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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast and Brunch

    Two-Ingredient Green Smoothie

    Published: Oct 9, 2019 · Modified: Mar 22, 2022 · by Jess Smith · Jump to Recipe · Leave a Comment · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    two ingredient green smoothie
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    Two Ingredient Green Smoothie
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    two ingredient green smoothie in a blender
    two ingredient green smoothie
    Green Smoothie in glass jars

    You don’t need a long list of ingredients to make a healthy, delicious green smoothie. This Two-Ingredient Green Smoothie is made with just frozen mango and spinach and stays fresh (and keeps its bright color) for up to 4 days. Make a big batch and enjoy it all week.

    This smoothie might as well be its own food group at our house. Most weeks I keep a pitcher in the fridge and my kids will happily drink it any time I feel like we're coming up short on fruits and vegetables. Molly and Clara have been drinking these since before they were walking and now June is keeping up the tradition. Though I’ve tried versions with a wider variety of fruits and vegetables, we always come back to this easier recipe - it tastes great and takes just a few minutes to make. 

    Here’s how I do it...

    Pouring Green Smoothie into a glass jar

    Ingredients

    • Frozen Mango Cubes - I buy the 5 lb bags of frozen Organic Mango Cubes from Costco and use half of the bag for a batch of this smoothie. Frozen mango is a huge time-saver and is a lot more affordable than using fresh mango. (Fresh mango will certainly work though!)
    • Baby Spinach - Any greens will work here (as will regular spinach), but baby spinach has a mild flavor that all but disappears in this green smoothie. Mostly what you taste is mango while still getting all the great nutrients from the spinach.
    baby spinach and mango chunks on a white table

    How to Make Two-Ingredient Green Smoothie

    Just combine the frozen mango cubes, baby spinach, and 3 cups of water in a blender. Even with high-powered blenders (love my Vitamix) that can handle the frozen fruit, I prefer to let the mango defrost before blending everything together. Since this is made in a large batch and doesn’t have to be consumed right away, using defrosted mango will help you to get it to the right consistency. Blend the ingredients until smooth and then add some more water if needed to reach a smooth, pourable consistency.

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    green smoothie in a blender

    More Healthy Smoothie Recipes

    None are as popular in our house as this two-ingredient green smoothie, but when we’re feeling a bit more adventurous, here are my other favorites:

    • Mango, Pitaya, and Turmeric Smoothie 
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Smoothie 
    • Mango Chia Breakfast Bowls (smoothie in a bowl!)

    Favorite Tools for Smoothies

    • High-Power Vitamix Blender
    • Bargain Blender
    • Pitcher

    Two Ingredient Green Smoothie
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    5 from 4 votes

    Two-Ingredient Green Smoothie

    This makes a large batch of green smoothie that can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Just pour and go!
    Prep Time10 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Breakfast, Snack
    Keyword: healthy recipe, healthy snack recipe, kid-friendly
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 87kcal
    Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
    Cost: $3.00

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ lbs Frozen Mango Cubes
    • 3 cups Water
    • 2 ½ oz Baby Spinach

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a blender (depending on the size of your blender, you may need to do this in batches).
    • Let everything defrost in the blender for about 30 minutes.
    • Blend until smooth.
    • Add a splash of water if needed to get a smooth, pourable consistency.
    • Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 288mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 2364IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

    *This post contains affiliate links*

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    About Jess

    Hi! I'm Jess. I am the recipe creator and photographer behind the 900+ recipes you’ll find on Inquiring Chef. As a mom to three young kids and professional cook, my mission is to make every moment in the kitchen and around the table count. If you’re looking for easy, flavorful, family-approved recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Learn more about me here.

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