Arugula Smoothie With Banana And Mango
This peppery little leaf is not just for salads; it is also great in this arugula smoothie with banana and mango. Together, these ingredients blend into a refreshingly tropical, slightly peppery drink that is ready in just five minutes. It is quick, healthy, and stunningly green, making it a great breakfast or invigorating snack.
Servings: 2
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Arugula
- ½ Apple Diced
- 1 Banana
- ½ cup Mango, Frozen can use up to 1 cup for more sweetness
- 1 Lime Juiced
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds Optional
- 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut Water Chilled
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high speed blender and blitz until smooth.
- Adjust thickness by adding more coconut water if desired.
- Serve and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this arugula smoothie with banana and mango recipe is to always taste the smoothie after blending. Fruits can vary in their sweetness depending on the season and their ripeness. If it is too sweet, I add a bit more lime juice. If it is not sweet enough, I add a few drops of maple syrup.
- Use baby arugula: Baby arugula has a milder flavor and blends into the smoothie easily, while still containing all the nutrients.
- Use ripe fruit: I use ripe bananas and mangoes for a naturally sweet flavor and creamy finish.
- Add the coconut water first: I add the coconut water into the blender before the rest of the ingredients, as this allows everything to blend smoothly without stopping and scraping down the sides.
- Freeze mango properly: I freeze my mango in a single layer of small cubes to avoid large icy chunks.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 745mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 21g