Tropical Smoothie Ingredients
To make this recipe, you will need pineapple juice, coconut milk, banana, frozen mango and frozen pineapple.
How Do You Make A Tropical Smoothie?
Place the pineapple juice, coconut milk, banana, frozen mango chunks and frozen pineapple chunks in a blender. Blend until a smooth and creamy drink forms. Divide into glasses, then serve as-is or with garnishes such as pineapple, mint, lime wedges and maraschino cherries.
Tips For Tropical Smoothies
You can use refrigerated or canned pineapple juice for this recipe – either will work just fine.
I typically use canned coconut milk, which is located in the ethnic foods aisle of most grocery stores. You can also use refrigerated coconut milk, but it may not have the same thick and rich texture as the canned variety.
This smoothie is best when served immediately, as it may separate if stored for a long period of time.
Feel free to double or triple the recipe if you’re serving a crowd.
Recipe FAQs
Are smoothies healthy?
This smoothie contains a lot of fruit, and those types of fruit contain many healthy benefits. Pineapples contain Vitamin C and manganese, mangoes contain Vitamin A and folate, and bananas are rich with fiber and potassium. While there is no added sugar in this smoothie, 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 every day. That all being said, a smoothie is a much healthier option than a different frozen treat such as ice cream.
