Mango Pineapple Smoothie – Elavegan

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This tropical mango pineapple smoothie is a thick, creamy, refreshing, delicious, nutritious breakfast or midday snack packed with antioxidants and immune-boosting, anti-inflammatory benefits!

Sweet and Creamy Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

Close your eyes and escape to the tropics wherever you are in the world while sipping this simple yet delicious Mango Pineapple Smoothie. It’s made with just 4 ingredients but is irresistibly delicious – combining fresh or frozen pineapple, mango and banana with dairy-free milk for a refreshing, naturally sweet, thick and creamy tropical smoothie recipe.

It tastes sweet but contains no added sugar and is perfect for a morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up during the summer and year-round (it’s possible using frozen ingredients!) Better yet, this mango and pineapple smoothie is as good for you as it is delicious (a lot!), boasting several benefits:

1. pineapple: Naturally sweet and tropical, this fruit contains antioxidants with impressive levels of vitamin C, copper, manganese and vitamin B6. It also contains the beneficial plant compound ‘bromelain’, which is anti-inflammatory and digestive/immune-boosting.
2. mango: Like pineapple, mango is rich in antioxidants and is a rich source of vitamins C, A, E and K, potassium and folate. The combination benefits skin, eye, heart and immune system health. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
3. banana: This smoothie classic contains fiber, a healthy dose of antioxidants and is rich in potassium (good for the nervous system, fluid balance and muscle/heart contraction) and vitamins C and B6 (good for the immune system, nervous system and brain development).

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• Pineapple: Use fresh or frozen pineapple chunks.
• Mango: You can use fresh mango or frozen mango or canned mango pulp (saffron or alphonso mango pulp is best). I used fresh mangoes that I froze overnight.
• Banana: Frozen bananas help create a smoothie with a super thick and creamy base that tastes more like a dessert than a healthy fruit serving.
• Dairy free milk: Use any non-dairy milk. that is, Coconut milkalmond milk, Barley milk, soy milk, etc. For a creamier tropical smoothie, use plant-based Greek yogurt instead. For a more tropical flavor, use coconut water or orange juice.

Tropical Smoothie Recipe Optional Add-In

This mango pineapple smoothie recipe is easy to adapt with added flavor, texture and nutrition. Here are just a few of my favorite recipe variations.

• Spinach/Kale: One of the easiest recipe adaptations is to turn it into a sweet tropical green smoothie with lots of greens.
• Vanilla extract: A little makes this smoothie taste like fruity soft serve.
• cinnamon: A pinch of this spice adds warmth and benefits to blood sugar levels.
• ginger: Add fresh minced ginger (about 1/2 teaspoon) or ginger powder for a subtle gingery flavor with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory benefits and gut benefits.
• Lemon Syrup: It adds a bright, zingy flavor and is a great detox ingredient. It is antibacterial, antiviral, promotes healthy skin and can increase iron absorption.
• Avocado: Add ½ a small avocado with or instead of some bananas for creaminess and heart-healthy fats.
• Turmeric and Chilli: Turmeric increases our body’s antioxidant capacity, is anti-cancer, and beneficial for heart disease, blood pressure, inflammation, brain function, etc. But it needs a pinch of cracked black pepper to work perfectly.
• Oats/Seeds: Add ¼ cup rolled oats (per serving) and/or 1 tablespoon chia seed/hemp seed fiber and make a pineapple mango smoothie that will keep you full until lunch.
• You will not answer: Make it a more complete meal by adding a scoop of protein powder (unflavored, fruit or vanilla protein powder).

for Full ingredient list, measurements, full recipe method, and nutrition information, Read the recipe card below.

How to make Mango Pineapple Smoothie

• Prepare by peeling and cutting/slicing any fresh fruit first.
• Transfer all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

If you are not using frozen fruit, you can optionally add some ice cubes/crushed ice for a thicker, fresher temperature and consistency. Add additional milk for thinner consistency.

• Pour into pineapple mango smoothie glass and optionally sprinkle on toppings of your choice (I used desiccated coconut – coconut flakes, nuts/seeds, granola, mint leaves, and/or nut butter work too). Enjoy!

Storage instructions

fridge: Smoothies using frozen ingredients are best consumed immediately. However, fresh fruit smoothies will keep covered/stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Add lemon/lime to prevent oxidization.

Freezer: If you accidentally make too much, did you know you can freeze leftover smoothies?! Spread it into a thin layer in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag, squeeze out any excess air, seal, and transfer to the freezer for up to 3 months.

Leave to thaw in the refrigerator overnight before stirring/shaking well. Or break it up into chunks and reconstitute from frozen with a little extra liquid.

Recipe tips

• Adjust sweetness: Depending on how sweet the fruit is, you may like to add a small amount of sweetener to taste (eg, maple syrup, agave, Medjool dates, etc.).
• Fresh use vs. Frozen ingredients: The former will create a thick milkshake-like, traditional smoothie consistency. The latter is thicker and more ice cream-like.
• Do not waste leftovers: Freeze it for later or even make popsicles out of it.
• For a mango pineapple smoothie bowl: Use all frozen fruit and add milk incrementally for proper consistency.

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