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.
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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. Exploring the Biochemical Profile of Beta vulgaris L.: A Comparative Study of Beetroots and Swiss Chard — Plants, 2025
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