This super easy green island smoothie is made with simple ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. Kids love the bright green color and refreshing tropical flavor!

This delicious green smoothie recipe is similar to a tropical smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe, just with a few added twists. It’s smooth and creamy texture will get you hooked!

It’s made without banana and with coconut water to give it just a hint of coconut flavor. And the combination of orange, mango, and pineapple give it more than enough sweetness.

In fact, this smoothie is so sweet that your kids won’t even taste the avocado in it – my kids still don’t know! Don’t be surprised if it takes over as their new favorite green smoothie!

And if your kids love tropical flavors, you’ve got to make my Tropical Blue Smoothie Bowl for them! It makes the best summer lunch!

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• Why This Recipe is so Great
• Ingredient Notes
• Dietitian Tips
• Step-by-Step Instructions
• Expert Tips
• Recipe FAQs
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Why This Recipe is so Great

• Easy recipe.
• Made with five different fruits and vegetables.
• Vibrant green color.
• Smooth and creamy texture.
• No banana.
• Vegan
• Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Soy-free.
• Plant based recipe.
• Made without ice.
• Naturally sweet. No added sugar.
• Serve as a snack or as part of breakfast or lunch.
• Just a hint of coconut flavor. Even your kids who don’t like coconut will enjoy this smoothie!
• The amount of fruit in this recipe masks the flavor of avocado. Even my pickiest eater who does not like avocado loves this smoothie!

Ingredient Notes

• Spinach Use fresh or frozen baby spinach. Gives this smoothie a bright green color. Spinach is full of nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin K, calcium, zinc and fiber.
• Avocado Avocados are full of monounsaturated fats, fiber, and various vitamins and minerals.
• Orange Use a large seedless navel orange, peeled. Oranges are high in vitamin C and fiber. If using an orange with seeds, remove the seeds before blending.
• Frozen Pineapple Contains manganese, copper, various vitamins (including vitamin C), and fiber. It also contains bromelain, an enzyme that is thought to help with digestion and reduce inflammation.
• Frozen Mango Adds natural sweetness and helps to give this smoothie a creamy texture. Mango is high in fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin A.
• Coconut water Gives this tropical smoothie just a hint of coconut flavor. If you don’t have coconut water, you can use plain water instead.

Dietitian Tips

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a quick overview of the steps to make this refreshing tropical smoothie. For the full list of ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

It’s so easy! All you need to do is put all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until the desired consistency is reached!

Expert Tips

• Can use frozen banana instead frozen mango.
• Feel free to use kale instead of spinach. If using kale, be sure to remove the thick ribs first.
• If you use fresh fruit, be sure to add ice to this recipe. It may taste a little watered down, but it will still work. Most kids like their smoothies cold.
• Half of the flesh of one avocado is used in this recipe. Slice the avocado lengthwise, then twist the halves apart. Use a spoon to scoop out the flesh of the half without the seed.
• This smoothie makes 40 ounces. If you only need a smoothie for one, pour the rest in glass bottles and store in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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