1-Step One: Prepare Your Blender and Base Liquid Start by adding 1 cup of water to your blender container. The liquid goes in first to help the blades move freely and prevent ingredients from getting stuck at the bottom. A high-speed blender works best for achieving that perfectly smooth, restaurant-quality texture, though any blender will work with slightly longer blending time.

2-Step Two: Blend the Spinach Base Add 1 cup of fresh spinach to the water and blend on high speed until completely smooth. This typically takes 30-45 seconds in a high-speed blender or up to 2 minutes in a standard blender. The mixture should look bright green with no visible leaf pieces remaining.

3-Step Three: Add Frozen Fruits Add ½ cup frozen pineapple, ½ cup frozen mango, and 1 fresh banana to the blended spinach mixture. Cut the banana into chunks before adding for easier blending. The frozen fruits serve a dual purpose: they provide natural sweetness and create that thick, cold texture without watering down your smoothie with ice cubes.

4-Step Four: Blend Until Creamy Blend all ingredients together on high speed until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. This typically takes 30 seconds to 2 minutes depending on your blender’s power. You’ll know it’s ready when the smoothie pours smoothly without any chunks or visible pieces. Stop the blender once or twice during this process to scrape down the sides with a spatula. This ensures all ingredients incorporate evenly and nothing gets left behind. The final result should be a uniform, vibrant green color with a consistency similar to a thick milkshake.

5-Step Five: Serve and Enjoy Pour your green smoothie into a large glass or travel cup and enjoy immediately. This recipe yields one 16-ounce serving, which provides: