Refreshing and packed with vitamins, this Mango Spinach Green Smoothie is just the pick-me-up you need to get through your day.
I have been lucky to have met a number of fabulous food bloggers in the past year or two. After spending a good 3 years juggling home life, blogging in the wee hours and basically hiding behind the computer screen, I now have a slew of bloggers that I can call my friends.
Some I have met at conferences, others I have never met face-to-face. But the support, camaraderie and general warm & fuzzies are priceless. And today I want share some blogging love and introduce you to Stacy, from Center Stage Wellness.
Stacy is such a sincere person and positive energy force, you won’t know what hit you! She is a healthy life coach, foodie and such a wonderful person to get to know. I took her January Jump Start to set a strong momentum into my new year’s resolutions.
Although a two-month cough kept me from getting everything I wanted accomplished, I still use a lot of what I learned with Stacy in my day-to-day routine.
I recently went to her site in search of a green smoothie recipe, which I admit, I’ve been avoiding like the plague. I wanted something healthy, not overly sweet and certainly something that did NOT taste like swamp juice.
Stacy’s smoothie is super simple. It’s also goof proof, as I eye-balled the measurements, even adding more spinach than the recipe called for. Plus, instead of kefir I used Greek yogurt.
And it is delicious. Great for breakfast on the run, or a little afternoon pick-me-up.
You can also try this green smoothie with other healthy greens like kale or chard, or even a mix of your favorite greens.
Mango Spinach Green Smoothie
Refreshing and packed with vitamins, this Mango Spinach Green Smoothie is just the pick-me-up you need to get through your day.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups fresh spinach or other greens, packed
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/4 tsp chia seeds
Directions:
- Add in a blender:
- 3 cups fresh spinach or other greens, packed
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
- Purée until smooth, adding water as needed if too thick.
- Pour into a glass and top with:
- 1/4 tsp chia seeds
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Yield: 1 serving
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Dorothy at ShockinglyDelicious says
That looks fantastic!
Laura says
Thank you, Dorothy!
Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen says
Shared this on my Facebook page 🙂
Laura says
Thank you for the share!
Sunithi says
Love green smoothies and this variation with kefir sounds good ! I drink a green smoothie every morning. So will try this variation as well. Your green smoothie looks fab 🙂
Laura says
I am trying to be good, but every day is tough. It’s also A LOT of spinach!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I’ve never tried a green smoothie (to be honest, they scare me a little!) but I trust you so this looks like one worth trying. Love the mango!
Laura says
It doesn’t help that you bake such sinful goodies!
diabeticFoodie says
Going on my to-try list!
Laura says
Awesome! I hope you like it, too!
kitchenriffs says
Gosh, you do so much with mango. This is great – a smoothie combo that wouldn’t have occurred to me. And thanks for introducing us to Stacy!
Laura says
Gotta do something with these over ripe mangos!
Suzanne Perazzini says
It certainly looks delicious as well as healthy and green is my favourite colour.
Laura says
Green is my Professor’s favorite color, too. And I really love this color of green.
Amee says
I’m relieved that you confirmed it was not swamp juice. 😉
Laura says
Yes, I have done my research on swamp juice! LOL! You know what I’m talking about – I don’t do shots of wheat grass!
Eha says
Well, I would never have thought of putting mango and spinach together, but this too fascinating not to try 🙂 ! Thank you for the introduction to ‘Centre Stage Wellness’ too!
Laura says
Thanks, Eha! Do stop by and give Stacy a hello from down under!
Cut `n Clean Greens says
Love this pretty smoothie! We’re going to start our Labor Day weekend with it by featuring it on our Facebook page and link here so people can see how you made it, and your lovely photography. Tell your readers that if they wish, they should come LIKE us on Facebook for more recipes and tips on greens like kale, chard, beet, mustard, turnip, collard, escarole, dandelion and other green leafies. https://www.facebook.com/Cut.n.Clean.Greens
–Your friendly Southern California farmers at Cut `n Clean Greens
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Laura says
Thanks, that’s awesome! Will definitely share with my readers!
Jeanne @JollyTomato says
WOW – This looks amazing. I love greens but not “swamp juice” so this might just fit the bill. The question is – will kids drink it?
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
I enjoy any kinds of smoothies including green ones as long as they are prepared by someone… There I said it. I am too lazy to make fruit/green smoothies… that’s it. I think I should really try making good healthy smoothies and I know it’s not THAT too much hassle, especially if it’s satisfying and beautiful like this. Off to check Stacy’s site!
jen says
Thank you for sharing this one. I recently started a simple 30 day green smoothie challenge and I can’t wait to try this one!!