Heart Healthy Tropical Smoothie

This smoothie goes beyond just being delicious. It's packed with ingredients that contribute to your overall well-being:

• Mangoes: Rich in vitamins A and C, mangoes offer vibrant sweetness and support healthy vision and immunity.
• Baby Spinach: A sneaky way to add greens! Baby spinach is a good source of iron, folate and antioxidants.
• Bananas: A classic smoothie ingredient, bananas provide potassium and fiber for a satisfying energy boost that supports heart health.
• Coconut Water: This hydrating base is naturally low calorie and low sodium but full of electrolytes.

You’ll also love that this healthy smoothie is low calorie, low fat, low carb and it is sodium-free!

This recipe is incredibly easy to make, but for the best tropical smoothie, follow these tips:

• Prep is key! To make a smoothie fast, peel and chop mango and banana in advance and refrigerate until you’re ready to use. For a thicker and creamier smoothie, freeze the mango chunks overnight.

• Blend smart! Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Start by blending on low speed and gradually increase to high. This helps break down the frozen fruit and leafy greens without creating air pockets that can make your smoothie frothy. 
• Scrape and blend again! As you blend, occasionally scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula to ensure everything gets incorporated for a smooth consistency.
• Adjust the flow! If your smoothie is too thick, add coconut water, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency. 
• Spice it up! For an added kick of flavor, add a pinch of ground ginger or even a dash of cayenne pepper.