Tropical Pineapple Mango Smoothie (Printable Version)

A vibrant, refreshing blend of pineapple, mango, and banana ready in just 5 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

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 (optional, for extra creaminess)

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

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

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

03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.

04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup as needed.

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

01 -

It takes exactly five minutes from the moment you open the freezer to the moment you have a straw in your mouth.
The combination of pineapple and mango creates a natural sweetness that makes added sugar completely optional.
It is endlessly adaptable based on what you have on hand, and it never disappoints.

02 -

Frozen fruit is the real secret here because it eliminates the need for ice, which only dilutes the flavor as it melts.
If you pour leftovers into a jar and refrigerate them, give it a vigorous shake or a quick re-blend before drinking because separation is natural.

03 -

Freeze overripe bananas peeled and chopped in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag so you always have smoothie ready bananas without the peeling struggle.
Coconut water can be swapped with orange juice for a citrusy punch, but go easy because it can overpower the delicate mango flavor.