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Published: August 27, 2019 Last Modified: August 27, 2019 By Sara 27 Comments

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

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Tropical Smoothie Recipe | Mango Smoothie | Pineapple Smoothie #smoothie #mango #pineapple #banana #drink #dinneratthezoo

This tropical smoothie recipe is a blend of mango, pineapple, banana and coconut milk, all mixed together to create a creamy and refreshing drink. The perfect breakfast or snack option that’s loaded with nutrients!

I love a cold smoothie on a hot day, I always whip up a peach smoothie, strawberry banana smoothie, or this tropical version that’s full of fruit flavor.

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Tropical smoothies garnished with mint, limes and pineapple.

My kids absolutely love smoothies, especially as an after school snack. We’ve been experimenting with different flavor combinations, and I have to say, this tropical smoothie recipe is our new favorite! It’s full of tropical fruit with some coconut milk for a creamy texture and richer flavor. You can get all fancy with the garnishes like I did here, or simply serve it as is; either way it’s sure to be a hit!

How do you make a tropical smoothie?

This smoothie is a combination of mango, pineapple, banana, pineapple juice and coconut milk. Everything gets blended together until you have a smooth and creamy drink. Pour your drink into two glasses, add some fun garnishes, then enjoy.

Pineapple, mango, banana and coconut milk in a blender.

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.
  • You can freeze your banana before you add it to the blender for an even thicker smoothie.

A smoothie inside of a blender.

Smoothie variations

There are so many different ways you can change up this recipe to customize it to your tastes.

  • Liquids: Instead of pineapple juice, try coconut water, mango nectar or pineapple-orange-banana juice.
  • Fruit: You can add other fruits to the mix such as kiwi, papaya, or even strawberries.
  • Add Ins: Give your smoothie a boost of nutrition by adding spinach, kale, protein powder, flax seeds or chia seeds.

Mango pineapple smoothies garnished with cherries and mint.

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.

Two tropical smoothies with fresh mint, lime wedges and sliced pineapple.

This tropical tastes like a Hawaiian vacation. Unfortunately I’m not going to Hawaii any time soon, but at least I can pretend that I’m there with this drink!

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Tropical smoothies garnished with mint, limes and pineapple.
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Tropical Smoothie Recipe

This tropical smoothie recipe is a blend of tropical fruit and coconut milk - it's cool, refreshing and packed with flavor and nutrients!
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 315kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk light is ok
  • 1 large banana sliced
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • Optional garnishes: Maraschino cherries, lime slices, mint sprigs, pineapple wedges

Instructions

  • Place the pineapple juice, coconut milk, banana, mango and pineapple in a blender; blend until completely smooth.
  • Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and add optional garnishes if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Sodium: 16mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g
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This post was originally published on August 17, 2016 and was updated on August 27, 2019 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Teena says

      December 3, 2021 at 7:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is a new family favorite. They all want the cherry garnishes too

      Reply
    2. Carla says

      June 12, 2021 at 10:11 am

      5 stars
      Mine came out better than the ones I was getting from the smoothie shop! So happy to have found this recipe. Easy too!

      Reply
    3. Ronnie says

      September 11, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      5 stars
      Very delicious! Will definitely be making in the future!!

      Reply
    4. Vicky says

      July 19, 2020 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      Very flavorful and cooling. My husband like to spike it with a little rum!

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