How long does it take to make Rainbow Chard Microgreens Green Smoothie (5-Minute Vegan Breakfast)?
This recipe takes approximately 5 min total.
5 min
· Serves 1
· Updated March 17, 2026
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Swiss Chard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Swiss chard microgreens blended into a mango-banana smoothie for a nutrient boost that stays sweet, not grassy.
This recipe takes approximately 5 min total.
Swiss Chard microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
1 cup Swiss chard microgreens
1 frozen banana
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup coconut water
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend on high for 60 seconds until completely smooth.
Pour and serve immediately — the mango and banana keep the smoothie bright and sweet.
Swiss chard microgreens are distinguished by their vivid stem colors — red, yellow, and white — which come from betalain pigments, the same compound class found in amaranth and beets. They are used as a visual garnish, salad component, and smoothie green.
• Swiss chard and Swiss chard microgreens contain betalain pigments, the same class of compounds studied in amaranth, beets, and other brightly colored plants.
moderate evidence• Swiss chard is a recognized dietary source of vitamin K, magnesium, and beta-carotene (a Vitamin A precursor).
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and nutrient content in Swiss chard microgreens vary by stem color variety and growing conditions.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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