This easy tropical smoothie hits the spot every time. It's packed with nutrition and feels like a treat. It will remind you of good times relaxing on vacation. You could drink this as a breakfast or a snack if you feel like you haven't eaten enough. It's quick and filling.
Smoothies make it easy to add nutrition into your diet. You can add so many different things like spinach or kale, chia seeds, flax seeds, and fats like avocado oil or coconut milk. There are endless possibilities. You can change it up every time.
Jump to:
If you have kids that are picky eaters, making smoothies might be a great option to get nutrition in them. My kids love certain veggies but wouldn't necessarily sit and eat plain spinach or kale. They definitely don't mind slurping it down in a smoothie. There are so many nutrients you can get in their little bodies with just one smoothie.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring Cups
Ingredients
Almond milk: I prefer to use unsweetened vanilla or unsweetened plain. You can sub for your favorite milk.
Coconut Milk: I like to use canned full fat coconut milk. I also use avocado quite a lot.
Banana: So sweet and delicious.
Pineapple: You can use canned, fresh, or frozen. This really gives it the tropical taste.
Mango: Delicious in smoothies.
Spinach: You can use whichever leafy greens you prefer. I like spinach and kale.
Chia Seeds: Adding chia seeds or flax seeds are a fantastic way to get in extra nutrients, fats, and fiber.
Protein Powder: I use Vanilla protein powder in this. I prefer Just Ingredients brand because I stand behind their mission and know there is no extra junk in their protein powders.
Instructions
- First add your almond milk, coconut milk, and spinach to a blender. Blend until smooth before adding the rest of your ingredients. Now add in all of your other ingredients and blend until smooth again. Feel free to top with extra chia seeds, flax seeds, tiny pieces of fruit, or a drizzle of nut butter. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use what you have for smoothies. I tend to always have frozen fruits on hand but you could use fresh.
- Experiment with different leafy greens and fats. Spinach and kale are my favorite leafy greens. I love use avocado in smoothies a lot. When I don't have avocado on hand, I use coconut milk. I add Chia seeds and Flax Seeds to most smoothies. You can add different protein powders or collagen.
Storage
- This is not very good leftover. It's best consumed right away. It will taste good after it has been sitting awhile but the texture gets very strange.
Other Recipe Inspiration
Favorite Things
- Ninja Blender I have had two of these and love them!
- Find the rest of my favorites here.
- Some of these links are affiliate links where I make a small commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
If you loved this recipe, I would be so appreciative of a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐rating. Like I tell my family, thank you for being one of my taste testers!
📖Recipe
Easy Tropical Smoothie
Equipment
- measuring cups
Ingredients
- 16 Oz Almond milk unsweetened vanilla
- ⅓ Cup coconut milk canned, full fat
- 1 banana
- ¼ Cup pineapple canned or fresh
- ½ Cup mango I use frozen
- 1 Cup spinach or more
- 1 teaspoon Chia Seeds
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
Instructions
- First add your almond milk, coconut milk, and spinach to a blender. Blend until smooth before adding the rest of your ingredients. Now add in all of your other ingredients and blend until smooth again. Feel free to top with extra chia seeds, flax seeds, tiny pieces of fruit, or a drizzle of nut butter. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use what you have for smoothies. I tend to always have frozen fruits on hand but you could use fresh.
- Experiment with different leafy greens and fats. Spinach and kale are my favorite leafy greens. I love use avocado in smoothies a lot. When I don’t have avocado on hand, I use coconut milk. I add Chia seeds and Flax Seeds to most smoothies. You can add different protein powders or collagen.
- This is not very good leftover. It’s best consumed right away. It will taste good after it has been sitting awhile but the texture gets very strange.
Comments
No Comments