Tropical Smoothie Detox Island Green

There is a huge number of smoothie lovers in the US who are in love with the taste that Tropical Smoothie Cafe provides, that is the reason why many people are always in search of recipes to make at home.

It is obvious that we can’t make exactly the same taste as Tropical Smoothie provides, but as their fan, I successfully replicated their unique smoothie taste for Detox Island Green.

So, if you don’t have time to visit Tropical Smoothie near you, you can make like detox island green smoothie at home with the simple ingredients and instructions I am going to tell you.

I suggest you not customize the recipes I told you about below if you want to copy their taste, still, you can add your own custom ingredients if you like, but i suggest to not put more load on the ingredients in your smoothie blend. 

1. Standard Detox Island Green

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup kale (stems removed)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 cup water (or as needed)
• Ice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana, and ginger to a blender.
2. Pour in the water, and blend on high until smooth.
3. Add ice if you’d like a thicker consistency and blend again.
4. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Perks:

• Spinach and kale are packed with antioxidants like vitamin C, which help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.
• Pineapple and ginger both have properties that support digestion and reduce bloating.
• The banana provides potassium, helping to maintain healthy blood pressure levels.

2. Detox Island Green with Protein

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup kale (stems removed)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 scoop of protein powder of any high quality brand’s (whey or plant-based as oper your choice)
• 1 cup water (or as needed)
• Ice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana, ginger, and protein powder to the blender.
2. Pour in the water and blend until smooth.
3. Adjust the consistency with more water if needed, and blend again.
4. Add ice for a thicker texture and blend again if desired.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Perks:

• Adding protein helps with muscle repair and growth, especially after workouts.
• The protein helps stabilize blood sugar levels, providing you with more consistent energy throughout the day.
• The combination of spinach, kale, and fruits ensures a high dose of vitamins, fiber, and minerals.

3. Detox Island Green with Turmeric

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup kale (stems removed)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder (or fresh turmeric if available)
• 1 cup water (or as needed)
• Ice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana, ginger, and turmeric into the blender.
2. Add the water and blend until smooth.
3. For a thicker texture, add ice and blend again.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Perks:

• Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory compound that can help with joint pain and general inflammation.
• Turmeric also supports cognitive function by increasing brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), which supports brain cell health.
• Ginger and turmeric both support digestion, reduce bloating, and can help ease nausea or discomfort.

4. Detox Island Green with Coconut or Almond Milk

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh spinach
• 1/2 cup kale (stems removed)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk (unsweetened)
• Ice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Add spinach, kale, mango, pineapple, banana, ginger, and your choice of coconut or almond milk to the blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Adjust consistency with more coconut/almond milk if needed, and blend again.
4. To make your drink thicker, add ice and blend once more for a few seconds.
5. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!

Perks:

• Coconut and almond milk provide a dairy-free base for those who are lactose intolerant or follow a vegan diet.
• Almond milk is low in saturated fat, and coconut milk provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), which can help support metabolism and heart health.
• Both coconut and almond milk are often fortified with calcium and vitamin D, which support strong bones.

All these recipes are designed for one person, so if you want to prepare these smoothie recipes for more than one person, you can increase the amount of ingredients accordingly.

A similar hot selling from Tropical’s menu is Tropical Smoothie Sunrise Sunset, just go and check recipes to get a same taste experience like Tropical’s cafe.

Why You Should Try at Home

All these recipes are a replicated version of Tropical Smoothie Cafe’s detox Green Island, if you don’t have time to visit them physically or don’t want to wait for an online order, simply try one of these.

I personally tasted these making at home, these are tasty yet nutritious, so you can enjoy these recipes either as a snack or a healthful drink.

One major thing I noticed making these smoothies at home is they are very easy to make and all the ingredients used in them are regularly and easily available at any your nearest departmental stores. Just go and start blending!