Tropical Pineapple Mango Smoothie (Printable version)
A refreshing blend of sweet pineapple and mango with creamy coconut milk for a perfect tropical treat any time of day.
# What you need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk (or other plant-based milk)
→ Optional Add-ins
04 - 1/2 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based, for creaminess)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (for added sweetness)
06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (for a colder texture)
07 - Juice of 1/2 lime (for extra brightness)
# How To:
01 - Add pineapple chunks, mango chunks, coconut milk, yogurt, honey, ice cubes, and lime juice into the blender jar.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or agave syrup, or thin the consistency with additional coconut milk as desired.
04 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with a pineapple wedge or fresh mint leaf if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes literally five minutes from fridge to glass, which is faster than deciding what to order for delivery.
- The combination of pineapple and mango creates a natural sweetness that barely needs any added sugar.
- Everything goes into the blender at once, so cleanup is just one pitcher to rinse.
02 -
- Frozen fruit is your best friend here because it eliminates the need for ice and keeps the flavor concentrated instead of diluted.
- If you add spinach for a green version, the color will turn a murky brownish green that tastes amazing but looks questionable, so warn people first.
03 -
- Freeze your overripe fruit in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag, so the chunks do not clump together into an immovable brick.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the blender makes the tropical flavors pop in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.