Description
A refreshing and nutritious tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie made with frozen fruits, coconut water, and Greek yogurt. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and can be easily customized to be dairy-free or vegan.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 banana
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water (or regular water)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients including frozen mango and pineapple chunks, banana, coconut water, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup if using, and fresh lime juice to ensure smooth processing.
- Combine in Blender: Add the frozen mango, pineapple, banana, coconut water, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and lime juice into a blender ready for blending.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy with a uniform texture. This will ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick for your liking, add additional coconut water gradually and blend again until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and Sweeten: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness, adding a bit more honey or maple syrup if preferred.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve fresh for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a dairy-free or vegan smoothie, substitute plain Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Boost nutrition by adding a handful of spinach or a scoop of protein powder before blending.
