This delicious tropical smoothie will transport you to a tropical vacation! And with good reason, its packed with delicious tropical fruits and tastes like sunshine! A friend of mine recently visited the States and she became hooked on the smoothies at the Tropical Smoothie Café! She’d send me daily colourful pictures of the different smoothies she was trying! I wanted to make something similar, so bought a handful of tropical/exotic ingredients from my local supermarket! The end results were amazing! The smoothie has a gorgeous deep golden hue. I’ve been making this smoothie all summer using different combinations of tropical fruit but the recipe below has to be my favourite from the lot! Are you ready to visit tropical paradise?!
Why you will love this recipe
Loaded with vitamin c to support the immune system Good source of fiber Vegan smoothie recipe Made with simple ingredients that can be found at grocery stores Note that whilst pure fruit smoothie recipes are high in nutrients and have health benefits, they are high in sugar. Therefore, they may not be suitable for those on a low calorie diet.
Tropical Smoothie Ingredients
Mango – fresh mango is best but you can also use frozen mango or mango pulp (canned or homemade made from ripe mangos). Pineapple – If using fresh, ensure it is a ripe pineapple before use Banana – use ripe bananas or frozen banana Coconut milk – Alternatively, use coconut water or coconut yogurt If using coconut water, add greek yogurt or vegan alternative to thicken for the best texture. Orange juice – other fruit juices such as apple juice or tropical juice work well too. Frozen fruits work just as well as fresh fruit for all the ingredients above – perfect for a quick breakfast on a hot day Experiment with different fruits and make this refreshing smoothie your own. Optional Add in chia seeds for protein Maple syrup for added sweetness Add your favorite protein powder
How to make homemade Tropical Smoothie
In a high-speed blender (I used the Ninja blender), add the mango chunks, pineapple chunks or pineapple juice, banana and coconut milk. Pour in fruit juice of choice. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. If it is too thick, add in a little more juice. Serve in glasses. You can top the smoothie with more fruit and mint leaves if you wish.
Pro Tips
You can customise this recipe to suit your taste buds and what you have to hand Other fruits such as passionfruit, kiwi, papaya, guava are great additions to this tropical smoothie For a thicker smoothie, add more banana or other soft ingredients To get a thinner smoothie, add more liquid such as juice or coconut milk
Serving Suggestion
This delicious smoothie is best served immediately after blending. Top with ice cubes and cute cocktail umbrellas for a great way to serve this great recipe for beach vacation island vibes on a hot summer day. It’s great for breakfast or as a chilled snack any time of the day.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. You can also freeze tropical smoothie in popsicle moulds and serve to kids as a healthier alternative to ice cream!
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