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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.
This is one of my favorite smoothies on here! Great flavor, even with the kale. I add avocado for a satisfying boost.
Great way to end the 7-day smoothie challenge with another delicious smoothie!
I always struggle with consuming raw kale (often opting for juicing to get the shot over). The combination of fruits does a great job with hiding that kaley taste
Hard to believe a detox smoothie tastes so good. I added some coconut water and dark sweet cherries, just for a bit of color change.
I had to add a lot of extra liquid to get this one to blend for some reason. But the taste was good.
Super creamy and not too sweet!
One of my favorites.
I was concerned that this smoothie was going to taste “earthy “ with the added greens. Boy, was I surprised! It tasted so good! Who knew?!?
Another delicious smoothie!!! Loved the mango flavor.
I like that my pineapple and mango were frozen. It made the texture of the smoothie creamy and frozen. Delicious combination with spinach and kale.
This Detox Smoothie is very good. Not too sweet with just enough creaminess. Great drink to end the Smoothie Challenge!
Rich and thick smoothie. I lowered the amount of fruit to lower the carbs a bit and it still tasted fairly sweet.
This was my favorite of the week! However, I wasn’t able to use kale (still non available), so I doubled up on the spinach. I do like kale in smoothies though so probably would have liked it best even if I had used kale.
The Detox Smoothie was great. I love the fact that it is sweet and refreshing and doesn’t taste like kale yet it’s in there.
Love the combo of spinach & kale! Very creamy. Added extra coconut water to thin out a bit..
This is delicious and refreshing. It isn’t as sweet as the recipes with the addition of banana, but I like the tartness. Nothing in this is overpowering, it’s well balanced.