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High-Protein Green Detox Smoothie

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Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1/2 ripe banana
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1/4 cup water or coconut water to blend
  • A few ice cubes if you want it extra cold
  • Optional: a small piece of fresh ginger peeled, for extra kick

Method
 

  1. Add the frozen mango and banana to the blender first.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, baby spinach, and lemon juice.
  3. Pour in the water or coconut water.
  4. Add ice cubes and fresh ginger if using.
  5. Blend on high for 30–45 seconds until completely smooth and vibrant green.
  6. Check the consistency — add more water one tablespoon at a time if too thick to pour.
  7. Taste and adjust — a small extra squeeze of lemon brightens it if needed.
  8. Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.

Notes

Frozen mango is the key to making this smoothie both cheap and thick — it costs a fraction of fresh and eliminates the need for extra ice that dilutes the flavour. Buying spinach in a large bag rather than a small pouch brings the per-serving cost down significantly and keeps for a week in the fridge. Greek yogurt in a large tub is the most economical protein source in this recipe — the per-serving cost is minimal when the tub is used across multiple breakfast and smoothie recipes throughout the week.