Description
This Tropical Fruit Smoothie blends fresh strawberries, mango, and banana with creamy coconut milk and Greek yogurt for a nutritious and energizing drink. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s refreshing and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional for added nutrition)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (more if you prefer a thicker smoothie)
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Wash the Strawberries: Rinse the strawberries under cold water, hull them, and slice into halves or quarters.
- Prepare the Mango: Cut the mango in half, scoop out the flesh, and chop it into small cubes.
- Slice the Banana: Slice the banana into rounds.
- Gather Other Ingredients: Measure out the coconut milk, Greek yogurt (if using), honey or agave syrup, chia seeds, and ice cubes.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: In a high-speed blender, add the coconut milk first, followed by the strawberries, mango, banana, and Greek yogurt (if using).
- Sweeten It Up: Drizzle in the honey or agave syrup.
- Add Chia Seeds: Toss in the chia seeds for added nutrition.
- Ice It Up: Add the ice cubes to the blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust consistency with more coconut milk if needed.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, then blend again briefly.
- Pour into Glasses: Pour the smoothie into glasses.
- Garnish: Garnish with fresh mint leaves and optional fruit slices.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh and enjoy the vibrant flavors!
Notes
- For a thicker smoothie, consider using frozen fruit instead of ice.
- Feel free to experiment with other fruits or add-ins like spinach or protein powder for a meal replacement.
- Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a short time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes