Tropical Green Paleo Smoothie Recipe {Dairy-Free) - My Natural Family (2024)

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This Paleo smoothie recipe is chocked full of good healthy delicious fruits and vegetables and with no white sugar added. Green smoothies are an essential part of our home. It is a great way to get a lot of nutrition in a delicious way! They can be so versatile and have so many fun flavors. There are plenty of combinations to please everyone.

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Today I wanted to share with you my favorite paleo breakfast smoothie recipe. One of the best parts of smoothies is how easy it is to make one. Tossing ingredients into a blender - now that is something I can handle doing. 🙂

I have to admit that I didn't totally come up with this green smoothie recipe on my own. We had a similar smoothie from a food truck several years ago. My children LOVED it, greens and all, and begged me to figure out how to make it myself. So after a little experimenting, I came up with this recipe. One of my favorite things about it is that it's fun and easy to make.

Plus, I love that it gets my children to eat their greens, raw fruit, and essential oils. And, it's not a small number of greens. I mean, 3 cups of spinach. That's a lot of greens. It's not just a token amount of greens so you can call it a "green" smoothie (and don't tell me you don't do that sometimes).

Costco has a blend of baby greens that come in a bag that I really like for smoothies. The blend has baby spinach, baby kale, baby chard, etc. Make sure to pack the greens into the measuring cup when measuring. You could use coconut milk in a carton, but canned will give it the best flavor.

My secret ingredient in smoothies is an avocado. It does not taste avocado-y, but it keeps it from separating (it will eventually separate a little bit if stored in the fridge over several hours) and makes it so creamy and smooth. Plus you get a dose of healthy fats.

I also added a few drops of wild orange essential oil to really make this smoothie flavorful and refreshing!

Here are some adaptions and substitutions I like to make to this recipe:

  • Kale instead of spinach works well
  • The riper the banana, the sweeter it is
  • To make this extra creamy and rich, chill the coconut milk * first then only use the thick cream from the top of the can
  • You may substitute the coconut milk * with regular milk, avocado milk, greek yogurt, etc. Lots of options.
  • I almost always never use the maple syrup *, although my daughter likes lots of extras. You could use another sweetener too, like honey or sugar.
  • You could experiment with other essential oils, like lime or lemon
  • I almost always add a few dashes of Real Salt * to my smoothies. I would never add "regular" salt to a smoothie, but Real Salt * brings out the flavor and makes it taste sweeter
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Tropical Paleo Smoothie Recipe

  • Author: Rebecca Baron
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Cuisine: Paleo
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This Paleo coconut milk * smoothie recipe is chocked full of good healthy delicious fruits and vegetables and with no white sugar added. My children ask me to make it all the time.

Ingredients

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  • 3 Cups Spinach (Kale, or a blend of small leafy greens, packed)
  • 1 Banana (peeled)
  • 1 Orange (peeled)
  • 1 ½ Cups Pineapple (cubed)
  • ½ Avocado (pitted and skin removed)
  • 1 Cup Coconut Milk * (canned for best flavor)
  • 1 Tbl Pure Maple Syrup * (optional - use if fruit is not very sweet)
  • 2 Cups Crushed Ice
  • 3 drops Wild Orange Essential Oil (optional)
  • Dried Coconut Chips * (optional)
  • Chia Seeds * (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients (besides the coconut chips and chia seeds) in a high speed blender and blend until very smooth and creamy, 1 ½-2 minutes.
  2. Pour into 3-4 glasses and top with dried coconut chips and chia seeds, if desired.
  3. Will keep up to 2-3 days refrigerated. Stir briskly to re-combine if storing in the fridge.

Keywords: healthy, sugar-free, easy

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  1. Kayla

    I hate avocado anyways I could leave it out

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    • Rebecca Baron

      Yes. You could. Although, I must say you can't taste it all in the smoothie.

      Reply

  2. Barb

    This recipe looks really good. I like to use essential oils in food recipes. It is so much easier.

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  3. Anna | blenderauthority.com

    Great smoothie recipe. I never use essential oils for eating but I've read about it. I love all your Paleo friendly recipes on the site.

    Reply

    • Rebecca

      Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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Tropical Green Paleo Smoothie Recipe {Dairy-Free) - My Natural Family (2024)

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What is in island green from Tropical Smoothie? ›

This Tropical Island Green Smoothie is made with a refreshing blend of frozen fruit, spinach, and a splash of coconut milk.

Is my green smoothie healthy? ›

Green smoothies are nutrient-rich blends of fruits and vegetables. They've become a popular way for people to meet their recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals. Unlike juices, green smoothies retain the beneficial fiber content from whole foods.

How does Tropical Smoothie make their smoothies? ›

How does tropical smoothie make their smoothies? They tend to use ice and a little bit of water to make the smoothies thick, but they add juice concentrate rather than normal juice so that it can balance with the ice. The concentrate is thicker than normal juice and is not as diluted as normal juice.

Is it safe to drink green smoothies everyday? ›

The answer is yes, absolutely. Green smoothies are still a great way to get the nutrients your body craves. But, as with anything else, be mindful of your choices — rotate your ingredients, wash produce thoroughly and allow yourself a few “smoothie-free” days every week so you can try other nutrient-dense foods.

How many times a week should you drink a green smoothie? ›

Many people do not consume enough greens, even those who stay on a raw food diet. By drinking two or three cups of green smoothies daily you will consume enough greens for the day to nourish your body, and all of the beneficial nutrients will be well assimilated.

What's the healthiest smoothie at Tropical Smoothie? ›

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Is Tropical Smoothie really healthy? ›

Smoothies:Tropical Smoothie Cafe's smoothies can be healthy depending on the ingredients you choose. Opting for smoothies made with fresh fruits, vegetables, and natural ingredients without added sugars or artificial flavors can be nutritious.

What is the difference between Tropical Smoothie Island Green and detox? ›

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.

Are green smoothies full of sugar? ›

Smoothies are high in sugar.

Even if they have some added vegetables like spinach or kale, they are still likely to be high in sugar.

Can green smoothies replace meals? ›

"It's really fine to have a smoothie every day. It can be a convenient meal replacement as long as you're making sure that it really is replacing the meal. Not too few calories, but not too many calories," says Fye.

What's the difference between green juice and green smoothie? ›

Unlike juices, smoothies are made with whole veggies, so they can be a good source of fiber as well as nutrients. But you're best off making your own. Commercially available smoothies may have lots of juice — and very few whole fruits or veggies.

What is the liquid in tropical smoothie? ›

What ingredients are in a tropical smoothie? Pineapple juice, coconut milk, banana, frozen mango and pineapple. Get our FREE recipe guide with our most popular recipes of all time!

Does tropical smoothie use real eggs? ›

Tropical Smoothie Cafe® offers vegetarian menu items, which do not include animal meats, but may include eggs, dairy, fish, honey and foods with animal by-products. In addition, many of our menu items can be made using a plant-based chicken substitute.

Do they put sugar in smoothies at tropical smoothie? ›

Generally, a tropical smoothie may contain added sugar from sources like: Sweetened Fruit Juices: Some recipes use fruit juices that contain added sugars for sweetness. Sweetened Yogurt or Frozen Yogurt: If the smoothie includes yogurt or frozen yogurt, it may contain added sugars unless it's speci.

What is a green smoothie made of? ›

This classic Green Smoothie is a nutritious powerhouse loaded with fresh spinach, banana, orange, and pineapple. It is customizable but make sure to have at least one frozen fruit in this smoothie to make it chilled and thicken it up a little. The ingredients are so simple and good for you.

What is the healthiest green to put in a smoothie? ›

The best green vegetables to add to smoothies in terms of flavor profile and nutritional value include spinach, kale, romaine lettuce, zucchini, cucumber, and avocado (which is technically a fruit but is more commonly used as a vegetable).

How to make greens powder for smoothies? ›

How To Make Greens Powder:
  1. CUT. Start by cutting the stems off your greens. ...
  2. RINSE. Next, rinse your greens by submerging in cold water. ...
  3. DRY. Dry greens & remove any in-lining thick stems. ...
  4. PLACE. Now you're ready to dehydrate! ...
  5. DEHYDRATE on low 4-5 hours or overnight. ...
  6. REMOVE. ...
  7. GRIND & STORE.
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