This vegan tropical smoothie is the perfect refreshment. A mix of mango, pineapple and coconut with an added touch of zesty orange juice and sweet bananas.
Why Make This
- So easy to make
- Contains the ideal ingredient ratio for the perfect thickness
- Mango, pineapple and coconut make up the perfect flavour combo
- Ginger gives it an extra flavour kick
- Energising and refreshing
- Easy to customise
- Can be made in a batch and then frozen
Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make a vegan tropical smoothie.
Ingredient Notes
Pineapple: I used a medium-sized pineapple. Scroll down for instructions on how to cut it.
Mango: I used frozen mango. Can be substituted for fresh.
Coconut water: Choose coconut water with no added sugar. This will ensure your smoothie is not too sweet.
Bananas: Wait until your bananas are perfectly ripe, with brown spots around the edges of the skin.
Step-by-step Process
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the pineapple into cubes and removing the skin from your ginger.
- First, pour coconut milk into a blender. Add freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Blend at high speed for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth.
- Adjust the thickness to taste - add more liquids if required.
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for later.
How To Cut A Pineapple
If you're not super familiar with cutting pineapple, the task can seem intimidating. But don't worry, it's actually super easy to cut.
- Cut off and discard the top.
- Remove all the skin, being careful not to cut too much into the fleshy inside.
- Chop up the inside into cubes.
That's it - so much easier than it looks!
Expert Tips
Add coconut water first - whenever you make a smoothie, remember to add liquids first. This will make sure the blade turns more easily.
Blend, blend, blend - I can't stress the importance of this enough. Make sure you blend your smoothie until there are no bits of fruit left. You'll want to let it blend for at least 2-3 minutes.
Customise to taste - you might prefer a thicker or a thinner smoothie depending on your personal taste. Don't be afraid to customise it.
Enjoy fresh - don't wait around, smoothies are best enjoyed fresh. Scroll down for instructions on how to store your smoothie.
FAQ
Simply add more liquids - water, coconut water or orange juice.
Add more ripe bananas, mango or pineapple.
Transfer it to an airtight container and keep in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days.
Yes!
Yes, feel free to add protein powder. I find that unflavoured or vanilla protein powder works best.
Do keep in mind that adding protein powder might change the consistency of your smoothie.
If your pineapple exterior is deep yellow and slightly soft at the touch, this means it's ripe.
Check out this article for more tips on how to tell if your pineapple is ripe.
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Vegan Tropical Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups or scales
Ingredients
- 240 ml coconut water
- 2 oranges juice only
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 thumb ginger large thumb
- 1 pineapple
- 100 g frozen mango
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the pineapple into cubes and removing the skin from your ginger.
- Pour coconut milk into a blender. Add freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Add the remaining ingredients.
- Blend at high speed for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth.
- Adjust the thickness to taste - add more liquids if required.
- Serve immediately or keep refrigerated in an airtight container for later.
Notes
- Always add liquids first.
- Blend until completely smooth and no hard bits remain.
- To make your smoothie thicker, add more bananas.
- To make it thinner, add more coconut water (or just water).
- Best enjoyed fresh.
- If desired, serve with a handful of ice cubes.
- Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 48 hours.
- Alternatively, pour into an ice cube tray and freeze for later.
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