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Let’s face it—sometimes our bodies need a little reset. Whether you’ve been indulging a bit too much, feeling sluggish, or just want to boost your daily dose of greens, this Tropical Detox Smoothie is the perfect way to get back on track—without sacrificing flavor. Here’s some examples:
- Really want to start your day on a clean note
- Need a nourishing post-workout recovery
- Craving a light afternoon snack
- Need to reset after a weekend of indulgence
Why You’ll Love This Detox Smoothie
Packed with leafy greens and tropical fruit, this smoothie is light, refreshing, and loaded with fiber and antioxidants to support digestion and hydration. The best part? It’s made with just five simple ingredients that support optimal health.
- Supports Healthy Digestion
Thanks to the fiber-rich combo of kale, spinach, mango, and pineapple, this smoothie helps keep things moving through your digestive system. Fiber acts like a gentle broom for your gut—supporting regularity and helping your body naturally eliminate waste. - Reduces Bloating
The water content in the fruit and leafy greens, along with their natural enzymes (like bromelain from pineapple), may help reduce water retention and ease bloat. It’s a refreshing way to flatten your belly without extreme cleanses or diuretics. - Fights Inflammation
Leafy greens like kale and spinach are rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients that help your body manage inflammation. Combined with the natural enzymes in pineapple and mango, this smoothie delivers a gentle, food-based way to help your body recover from stress, processed food, or overindulgence.
Pro Tips
Use frozen fruit to get that thick, frosty texture—like a smoothie shop classic.
Prep ahead by portioning your ingredients into freezer bags for a grab-and-blend detox option.
Want an extra boost? Add a squeeze of lemon or a slice of fresh ginger for even more zing and detoxifying power.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Fresh spinach: Look for bright green leaves without any slimy spots. Organic is ideal if you’re blending it raw. Rinse thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. If you’re using baby spinach, there’s no need to chop—just toss it in.
- Kale (stems removed): Choose curly or lacinato (dino) kale with crisp, dark leaves. Avoid bunches with yellowing edges or wilted spots. Remove the thick center stems. Tear or chop the leaves before adding to the blender for a smoother blend.
- Frozen mango: Look for pre-chopped frozen mango in the freezer aisle for convenience. If using fresh, peel, cube, and freeze it yourself. Store chopped mango in freezer-safe bags for easy smoothie prep.
- Frozen pineapple: Like mango, frozen pre-cut pineapple is a time-saver. If buying fresh, choose one that smells sweet at the base and has a little give when squeezed. Cut fresh pineapple into chunks and freeze on a parchment-lined tray before transferring to a storage bag.
Ingredient Swap
If you want extra flavor or a tropical twist, try using coconut water instead.
Blending Instructions
- Add water, spinach, and kale to your blender and blend until smooth. (Blending the greens first helps get rid of leafy chunks!)
- Add mango and pineapple, and blend again until creamy.
- Pour into your favorite glass, sip slowly, and enjoy the refreshing reset.
Common Questions
Yes! Fresh fruit works, but your smoothie will be thinner and less frosty. To keep the thick, cold texture, try adding a few ice cubes or freezing your fruit in advance.
A high-speed blender makes it easier to break down leafy greens like kale and spinach, especially if you’re using frozen fruit. If you’re using a standard blender, blend the greens with the water first, then add the fruit.
Absolutely. You can prep and freeze the ingredients in a smoothie pack, or blend the smoothie and store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just give it a good shake or stir before drinking.
Yes! You can add a scoop of plant-based protein powder, chia seeds, hemp hearts, or nut butter to make it a complete meal or post-workout smoothie.
The best time to drink a detox smoothie 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.
This detox smoothie is essentially a green smoothie, of the healthiest drinks you can have. 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.
More Detox-Friendly Recipes
Tropical Detox Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup spinach
- ½ cup kale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup mango
- ½ cup pineapple
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach, kale, and water until smooth.
- Add remaining fruit and blend again.
Equipment
Notes
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Swap out spinach for the leafy greens of your choice.
- You can use unsweetened coconut water in place of regular water for a electrolyte-filled beverage.
I enjoy a better way to eat breakfast without all the carbs and got my family evolved as well. I know in a challenge you Neto make it simple my only comment was that they tasted mostly the same but it was still great to do this .
I cant believe this is the last day already. This smoothie was a great way to finish the challenge. I liked having a mix of greens. It was very tropical and refreshing. perfect way to start my day!
Nice and flavorful. Not a fan of the kale but will double the spinach next time
This smoothie is great! I added half an avocado that I needed to use up and am having it for breakfast right now. Very tasty and it’s very satisfying!
Great way to end the challenge. For me I had two favorites: the first one and the last one.
Thank you for doing this challenge. Before doing this I had little experience doing smoothies and none doing green smoothies. I learned alot. Thanks again.
Detox is my fav, just has everything flavour, detox etc. Just a go to smoothie for all.
Cheers
Not a fan of this one. I added half of a banana.
I like less sweet smoothies so I used only one half cup mango. Enjoyed the taste.
This was a good one!
This is my daily smoothie recipe and probably always will be.
This is one of my go to smoothies. Totally love it every time!
I love the combo of kale and spinach. I also used a Chai protein powder…the flavors worked perfectly together.
It was good and I could drink it on a regular basis, but probably not on my favorite list. My husband would give it a 2, but he definitely doesn’t like kale.
Loved ending the challenge with this smoothie. The combination of kale and spinach provided a different flavor mixed with Mango and pineapple was delicious.
I’m not a fan of kale but can hardly taste it. A great smoothie to get your greens!
This wasn’t bad. The spinach hid some of the bitterness of the kale.