Looking for a way to fuel your body, reduce inflammation, and enjoy a refreshing treat all at once? This green smoothie has got your back. With the perfect combination of leafy greens, zesty lemon, tropical pineapple, mango, and a hint of ginger, it’s a nutrient-packed powerhouse that doesn’t compromise on taste.
Why You’ll Love It
This smoothie isn’t just delicious, it’s an anti-inflammatory hero. Here’s why each ingredient matters:
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Spinach & other leafy greens: Packed with vitamins and minerals, these greens are gentle on the stomach but tough on inflammation.
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Pineapple & mango: Sweet, tropical, and full of antioxidants that support your immune system.
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Ginger: A natural anti-inflammatory that adds a subtle zing without overpowering the fruit.
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Flax seeds: A great source of omega-3s, fibre, and nutrients to keep your gut happy.
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Lemon: Adds brightness, vitamin C, and balances the sweetness of the tropical fruit.
The best part? The flavours are perfectly balanced, this isn’t a “green juice” nightmare. It tastes sweet, tangy, and refreshing all at once.
Ingredients
(Serves 2)
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2 ½–3 cups packed spinach leaves (or other greens, see notes)
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1 small lemon
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1 cup pineapple chunks
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1 cup mango
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1 ripe banana
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½–¾ cup cucumber, rough cut (unpeeled, seeds intact)
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1–1 ½ Tbsp ground flax seeds
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Small piece fresh ginger (about ½ Tbsp, peel optional)
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¾–1 cup water (adjust as needed)
Method
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Add all ingredients to a blender, starting with ¾ cup of water.
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Blend until smooth, adding extra water if needed for your preferred consistency. Blending times vary depending on your blender.
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Taste and adjust with extra fruit or other add-ins if desired. Frozen or fresh fruit both work beautifully.
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Pour into glasses, sip through a straw, and enjoy!
Pro Tips
Spinach substitutions: Don’t have spinach? No problem! Other leafy greens like chard, kale, or even raw broccoli, celery, or carrot can be swapped in.
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Chard: Use about 2 cups and remove the stems.
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Kale: Start with 1 ½ cups, then adjust. The flavour is stronger, so add extra pineapple to mask it if needed.
- Collagen: It's a perfect and delicious way to take your Complete Collagen! Ingredients will support your glow, inside-out.
This smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout fuel, or a mid-day pick-me-up. It’s easy to make, packed with nutrients, and, most importantly, it tastes amazing.
More about Julie
Combining over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical profession with an interest in nutritional science, Julie was inspired to study naturopathic nutritional therapy, igniting her fascination with the world of nutrigenomics – how food and lifestyle choices can influence our genes. After discovering how to use food as medicine for herself, going from obesity and a host of chronic diseases in her 30s to being medication-free and fitter than ever in her 50s, Julie decided to trade dispensing pharmaceuticals for prescribing food to her patients. Now Julie creates nutritional plans and helps her clients reconnect with themselves through food.