Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Enjoy this tropical smoothie recipe made with a blend of pineapple, mango, banana and coconut milk, all mixed together to create a creamy and refreshing drink. It can be an awesome breakfast or snack option that’s loaded with nutrients and flavor!
Prep time: 5-10 mins
Total time: 5-10 mins
Serving: 2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk light is ok
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 large banana sliced
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- Optional garnishes: Maraschino cherries, lime slices, mint sprigs, pineapple wedges
Directions:
1. Place the pineapple juice, coconut milk, banana, mango and pineapple in a blender; blend until completely smooth.
2. Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and add optional garnishes if desired. Serve immediately.
Variations:
Fruits: Other good choices are kiwi, papaya, or even strawberries.
Liquids: You can replace the pineapple juice with try coconut water, mango nectar or pineapple-orange-banana juice.
Add Ins: Add a boost of nutrition by adding kale, spinach, protein powder, flax seeds or chia seeds.
Nutrition:
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g
Are Smmothies Healthy:
This Tropical Smoothie contains a lot of fruit, and those types of fruit contain many healthy benefits. Mangoes contain Vitamin A and folate, pineapples contain Vitamin C and manganese and bananas are rich with fiber and potassium. Even though there is no added sugar in this tropical smoothie recipe, fruits and fruit juices naturally contain a fair amount of sugar. If you’re watching your sugar intake, you’ll want to keep your smoothies to a reasonable portion size and refrain from consuming them daily. A smoothie is a much healthier option than a different frozen treat such as ice cream.
