Tropical Green Smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups frozen spinach
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 medium ripe banana, peeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal)
• 1 cup strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or a favorite berry, optional
• 1 cup milk (cow’s, almond, soy, coconut, kefir, horchata)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• sweetener, to taste (sugar, agave, stevia, honey, maple syrup, Medjool dates)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in the canister of a Vita-Mix or blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.
2. Pour extra portions into freezer-safe cups and freeze for up to 1 month, thawing before serving (or microwaving for about 30 seconds)