Description
The Tropical Smoothie is a refreshing and creamy blend of tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, and banana, with coconut milk and a hint of vanilla. It’s the perfect treat for any time of day, offering a burst of sunshine in every sip.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 ripe banana
1 cup coconut milk (or any preferred milk)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes (optional, for thicker consistency)
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients and ensure your fruits are prepped and ready.
- Place the frozen mango, pineapple, and banana in a blender.
- Pour in the coconut milk, adjusting the quantity based on your desired consistency.
- Add honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- Add the vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut milk and blend again. If you prefer it thicker, add some ice cubes and blend.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if necessary before blending again.
- Pour the Tropical Smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For a nutritious twist, add a handful of spinach or kale to your smoothie.
For a protein boost, add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt.
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure your milk is plant-based.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
