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    Home » Breakfast

    Easy 3-Ingredient Green Smoothie Recipe

    January 2, 2016 Updated: July 9, 2022 by Lisa Wells / 17 Comments

    This green smoothie recipe has just 3-ingredients. It's paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free — with no added sugar. And it tastes like a pina colada!

    3-ingredient green smoothie

    I'll be the first to admit that I'd been avoiding green smoothies. While I love smoothies, and I love greens, actually drinking greens just seemed weird. So I decided to kick off the new year by experimenting with adding greens to my pina colada smoothie. The only requirement was it still had to taste like a pina colada. While I didn't mind it being green, I really didn't want to taste the greens.

    What makes this smoothie so good is the strong fruit flavors of pineapple and coconut. The pina colada flavor masks the taste of the spinach. That makes this simple green smoothie recipe so perfect for beginners. It's the best green smoothie to start with.

    Green smoothies and green spoon

    The coconut milk gives this smoothie it's creamy texture. And the pineapple adds sweetness so you don't need to add any sugar. Using frozen pineapple keeps it extra cold like a frozen pina colada. Of course, you can always add ice if you want a more frozen smoothie.

    This 3-ingredient green smoothie is paleo, gluten-free, and dairy-free — with no added sugar and a bunch of leafy greens. And it still tastes like a pina colada. A great way to start a new healthy habit!

    Easy smoothie recipes to try

    Here are some more healthy breakfast smoothie recipes that are perfect for beginners:

    • Peppermint Mocha Protein Shake
    • Paleo Peach Coconut Smoothie
    • Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe
    • Espresso Protein Shake

    And here's an easy blender green juice recipe to try!

    Green smoothies and green spoon

    3-Ingredient Green Smoothie Recipe

    Just 3 ingredients and this spinach green smoothie tastes like a pina colada!
    4.41 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 2 serving
    Course: Smoothie
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: AIP, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Author: Lisa Wells

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
    • ¾ cup coconut milk
    • 1 cup frozen pineapple

    Instructions

    • Add coconut milk and spinach to blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth.
    • Add frozen pineapple and blend again, until smooth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 211kcal Carbohydrates: 13g Protein: 2g Fat: 18g Saturated Fat: 16g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 23mg Potassium: 360mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 8g Vitamin A: 1455IU Vitamin C: 44.5mg Calcium: 41mg Iron: 3.4mg
    Keyword: green smoothie
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    Comments

    1. Adam

      January 09, 2014 at 11:50 am

      I found your recipe through Chris Kresser's blog, and look forward to trying it!

      Reply
      • Lisa

        January 09, 2014 at 1:40 pm

        Glad you found it Adam!

        Reply
    2. Shrinking Momster

      January 20, 2014 at 9:55 pm

      HI there - part of your Sits Tribe here! I' did almost three solid weeks of daily green smoothies, but am having to take a break until I figure out a food allergy I'm having. Bummer because they really helped with my sugar cravings. I'll give this one a try when I'm back!

      Reply
    3. Ann Marie

      May 03, 2014 at 1:29 pm

      Hi just wanted to say I big thank you. I've been trying to start a Paleo Diet but was finding all the information out there a bit overwhelming. I just didn't know where to begin. Your blog has been so inspiring and made a huge difference. Thank you for all the fab and easy recipe ideas as well as the clear and easy to follow lay out.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        May 04, 2014 at 11:36 pm

        Ann Marie, thank you so much for your kind words! When I first went paleo five years ago it was hard to find information and simple recipes. That's one of the reasons I started the blog - I'm so glad it's been helpful for you!

        Reply
    4. Carole from Carole's Chatter

      September 17, 2015 at 4:27 pm

      This is great. I would love you to stop by Food on Friday: Essentially Raw Treats over at Carole's Chatter to add this to the recipe collection! Cheers!

      Reply
    5. Sarah Hosking

      October 05, 2015 at 12:26 am

      Hi Lisa,

      Thank you for a great simple and easy smoothie. It is one of my favorites and so good for you. Love your site and recipes. Thank you!
      Making Paleo easy and fyn.

      Sarah
      Coffee and cupcakes blog.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        October 05, 2015 at 5:12 pm

        Thanks Sarah! It's one of my favorites too. 🙂

        Reply
    6. Lisa

      January 16, 2016 at 7:04 pm

      Thanks Lindsay! Hope you love it!

      Reply
    7. J

      March 09, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      HI, I had a question- Could one replace the coconut milk with say, almond milk, soy, milk, regular milk, etc?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        March 09, 2016 at 2:47 pm

        If you replace the coconut milk it won't taste like a pina colada.

        Reply
    8. Dorcad

      December 21, 2018 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      Can I replace the spinach with dandelion?

      Reply
    9. Heidi

      August 02, 2020 at 12:41 am

      Hi! This sounds delicious! Do you use canned coconut milk or the coconut milk in a carton (like almond milk)?

      Reply
      • Lisa

        August 07, 2020 at 2:58 pm

        I always use canned coconut milk!

        Reply
    10. Kara

      September 05, 2021 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      Love this! Can’t even taste the spinach. Tastes like a pineapple drink with a touch of coconut. Made it for a quick light breakfast this morning.

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 06, 2021 at 11:49 am

        Right? It's a great way to sneak in those leafy greens. I'm so glad you love it, Kara!

        Reply
    11. Jessie

      November 25, 2022 at 6:02 am

      Is this a weight loss smoothie

      Reply

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