Are you tired of bland, boring recovery drinks that promise the world but deliver nothing? Get ready to revolutionize your post-workout nutrition with the most delicious and powerful Green Mango Recovery Smoothie that will not only tantalize your taste buds but supercharge your body's healing process! This isn't just another smoothie - it's a nutrient-packed powerhouse designed to replenish, restore, and revitalize your system in just 5 minutes flat.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 5 mins
Cuisine: Health
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Wash all fresh produce thoroughly under cool running water to remove any dirt or potential contaminants.
- Peel the ripe mango using a sharp knife, carefully removing the skin and cutting the flesh away from the large central seed. Dice the mango into small, uniform chunks.
- Peel the banana and break it into smaller pieces to help with blending.
- Measure out 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves, ensuring they are clean and free from wilting or discoloration.
- Add the diced mango, banana pieces, spinach leaves, and coconut water into a high-powered blender.
- Sprinkle the chia seeds on top of the other ingredients in the blender.
- Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are completely integrated.
- Stop the blender and check the consistency. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more coconut water and blend again briefly.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass, ensuring you scrape all the mixture from the blender.
- Optional: Garnish with a few extra chia seeds on top or a small spinach leaf for presentation.
- Serve immediately to enjoy maximum nutritional benefits and freshest taste.
Tips
- Choose ripe, soft mangoes for maximum sweetness and easier blending
- Use a high-powered blender to ensure a completely smooth consistency
- For an extra cold smoothie, freeze your banana or mango chunks beforehand
- If you're sensitive to texture, strain the smoothie through a fine mesh sieve
- Experiment with adding a scoop of protein powder for additional muscle recovery
- Always use fresh, organic ingredients when possible to maximize nutritional benefits
- Drink the smoothie immediately after preparation to preserve enzyme and nutrient content
- If coconut water isn't available, you can substitute with almond milk or regular water
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
