Tropical Pineapple Mango Smoothie (Print Version)

A vibrant blend of pineapple, mango, and banana creates this refreshing tropical beverage. Ready in just 5 minutes.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks

02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

03 - 1 ripe banana

04 - 1 cup coconut water (or regular water or milk of choice)

05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)

06 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or non-dairy yogurt (for extra creaminess)

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

01 - Place mango chunks, pineapple chunks, banana, and coconut water into the blender.

02 - Add Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and chia or flaxseeds if using.

03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if desired.

05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh pineapple or mango slices if desired.

01 -

It takes exactly five minutes from fridge to glass, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
The natural sweetness of ripe banana and mango means you can skip added sugar entirely and still feel like you are drinking dessert.

02 -

Frozen fruit is the real key here because it eliminates the need for ice, which waters down flavor as it melts.
A ripe banana with brown spots on the peel will sweeten the whole batch more effectively than any amount of honey.

03 -

Peel and chop overripe bananas, freeze them in a single layer on parchment paper, then store in a bag so you always have the foundation ready to go.
A tiny pinch of salt blended in at the end makes every tropical flavor pop like nothing else you have ever tasted.