Super Greens Power Smoothie

A greens powder smoothie that actually tastes good. Mango and pineapple completely mask the earthy greens flavor while you get 20+ superfoods in one glass.

Ingredients

• 1 scoop greens powder (Athletic Greens, Amazing Grass, or similar)
• 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 handful fresh spinach (about 1 cup packed)
• 1 cup coconut water
• 1/2 avocado (for creaminess)
• Juice of 1/2 lime

Method

1. Add coconut water and fresh spinach to blender. Blend until spinach is broken down.

2. Add frozen mango, pineapple, avocado, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

3. Add greens powder last and pulse 3–4 times to incorporate without over-blending (heat can degrade some nutrients).

4. Pour and drink immediately — greens powder can thicken and change flavor if it sits.

What You're Practicing

About greens powders:

• Most contain 20–30 dried vegetable, fruit, and algae extracts (spirulina, chlorella, wheatgrass, etc.).
• They supplement but don't replace whole vegetables — fiber content is much lower.
• Tropical fruits (mango, pineapple) are the best flavor masks for earthy greens.
• Add greens powder last and blend briefly — some nutrients are heat-sensitive.
• Store powder in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening if the label says to.

Supplement add-ons (nutritional impact per serving):

• Whey protein (1 scoop vanilla, 30g): +120 cal, +25g protein. Transforms this from a vitamin-rich drink into a complete 370-cal meal. Vanilla flavor works best — chocolate clashes with the tropical-green profile.
• Creatine monohydrate (5g): +0 cal. The greens powder already in this recipe provides B vitamins that support creatine metabolism. Daily 5g maintains saturated muscle creatine stores.
• Flax or chia seeds (1 tbsp): +37-58 cal, +2-4g fat, +2-4g fiber. Adds omega-3 ALA fatty acids (1.6-2.5g) that complement the anti-inflammatory profile of the greens. Chia thickens the smoothie significantly; flax does not.
• Spirulina (1 tsp, 3g): +9 cal, +2g protein, 44% DV iron, 28% DV B12. Stacks with the greens powder for maximum micronutrient density. The mango and pineapple in this recipe are strong enough to mask spirulina's intense seaweed-like flavor.