Description
Refreshing Tropical Strawberry Mango Smoothie blends Caribbean sunshine into a cool, creamy glass of pure delight. Sweet tropical fruits merge with silky yogurt, creating a luscious escape that transports you to beachside bliss with each delectable sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 0.5 banana
Dairy and Liquid Base:
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup coconut water
Sweetener and Optional Ingredient:
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Arrange the vibrant strawberries, succulent mango chunks, creamy banana, tangy Greek yogurt, hydrating coconut water, and optional golden honey into the blender’s container.
- Activate the blender and pulse the ingredients until they transform into a silky, uniform liquid with no visible fruit chunks.
- For enhanced thickness and an icy chill, introduce a handful of frozen cubes and re-blend the mixture until achieving a frosty, velvety consistency.
- Transfer the luscious tropical concoction into tall, chilled glasses, allowing the vibrant colors to showcase the smoothie’s fresh, exotic essence.
- Serve immediately to capture the peak of flavor and temperature, delivering a revitalizing and nutrient-packed beverage that transports taste buds to a sun-drenched paradise.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan version.
- Freeze ripe bananas and fruits beforehand to create an extra thick, frosty smoothie texture without added ice.
- Use unsweetened coconut water to control sugar content and enhance natural fruit sweetness.
- Choose organic ingredients when possible to maximize nutritional benefits and minimize pesticide exposure.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 162
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 3 mg