plus more to taste
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, blending in more liquid or ice as needed to achieve the desired texture.
Tip: Leftover avocado? Stick it back in the fridge with both halves (seed included!) stuck together and store in a sealed container. Eat within 1-2 days for maximum freshness (some browning on edges is common).
Swaps
- For the spinach: baby kale leaves
- For the banana: 1/2 C papaya
- For the mango: pineapple
- For the protein powder: collagen peptides
