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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies & Drinks

    Tropical Swiss Chard Smoothie

    Published: Apr 28, 2020 / Modified: Apr 28, 2020 by Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN / This post may contain affiliate links / 6 Comments

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    side view of finished smoothie topped with coconut and chard stems

    This delicious Swiss chard smoothie combines a vibrant leafy green with mango, banana, and coconut for a tropical, nutritious drink.

    swiss chard smoothie topped with coconut on a gray napkin next to chard leaves

    This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see my affiliate disclosure.

    Anyone else having a hard time eating veggies lately? Not only has it been difficult to make veggie-centric meals due to our infrequent grocery store trips, but lately all I’ve wanted is comfort food.

    Still, I’ve been experimenting with more frozen vegetables (check out the Roasted Frozen Broccoli and Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts!) and trying to use fresh veggies right away after getting home from the store. And when I’m really in a rut, I turn to smoothies as an easy way to get my greens in!

    I invented this Tropical Swiss Chard Smoothie during one of my experimentations with veggie-based smoothies over the past few weeks. Chard isn’t as popular as spinach or kale for smoothies, but it’s just as nutritious!

    Plus, chard’s slightly bitter taste helps to cut the sweetness of fruit in smoothies. That’s why I paired it with banana and mango, two of the sweetest fruits, in this recipe. The final result goes down real easy!

    three large pieces of swiss chard with red stems on a white counter

    Expert Tips for Swiss Chard Smoothies

    • You can sub other tropical fruits in this smoothie, such as frozen pineapple or the frozen tropical fruit blend from Trader Joe’s. Whatever you have on hand!
    • This Swiss chard smoothie recipe works great with fresh or frozen chard.
    • For some added protein, add some plain or vanilla Greek yogurt.
    • Other possible additions include a dash of vanilla extract and/or lime juice.
    • If you purchase a bunch of Swiss chard at the store, it will probably be too much for the recipe. I recommend using about 2 to 3 cups of loosely packed chard. The more chard you use, the more bitter the smoothie will be, unless you add more fruit. Keep this in mind while grocery shopping…maybe frozen is a better option for you.
    side view of finished smoothie topped with coconut and red chard stems

    Can you use Swiss chard stems in smoothies?

    Chard stems are edible and can be added to smoothies, but keep in mind that they can contribute a bitter taste. Instead of blending them with the greens, you can save them for a fun decorative touch (like I did in the photos here).

    close up shot of swiss chard smoothie topped with coconut flakes

    More Swiss Chard Recipes

    If you enjoy this Swiss chard smoothie, you may also like:

    • Swiss Chard Stem and Beet Tahini Dip
    • Maple Swiss Chard Salad
    • Acorn Squash Risotto with Rainbow Chard

    I’d love to hear how you like this recipe! Rate/review using the stars on the recipe card or in the comments, and follow the Veg World on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. Looking for something totally different? Browse the recipe library.

    side view of finished smoothie topped with coconut and chard stems

    Tropical Swiss Chard Smoothie

    A vibrant green smoothie with mango, banana, and coconut.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 5 mins
    Servings: 2 smoothies
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

    Ingredients

    • 2 to 3 cups chard leaves - loosely packed
    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 cup frozen mango - add more for a sweeter smoothie
    • 3 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
    • 1 cup almond milk - or milk of choice
    • Water - as needed
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    Instructions

    • Combine ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

    Notes

    • Possible additions: plain or vanilla Greek yogurt (for more protein), pineapple, lemon or lime juice. You can also use a mix of chard and spinach for a milder taste.
    • This smoothie works with fresh or frozen Swiss chard.
    • Chard stems can be blended into the smoothie, but this can make it bitter. I like to use them as a decorative “straw” for serving instead.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 4233IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Happy sippin’! – Lizzie

    More Vegetable Smoothies and Drinks

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    • Blood Orange Smoothie
    • Mango Kale Smoothie Bowl
    • Celery Smoothie with Apple and Banana
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    1. Jennifer

      June 14, 2021 at 10:53 am

      5 stars
      🙂

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    2. Jennifer p.

      June 14, 2021 at 10:52 am

      I grew an over abundance of red bright chard in my new garden this spring and i didn’t know what to do with it all! This was an excellent idea! I had all the ingredients on hand but i also added some hemp seeds and two extra dates for added sweetness, and my little girls loved it! The coconut gives it a tropical taste, like I’m at a resort somewhere lol My experimental smoothies aren’t always a hit, but your recipe was a win-win all around!

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        June 14, 2021 at 11:03 am

        Hi Jennifer, that’s wonderful to hear that you and your girls enjoyed the smoothie! I bet the dates were a great addition. Thanks so much for letting me know!! It’s perfect for using up homegrown chard!

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    3. Meredith

      May 20, 2021 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious! I used a heaping cup of mango and low fat oat milk. I couldn’t even taste the rainbow chard! This was so yummy.

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      • Meredith

        May 20, 2021 at 8:41 am

        5 stars
        I should say also I used rainbow chard, not Swiss chard. Not sure if that makes a difference though!

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      • Lizzie Streit, MS, RDN

        May 20, 2021 at 9:54 am

        Yay! I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I love using oat milk in this smoothie too. Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

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