3-Ingredient Tropical Greens Smoothie Packs

Name: 3-Ingredient Tropical Greens Smoothie Packs
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tropical fruit medley; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 4 cups reduced-fat milk or nondairy alternative, divided

Using a frozen tropical fruit blend is a handy shortcut for smoothies because it often contains both banana and mango, which add natural sweetness. Freezing the fresh spinach with the fruit is a great way to keep it from going bad before you can use it. Feel free to add a scoop of your favorite protein powder before blending.

By

Carolyn Hodges, M.S., RDN

Published on May 14, 2021

3-ingredient tropical greens smoothie — Photo: Carolyn Hodges

Active Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

4

Nutrition Profile:

Egg Free Gluten-Free Nut-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

1 (32-ounce) bag frozen tropical fruit medley
4 cups fresh baby spinach
4 cups reduced-fat milk or nondairy alternative, divided

Directions

Place 1 1/2 cups of frozen fruit in each of 4 sealable freezer-safe bags. Add 1 cup spinach to each bag. Seal the bags and freeze for up to 3 months.
To prepare a smoothie, add 1 cup milk (or nondairy alternative) to a blender. Add the contents of 1 smoothie pack and blend until smooth.

Equipment

4 sealable freezer-safe bags like Stasher Bags

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

229	Calories
2g	Fat
43g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 229
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 35g
Protein 11g	22%
Total Fat 2g	3%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 12mg	4%
Vitamin A 4793IU	96%
Sodium 151mg	7%
Potassium 366mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.