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Detox Smoothie Recipe

Published on 5.7.2021 by Jen Hansard

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Detox smoothie with pineapple and mango

You're about to experience the most enjoyable Detox Smoothie to help heal your body from the inside out. Go you! But first, let's get frank about that "D" word. "Detox" has become a trend in the weight loss space - and for the wrong reasons. Detoxing shouldn't mean you're depriving yourself! My detox smoothie recipe is the perfect way to pump the brakes on a day-to-day diet that has slowly become filled with coffee, bagels, Taco Bell and pizza, as well as give your body some lovin' by nourishing it with plant based whole food.

According to wellness experts around the world, a gentle, plant based + whole food reset can heal and also renew the body.

When Should I Detox?

Each season, I commit to a 7 to 21 day reset that is aimed at eliminating the foods that cause inflammation and addiction (sugar, caffeine, gluten), as well as embraces a 100% plant based, whole food protocol.

I sleep better. I lean up. I'm less bloated. And I have waaaaay more energy. As a result, although I'm getting older this protocol is how I'm able to look and feel younger!

How do I know what to eat when cleansing or detoxing each season? I use my home-grown meal planner (called Rawk the Year) to keep me on track while I'm cleansing, but also my day-to-day eating (including my detox smoothies!) too.

Kale, mango, pineapple and spinach for a detox green smoothie recipe

Can this detox smoothie recipe help me lose weight?

Many people use green smoothies to help them lose weight. While detoxing's main goal isn't weight loss, if your goal is shedding a few lbs, you'll want to replace a meal or two with a green smoothie. To be at your healthiest, make sure it's not just any green smoothie— you'll need a balanced recipe with good-for-you fats as well as protein to fuel your body.

To help with this, my Green Smoothie Meal Replacement Guide can transform any smoothie into a simple, quick meal.

If you need a more detailed detox plan, then I have just the one! My Thrive: A Seasonal Cleanse includes 2 green smoothie meal replacements each day, plus simple snacks and a plant based dinner.

Detox smoothie recipe


Are detox smoothies really that good for you?

A daily green smoothie is the #1 healthy habit to set a foundation for a healthier lifestyle. Plants are a key foundation to living a long, healthy life as we know from the Blue Zones around the world. The easiest way to eat more plants is to blend them up then drink them down, just like in the green detox smoothie recipe below. It's simple, quick and (maybe most importantly?) clean up is easy. #noexcuses

Truly, this Detox Smoothie Recipe is something that you could drink every morning to gain momentum and a fresh new direction when it comes to your health.

detox ingredients on a cutting board


What do you eat while detoxing?

I always suggested drinking this detox smoothie along with plant based snacks and meal recipes. As an example, here are a few more ideas when it comes to eating healthy while doing a detox protocol.

  • Carrot Cake Bars: A batch of these makes a great snack that you can enjoy all week (plus it curbs the appetite!)
  • Cauliflower Buffalo Wings: Trust me... you will love these and crave them weekly.
  • Zoodles in a Jar: Is a healthier version of ramen with the comforting tasty flavors you've come to love.
Fresh pineapple and mango for detox smoothie

When should I drink a detox smoothie?

The very best time to drink any detox smoothie + absorb the most nutrients is on an empty stomach. In other words, an empty stomach means you don't have to worry about your smoothie sharing space with other digesting foods, which can lead to a bloating and upset stomach.

For instance, here's how I do it: I like to wake up, have a glass of water, and then my coffee. About an hour later, I'll enjoy my smoothie (like this detox smoothie recipe with chia seeds + mct oil). If I work out, then I'll have a snack with nuts (trail mix, raw almonds, granola bar) before lunch. Sometimes I have a second green smoothie for lunch (it's truly the healthiest fast food!), or leftovers from a Rawk the Year dinner.

If you're doing multiple smoothies a day, I recommend having your second one for lunch or an afternoon snack. And don't forget! Make sure to transform those smoothies into a proper meal replacement so you aren't hungry. A great way to do that is with a plant based protein powder, like my Protein Smoothie Boost.

Now, who's ready to take that "D" word back and make detoxing a delicious new habit?! Let's get blending, shall we...

Fresh mango in a blender

Detox Smoothie

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Using plant based whole foods in your green smoothie is a simple way to detox your body naturally. We've used pineapple, mango and a blend of kale and spinach to nourish and heal in a tasty way.
Total Time5 minutes
Servings1

Ingredients

  • ½ cup spinach
  • ½ cup kale
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup mango
  • ½ cup pineapple
  • 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend spinach, kale, and water until smooth. 
  • Add remaining fruit and blend again.

Notes

* We recommend using frozen mango and pineapple for a cold smoothie.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 160kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 39g (13%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 1g Sodium: 39mg (2%) Potassium: 615mg (18%) Fiber: 4g (17%) Sugar: 31g (34%) Vitamin A: 6586IU (132%) Vitamin C: 144mg (175%) Calcium: 101mg (10%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

More Tasty Detox Smoothie Recipes

Looking for more recipes? Check out these super simple, super yummy smoothies from our Smoothie Challenge... (Whew! That's a lotta simple!)

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Kale Banana Smoothie
Takes Two to Mango

Be sure to sign up for the challenge to get your guidebook! That's where you'll find your shopping list, recipes and prep guide. Above all, hit up that produce aisle and get blending with us!

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Comments

  1. Marie

    June 14, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for making detoxing approachable. Aiming for detoxing once each season feels attainable! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lydiah

      January 23, 2022 at 7:44 am

      10 days detox guidelines

  2. Dani Mitchel

    June 14, 2021 at 10:49 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I never thought I'd like a kale smoothie as much as this one! The pineapple was refreshing and helped hide the kale. Love it!

    Reply
  3. Kim

    June 10, 2021 at 2:07 pm

    5 stars
    I was out of kale, so doubled up on spinach. It was delish!

    Reply
  4. Amanda

    June 10, 2021 at 10:17 am

    5 stars
    Love, love, love!!

    Reply
  5. Pua Corr

    June 03, 2021 at 12:40 am

    I did a search that started with, “the smoothies I make taste terrible”, and ‘simple green smoothies’ popped-up! I was in need of a detox smoothie so made yours... WOWZA! Seriously the best smoothie I have ever had and certainly the best one I’ve ever made. I have recipes and shopping lists for 4-6 others I will be moving in to the daily food/ meal rotation. Thank you, thank you, and MAHALOS! ~Pua

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      June 09, 2021 at 5:05 pm

      Love, love, love how you found us! Keep us posted and happy blending!

  6. Erin

    May 11, 2021 at 9:17 pm

    5 stars
    This one has always been hard for me to drink because it makes my blood sugar spike. I tried it with Protein Smoothie Boost and it really helped! I didn't get the spike, and I was able to enjoy a higher sugar smoothie.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      May 12, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      That's awesome, Erin! What a great tip for our community. Adding more protein or fiber can def help with maintaining healthy blood sugar levels.

  7. Lynne

    April 15, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    4 stars
    This is the same as the other mango pineapple one as I don’t use spinach just kale. Love the mango flavor.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      So glad you're loving the mighty mango! Be sure to switch up your greens when you can. Check out the important reasons why :: Ultimate Guide to Leafy Greens

  8. HOPE

    April 15, 2021 at 10:15 am

    3 stars
    Not too bad. Drinking kale is an adjustment (it tastes like collard greens to me and I prefer to eat my collards rather than drink them). But, this has enough fruit to mostly mask the taste (still a little lingering flavor). Due to the health benefits of this smoothie, I will make again.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 2:03 pm

      As you're getting used to rawkin greens in your smoothie, feel free to add a little less in the way of greens or a little more in the way of fruit. Then as you blend more smoothies, you can slowly adjust the balance back to the original recipe as you get accustomed to it. So glad you'll give it another blend!

  9. Cristina Ribeiro

    April 15, 2021 at 2:16 am

    4 stars
    Light and refreshing

    Reply
  10. Ogechi nwaokelemeh

    April 15, 2021 at 12:55 am

    5 stars
    Yum!

    Reply
  11. Ruby

    April 14, 2021 at 11:57 pm

    4 stars
    I think I could have used more mango, but this one was refreshing as well. Kale really takes the edge off of something that tries to be too sweet.

    Reply
  12. Cynthia

    April 14, 2021 at 11:29 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe: the blend of mango and pineapple smooth over the bitterness of the spinach and kale.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 2:01 pm

      Totally agree Cynthia! Fruits are our friends. 🙂

  13. Betty

    April 14, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    Pretty good. I was a little short on pineapple. I used soy milk & Greek yogurt instead of water.

    Reply
  14. ALBA ROCIO CLAVIJO

    April 14, 2021 at 10:50 pm

    the smoothie was delicious, I just added flax seeds, coconut water and because I didn't have pearI replace it for pineapple

    Reply
    • ALBA ROCIO CLAVIJO

      April 14, 2021 at 10:54 pm

      This comment was for day nine smoothie, for this smoothie I used also arugula and macadamia milk, loved it!!!

  15. Dawn

    April 14, 2021 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    This was too delicious to be called detox! It's delightful!

    Reply
  16. Joyce C.

    April 14, 2021 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    I absolutely love spinach and kale mixed, add mango and pineapple, and you have a party in your mouth. Love, love, love this one. FIVE Stars✨✨✨✨✨.

    Reply
  17. Nancy Lewellen

    April 14, 2021 at 7:19 pm

    5 stars
    Pleasantly surprised- just the words “detox” made me think this might not be so good - but I could honestly drink this a couple times a week without hesitation.

    Reply
  18. Cheryl B.

    April 14, 2021 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    Used smaller amounts of fruit. Replaced water with 1/2 kefir, 1/2 coconut water. Added hemp hearts,cardamom, and ginger.

    Reply
  19. Sushila Shah

    April 14, 2021 at 6:47 pm

    I enjoyed all the smoothie recipes. Variety of fruits and greens in smoothie is easy to make and drink. This is easy to combine fruit and greens in smoothie and drink. I really like all the recipes and will contine with these recipes. I included only hemp hearts in this smoothie. I will try flax seeds and chia seeds too as mentioned.

    Reply
  20. Janice

    April 14, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    I really love pineapple in the smoothies! This was good and made even better by adding seeds and Superfood greens powder.

    Reply
  21. Jennifer A

    April 14, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    5 stars
    Tropical deliciousness! I added a coconut smoothie cube and enjoyed it!

    Reply
  22. Alyssa

    April 14, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    5 stars
    I enjoyed my variation of this recipe. I scaled back a bit on the greens and included cilantro. Also added oats, matcha, greek yogurt, and hemp hearts. Reminded me of a fresh mango salsa!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 1:55 pm

      Ooooh! That does sound refreshing. Very creative, Alyssa!

  23. Jenn.

    April 14, 2021 at 5:35 pm

    5 stars
    My absolute fave of the entire challenge! So delicious!

    Reply
  24. Holly

    April 14, 2021 at 5:26 pm

    5 stars
    My son said this is his all-time favorite smoothie! 🙂 Super sweet & delicious!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 10:22 am

      We love it when we score points with the kiddos, especially when there are greens involved!

  25. Grace

    April 14, 2021 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    Good. I especially enjoyed how the frozen mango and pineapple made a cool smoothie. My smoothie had a bit of an earthy flavour, probably because I used about double the amount of kale (and mostly stems). Also added hemp protein powder, black chia seeds and ground flax.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 10:18 am

      Your hunch is correct Grace! Adding additional kale, as well as those protein boosters will def increase an earthy flavor in any smoothie. Def blend as-is first and then add additional good stuff as you go so you can check the flavor.

  26. Cheryl Robillard

    April 14, 2021 at 5:23 pm

    4 stars
    Have really been enjoying all the smoothies- this one makes me feel like I’m doing something for my health.

    Reply
  27. Laura Jacobson

    April 14, 2021 at 5:04 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie was Delicioso as well! I made it throught all 10 days yeah! What a great way to think about getting better fruits and veggies into one's diet! I plan to keep at it!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 10:07 am

      We're cheering you on, Laura! So glad you're doing this for yourself. Keep us posted!

  28. Rachelle McCann

    April 14, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and tropical. This is a keeper.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 10:05 am

      Yay Rachelle!

  29. Dr. Aja Holmes

    April 14, 2021 at 4:26 pm

    This one was yummu as well! For the last 5 smoothies I added Kale so this one was just great and I got used to the kale by number 10!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Love that you gradually added kale to become more accustomed to it. Such a rawkstar move Aja!

  30. LINDA E

    April 14, 2021 at 4:07 pm

    5 stars
    I would have never guessed that this would be our favorite, since it had both kale and spinach. It was so yummy and I will make this recipe often. When it was gone, I wanted more!!!

    Reply
  31. Churice R

    April 14, 2021 at 3:27 pm

    5 stars
    Best Hands down, love my mangoes....

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 10:04 am

      Three cheers for the mighty mango!!!

  32. Alannah

    April 14, 2021 at 1:16 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of my favorites! I added Greek yogurt and a little honey and basil to replace my breakfast before a good workout and it was just the healthy fuel my body needed. Great smoothie to end the challenge with!

    Reply
  33. Sharon

    April 14, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    3 stars
    Not my favorite. I used coconut water instead of plain water. Next time I'll use just water.

    Reply
  34. Debbie A Meshishnek

    April 14, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    5 stars
    Another great smoothie for the 10 day challenge. Thanks for all the great recipes.

    Reply
  35. Michele

    April 14, 2021 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    Everything blended up well and it was very refreshing and tropical. I added protein powder and 1 TBS of yogurt.

    Reply
  36. Judith Walter

    April 14, 2021 at 9:56 am

    5 stars
    Out of all of the smoothies in the 10 day challenge this is my favorite!!

    Reply
  37. Clareen M

    April 14, 2021 at 9:07 am

    Nice & fruity with the substitution of coconut water. Added extra fruit to hide the kale better

    Reply
  38. Jeannette Pepin

    April 14, 2021 at 6:20 am

    5 stars
    So good! So simple! Added a bit of fresh grated ginger. One of my favorites.

    Reply
  39. Dora Suarez

    April 13, 2021 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy very tropical and refreshing. Instead of water I blended mine with a Ginger Lemon Turmeric Kombucha that gave it a little kick.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 15, 2021 at 9:48 am

      Dora, you just blew our minds!!! LOVE that sub for your liquid and will def give a blend soon.

  40. Nancy

    April 13, 2021 at 12:04 am

    5 stars
    I love, love, LOVE mango!!! I have to watch my sugar count, but this was my splurge! With no kale on hand, I easily doubled the spinach and enjoyed my smoothie!

    Reply
  41. Bonnie C.

    April 12, 2021 at 11:32 am

    5 stars
    This is the first one I've tried that calls for kale, which I love, but was a little skeptical about how it would be in a smoothie. It tasted very slightly more vegetable-y than with just spinach, but the overall flavor is still more fruit than veggie, and I don't think most people could identify that there is kale OR spinach in this. All the fruits I used were frozen. I'm looking forward to using fresh when available as I think it would just kick the flavors up notch. This one was a pretty green with a nice frothy consistency.

    Reply
  42. Pat L.

    April 12, 2021 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    Refreshing smoothie! I added cilantro for added benefits. Weekend of not-so-healthy eating so decided it was time for a detox smoothie! 🙂

    Reply
  43. Amanda Peters

    April 07, 2021 at 1:03 pm

    5 stars
    I liked it. I think I'm getting the hang of combinations now.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 08, 2021 at 8:42 pm

      Yay Amanda!! 🙂

  44. Latanya Gaddy

    January 07, 2021 at 1:06 pm

    I Need More Energy.And I Need To Loose Weight

    Reply
  45. Heather

    December 20, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    can we substitute frozen greens rather than fresh?
    also I love this recipe !!

    Reply
  46. temitope

    November 30, 2020 at 5:46 am

    4 stars
    A good way to start a healthy day.

    i will give it a try and feed you back.

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      Sounds great, Temitope!

  47. Monica G.

    November 14, 2020 at 9:27 am

    5 stars
    I love this detox smoothie!! Its easy to make and taste great!! I have it first thing in the morning and highly recommend it!!!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Awesome, Monica! 🙂

  48. Laura Podrasky

    October 21, 2020 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    So yummy. That’s it, just a wonderfully yummy smoothie.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      Sooo true, Laura!

  49. Stacia Wilson

    April 02, 2020 at 8:03 am

    5 stars
    Great smoothie combo! Next time I make it I’m going to add a little basil and coconut water.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      That sounds delicious!!

  50. Shelley Anne

    April 02, 2020 at 12:12 am

    Super yummy. Love the taste of the pineapple. I used frozen kale ether then the fresh.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 4:50 pm

      I love pineapple, also!

  51. Amy Maxfield

    April 01, 2020 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for a wonderful day 10!
    Creamy smoothies are the best!

    Reply
  52. Anita

    April 01, 2020 at 10:36 pm

    5 stars
    I really liked this smoothie. Its something about pineapple and mango.

    Reply
  53. Cynthia Williams Phelps

    April 01, 2020 at 9:14 pm

    5 stars
    Next to Beginners Luck, this is one of my favorites!

    Reply
  54. Tim

    April 01, 2020 at 8:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of the easier ones to make and very tasty, also. Usually any smoothie that contains pineapple is one I'm a fan of.

    Reply
  55. Meagan

    April 01, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie was yummy. I added all kale + cilantro. Tasted more green than the rest and right up my alley.

    Reply
  56. Jessica

    April 01, 2020 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    Tropical fruit green smoothies are always a win with me. Loved this one.

    Reply
  57. Laura Young

    April 01, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    4 stars
    Super tasty!

    Reply
  58. Dora Suarez

    April 01, 2020 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Yummy! I can have this daily. I used baby kale instead of adult kale, lol, I prefer the taste. Would we modify the "cleansing" benefits of this smoothie if we used coconut water or a coconut/almond milk blend in place of water? Just curious, it was delicious as is.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 01, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      Dora, you could use any of those options. For more of a "cleansing" smoothie, I'd use something lighter, like water or coconut water.

  59. Susan

    April 01, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    The only substitute I made today is exchanging orange juice for the water. It is Delicious!!

    Reply
  60. Ella

    April 01, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    4 stars
    I gotta say,...It tasted a lot like the "spinach and kale" one just w\o the banana.
    But - I boosted it with some green tea, which was great.
    TNX for the challange.

    Reply
  61. Sher

    April 01, 2020 at 12:05 pm

    5 stars
    Day 10! Green Detox smoothie has a refreshing taste. I'm feeling like a Rawkstar. Kale yeah!
    All pics on my IG

    Reply
  62. Grace

    April 01, 2020 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    Day 10 complete! I used all kale instead of adding spinach, and black chia seeds, pea protein powder and added a few vitamin c smoothie cubes (where I subbed in cantaloupe instead of papaya and sweet potato instead of cauliflower). Thank you for all these delicious recipes!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      April 01, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      Glad you liked them, Grace! 🙂

  63. Jean

    April 01, 2020 at 10:54 am

    5 stars
    This tastes so refreshing! I used coconut water in place of regular water. All spinach since I had no kale. It was so thick so I added more water. Then topped with a little cinnamon. One of my favorites!

    Reply

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