Tropical, algae-powered and glowing green: this Spirulina Pineapple Green Smoothie is rich in chlorophyll and tropical enzymes, with coconut water and frozen banana rounding out spirulina’s earthy edge. It’s the kind of glass that tastes like a holiday yet quietly does your body a favour.
It’s one of the 20 recipes inside our Detox Drinks Cookbook, and we’re sharing this Spirulina Pineapple Green Smoothie in full so you can taste the standard before you buy the book. Five minutes, no cooking, one blender — that’s the whole ask.
Why this recipe works
The order you load the blender is the trick: coconut water and lime juice go in first so the blades pull everything down, spinach and pineapple next, and the spirulina goes on top last so it doesn’t clump against the base. Blending high for a full 45–60 seconds is what melts the spinach flecks away and whips in the frothy, vibrant-green finish.
Ingredients
Fruit & greens
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed
- 1 tsp spirulina powder
Liquid & Boost
- 1 cup coconut water
- ½ lime, juiced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 ice cubes
Optional Garnish
- 1 pineapple wedge and a pinch of lime zest per glass
Serves 2 · Prep 5 min · Cook 0 min · 165 kcal per serving
Instructions
- Layer the blender. Add coconut water and lime juice first, then spinach, pineapple, frozen banana, grated ginger and ice. Sprinkle spirulina on top last.
- Blend smooth. Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until the smoothie is completely smooth, vibrant green and frothy with no visible spinach flecks.
- Check texture. If too thick, add a splash more coconut water and pulse briefly. For a thicker bowl-style, add 2 extra ice cubes and blend again.
- Serve fresh. Pour into two chilled glasses, garnish with a pineapple wedge and lime zest. Drink within 15 minutes for maximum enzyme activity.
Detox tip
Start with only 1 tsp spirulina — its earthy flavour is strong, and the pineapple plus banana are essential to mask it while keeping the smoothie drinkable.
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