AIP Friendly Green Mango Smoothie
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this blended drink is the kind of thing that makes a clean-eating morning feel like a treat rather than a chore. Frozen mango brings natural sweetness and a creamy body, while fresh baby spinach sneaks in a serious nutrient boost without overpowering the flavor — you'd never guess it was in there. Full-fat coconut milk adds richness and healthy fats that keep you satisfied, and it's a perfect dairy-free base that fits right into an elimination-style approach without any substitutions or workarounds. A little freshly grated ginger and squeezed lime juice cut through the sweetness and give the whole thing a lively, almost citrusy zing. Every single ingredient here — mango, cucumber, spinach, coconut milk, honey, ginger, lime — is clean and protocol-friendly, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swapping required. It blends up in about a minute and makes two generous servings, which means it's fast enough for a weekday but feels special enough for a slow weekend morning. Finish with an extra squeeze of lime wedge for a little extra brightness right before you drink it.
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2 servings
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup english cucumber, roughly chopped (about ½ medium cucumber)
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, loosely packed
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1 1/2 teaspoons per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ cup ice cubes
For serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the frozen mango, cucumber, baby spinach, coconut milk, ginger, lime juice, honey, and ice to a blender.
- 2
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and no green flecks remain, about 60 seconds. If the smoothie is too thick to blend freely, add 2–3 tbsp of water and blend again until pourable.
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