Kelsi Boocock’s Tropical Green Smoothie Recipe

By Kelsi Boocock
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Start your day with a vibrant green smoothie. Photo / Tasha Meys

This easy smoothie combines mango, pineapple and banana.

I enjoyed this drink for morning tea almost every day when we lived in Bali. It’s so fruity and fresh and leaves you feeling full and satisfied. Plus it’s a really simple way to get in those extra greens!

KELSI BOOCOCK’S TROPICAL GREEN WHIP RECIPE

Serves 1

5 minutes

1 frozen banana

1 cup frozen mango pieces

2 cups frozen pineapple pieces

Handful of kale or spinach leaves

2 Tbsp hemp seeds

½ cup soy milk

To serve

Granola (gluten-free and nut-free optional)

Fresh pineapple slice

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Spoon some granola into a glass and top with the liquid and a big slice of fresh pineapple.

Recipe from Healthy Kelsi Travel Kitchen: Plant-based recipes from around the globe by Kelsi Boocock, $49.99, published by Bateman Books, available now.

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