Groovy Green Recipe

Prepare fruit and greens

Wash the spinach thoroughly and dry (use a salad spinner or pat with paper towels). Core the apple and chop into roughly 1-inch pieces; no need to peel unless you prefer. Peel and dice the mango and pineapple into similar-size pieces for even blending.

Add to blender

Place the chopped apple, diced mango, diced pineapple and packed spinach into the blender jar. Add the fresh lemon juice, plain yogurt, and cold water.

Sweeten and season

Add honey or agave if you want extra sweetness (start with 1 tsp), and add a 1/4 teaspoon pinch of salt if using. The lemon juice and salt will brighten the flavors and balance sweetness.

Blend

Secure the blender lid and blend on high for 45–60 seconds, or until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add up to 1/4 cup more cold water and blend again. If too thin, add one or two more ice cubes or a few extra mango/pineapple pieces and pulse to thicken.

Adjust and serve

Taste and adjust: add more lemon for brightness, more sweetener if needed, or a few additional ice cubes for a colder texture. Pour into a 16–20 oz glass and serve immediately. Optionally garnish with a thin apple slice or small pineapple wedge.