Make the best Island Green Tropical Smoothie at home in just a few minutes with six ingredients! This Tropical Smoothie Cafe copycat recipe has the perfect blend of tropical fruit and healthy greens – with no added sugar! Plus, it’s naturally vegan and gluten-free!

A vibrant green smoothie served in a tall glass, garnished with a fresh pineapple wedge with a yellow and white striped straw.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

FAMILY FRIENDLY – This smoothie is a great way for everyone to eat healthy greens.
HEALTHY – Packed with fruits and vegetables, this smoothie is a powerhouse of vitamins and minerals.
INEXPENSIVE – Save $8.99 and make this at home for a fraction of the Tropical Smoothie Cafe price.
EASY – This smoothie is ready in under 5 minutes.

Island Green Smoothie Ingredients

The ingredients for the Island Green tropical smoothie on a wooden table.

Ingredient Notes

Spinach and Kale are the secret to the vibrant color and are a powerhouse of nutrients. If you don’t have kale, you can just use spinach.
Mango and Pineapple add tropical flavor and natural sweetness. Use frozen fruit for the best flavor.
Banana adds creaminess and sweetness. Use a frozen banana for the thickest smoothie.
Coconut water adds just the right amount of tropical flavor.

See the printable recipe card for quantities and a complete list of ingredients.

Variations

Tropical Smoothie Detox Island Green recipe: Add a small piece of ginger for an exact copycat of the fan-favorite smoothie.
Coconut: Use coconut milk instead of coconut water.
Nutrient Boost: Increase the nutritional value by adding chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp hearts.
Protein: Add unflavored or vanilla protein powder, collagen powder, or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
Berry Island Green Smoothie: Add blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries to add antioxidants.

How To Make Tropical Smoothie Island Green At Home

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the coconut water, spinach, kale, banana, mango, and pineapple to a high-powered blender.

The ingredients for the green smoothie in a blender.

Step 2: Blend on high speed until everything is smooth and creamy.

Ingredients for the green tropical smoothie blended in a blender cup.

Step 3: Pour the smoothie into two glasses.

The smoothie mixture being poured out of a blender cup into a tall glass.

Step 4: Garnish with fresh pineapple and serve immediately. Enjoy!

The Island Green tropical smoothie in a tall glass garnished with a pineapple wedge.

Expert Tips

Use frozen fruit to give your smoothie a thick frosty texture without the need for ice, which can water it down.
Freeze fresh fruit the night before for the best flavor.
If you don’t have a high-powered blender, blend the greens with the coconut water first until smooth. Gradually add the frozen fruit until everything is blended.
Serve immediately after blending.

FAQs about Island Green Smoothie

The Detox Island Green smoothie is naturally sweetened with fruit and contains ginger, unlike the Island Green smoothie, which doesn’t contain ginger.

Yes, you can use fresh fruit instead of frozen, but add about 1 cup of ice cubes to thicken the smoothie.

This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately after blending, but you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just give it a good shake before drinking.

The classic Island Green smoothie blends spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, and banana together with turbinado sugar. The Detox Green version builds on this foundation by adding fresh ginger and omitting the sugar.

The green tropical smoothie in a tall glass with a white and yellow striped straw.

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