Description
Tropical paradise meets blended perfection with this Aloha Tropical Smoothie, a refreshing escape into Hawaiian-inspired flavors. Cool waves of pineapple, mango, and coconut dance together, promising a sip of pure island relaxation for your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen mango chunks
- 1 ripe banana
Liquid Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml) orange juice
Additional Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
- Ice cubes
- Shredded coconut (optional topping)
- Chia seeds (optional topping)
- Fresh fruit slices (optional topping)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place them near a high-powered blender.
- Pour coconut milk and orange juice into the blender first to create a liquid base.
- Add chopped tropical fruits including ripe banana, sweet mango, and juicy pineapple pieces.
- Drop in a dollop of creamy Greek yogurt to enhance the smoothie’s texture and protein content.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and pulse a few times to break down larger fruit chunks.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until completely smooth and velvety in consistency.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by drizzling honey or maple syrup if needed.
- For a frostier and thicker drink, toss in a handful of ice cubes and blend for an additional 15-20 seconds.
- Pour the vibrant tropical smoothie into chilled glasses and serve immediately for maximum freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Swap dairy-free by using coconut yogurt for a vegan version that’s equally creamy and delightful.
- Boost nutrition by adding a handful of spinach or chia seeds without changing the tropical flavor profile.
- Keep extra smoothie portions in freezer-safe containers for quick grab-and-go breakfast or snack options during busy mornings.
- Experiment with different tropical fruits like passion fruit or guava to create unique flavor variations that match your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg