Made with just 6 ingredients, including a splash of vanilla for warmth, this tropical watercress smoothie is easy and delicious. When you need a quick on-the-go breakfast, whip up this green smoothie for a nutrient-packed drink.

This Tropical Watercress Smoothie is packed with aromatic watercress, tropical fruit, and citrus!

Green smoothies have gotten a bad rap. We expect them to taste “healthy” or in other words, grassy and bitter. And while this smoothie is healthy, it definitely doesn’t taste bitter or grassy.

With the addition of pineapple, mango, and banana, this smoothie is sweet, tropical, and super refreshing! It comes together in a few minutes. Let’s get blending!

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★★★★★

“Very tasty! For an added kick, try adding a dash of cayenne pepper. 🙂” —Christy

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Watercress has a really distinct flavor—powerful and a bit spicy! So it doesn’t blend into the background like other leafy greens might (like spinach), but instead, it contributes a punchy flavor. Jump to the recipe card for exact measurements—this is just an overview!

Watercress: Of course, we need this leafy green vegetable! If you can’t find it at the store, you can use arugula instead.
Orange Juice: This adds sweetness and lifts the other flavors. You can use a pulp-free juice or one with pulp.
Tropical Fruit: For a taste of the tropics, grab pineapple, mango, and banana. Use one frozen tropical ingredient for the best frosty texture.
Vanilla Extract: This adds richness to the smoothie and helps mellow out the spicy flavor of watercress.

the trick to a thick smoothie

There are a couple of key components to the perfect smoothie texture. First, there should be one creamy ingredient—banana in this case. Second, you should use one frozen ingredient instead of just ice cubes. This reduces the water that would water down (no pun intended) the smoothie’s flavor and texture.

Making a smoothie is easy

Like most smoothies, this one is just one simple step. Blend all the ingredients until smooth!

What about stems?

If the watercress has any extra thick stems, remove those. Otherwise, you can leave the stems on.

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