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)

FAQs

What does the island green smoothie from Tropical Smoothie have in it? ›

This Tropical Island Green Smoothie is made with a refreshing blend of frozen fruit, spinach, and a splash of coconut milk. One sip and this smoothie will have you dreaming of the tropics!

Can you live on green smoothies? ›

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.

What's in the green smoothie at Panera? ›

Guava and mango puree concentrates, with white grape, pineapple, and passionfruit juice concentrates blended with spinach and ice.

Is Tropical Smoothie green smoothie healthy? ›

Most Nutritious Option

The most nutrient-packed and healthy option at Tropical Smoothie Cafe is the popular Detox Island Green smoothie, thanks to its fresh vegetable and fruit ingredients.

Does the Detox Island green have dairy? ›

It's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan as well as packed with leafy greens.

Are green smoothies healthier? ›

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.

Does Panera use real fruit in their smoothies? ›

A mix of fruit purees and juice concentrates, blended with a banana and plain Greek yogurt and ice.

What is a green smoothie made of? ›

Easy 3 Ingredients for a Green Smoothie. The basic smoothie recipe only has three ingredients — so easy! You just combine your favorite leafy green vegetable, fresh or frozen fruit, and a liquid (to help it blend).

Does the island green smoothie have added sugar? ›

Calories in Island Green Smoothie No Sugar Added by Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Nutrition Facts.

What is the difference between island green and detox island green smoothie? ›

What is the difference between Island Green and Detox Island Green? The traditional Island Green smoothie often includes sweeteners or additional fruits for taste, while the Detox Island Green focuses on ingredients such as ginger and leafy greens, without added sugars.

What are Tropical Smoothie smoothies made out of? ›

This tropical smoothie recipe is a blend of mango, pineapple, banana and coconut milk, all mixed together to create a creamy and refreshing drink. The perfect breakfast or snack option that's loaded with nutrients!

How many calories are in a Tropical Smoothie Detox Island Green? ›

Tropical Smoothie Cafe Smoothies Detox Island Green (1 serving) contains 43g total carbs, 38g net carbs, 0g fat, 4g protein, and 180 calories.

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