Pineapple Mango Tropical Smoothie (Print version)

A vibrant tropical blend of sweet pineapple, mango, and creamy banana for a refreshing drink ready in minutes.

# What goes in:

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

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

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

02 - If using, add Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and chia or flaxseeds to the blender.

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

04 - Taste the smoothie and add more honey or maple syrup if a sweeter flavor is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.

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

01 -

It tastes like vacation in a glass and takes less than five minutes from fridge to finish.
The combination of pineapple and mango is so naturally sweet you barely need extra honey.

02 -

Frozen fruit is your best friend here because it creates thickness without diluting the flavor the way ice does.
Always start with less liquid than you think you need since you can always add more but you cannot take it away.

03 -

Freeze your overripe bananas peeled and chopped so they are always ready to thicken a smoothie without needing ice.
A pinch of salt sounds wrong but it actually amplifies the tropical sweetness in a way that will surprise you.