Tropical Smoothie
Refreshing and healthy, this tropical smoothie recipe is a perfect frosty treat for hot summer days! A smoothie also makes a great post work-out refresher, an easy breakfast, or an after-school snack.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen fruit (mango, peach, pineapple, strawberry)
- 1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup milk of your choice (see note)
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice to make texture thicker, or more milk or water to make thinner.2 cups frozen fruit, 1 ripe banana, 1 cup milk of your choice, ½ cup orange juice, 1 tablespoon honey
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Milk: Use regular milk (non-fat, 2%, whole) or your choice of non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, soy, etc.). Greek yogurt can be substituted for milk if you'd like to add extra protein.
- Sweetener: The honey can be omitted if you prefer, or another type of sweetener can be substituted, such as granulated sugar, agave, maple syrup, and so on.
- Fruit choices: Any kind of frozen fruit combination can be used.
- Yield: The recipe makes 4 servings, with 1 cup per serving. It can easily be doubled or halved, if you like.
- To freeze: Pour smoothie mixture into jars or airtight containers, leaving room for expansion, and freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1072IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg
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