Description
A thick, creamy, and sweet tropical smoothie made with frozen mango, pineapple, and coconut milk. This dairy-free, gluten-free drink is ready in just 5 minutes and provides a healthy, energizing breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (400ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups (225g) frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup (150g) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 medium frozen banana (about 100g)
- 1 big handful fresh spinach (about 30g)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup ice (optional, if fruit isn’t frozen solid)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, if fruit isn’t sweet enough)
Instructions
- Prep the fruit: If using fresh fruit, peel and cube the mango and pineapple, slice the banana, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. If using frozen fruit, ensure bags are sealed tight.
- Add liquid first: Pour the canned coconut milk into the blender jar to help the blades spin freely.
- Add solids: Toss in the frozen mango, pineapple, banana, and spinach. Add chia seeds, protein powder, and lemon juice now.
- Blend: Start the blender on the lowest setting, then gradually increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust consistency: If too thick, add a splash of coconut milk or water. If too thin, add more frozen fruit or ice. Blend for another 10 seconds if adjustments are made.
- Serve immediately: Pour into a glass or mason jar and drink right away for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
For the best texture, use frozen fruit rather than fresh fruit to avoid a watery consistency. Full-fat canned coconut milk is essential for creaminess; do not use beverage-style cartons. The spinach is undetectable in taste but adds nutrients. This smoothie separates quickly, so it is best consumed immediately. If meal prepping, freeze the solid ingredients in bags and blend fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 5
Keywords: smoothie, mango, pineapple, tropical, healthy breakfast, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, quick recipe, 5-minute recipe