Mango Pineapple Smoothie
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Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Description
The Mango Pineapple Smoothie blends frozen mango and pineapple chunks with Greek yogurt and coconut milk, producing a creamy texture that balances fruity sweetness with a hint of cinnamon. The process involves using a high-speed blender until smooth, with adjustments possible by adding more milk to thin or sweetener for taste. This method maintains the fresh, tropical flavors and smooth consistency. The inclusion of Greek yogurt adds subtle tang and body, enhancing mouthfeel without overpowering the fruit flavors.
Best served immediately for optimal freshness and texture, the smoothie can also be chilled for up to 24 hours in an airtight container. It provides a convenient way to enjoy tropical fruit flavors with a creamy base, suitable for a light snack or breakfast drink. Cinnamon adds a subtle depth that complements the tropical fruits without dominating the profile.
For variation, lemon or lime juice can be added to slow oxidation and preserve brightness if storing. The recipe can adapt easily with substitutions like plant-based or regular milk instead of coconut milk, and different yogurt types to match dietary preferences, though the original proportions yield a well-balanced, creamy result.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Mango frozen
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend for 60-120 seconds until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
- Taste the smoothie, adding more milk if it is too thick or adding more sweetener if it’s not sweet enough for you. Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy immediately, or store in fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
- Use a high-speed blender to ensure the smoothie becomes smooth and creamy.
- Consume the smoothie immediately for best texture and flavor; refrigerate in an airtight container if needed up to 24 hours.
- Add a squeeze of lemon or lime juice to help prevent fruit oxidation when storing.
- Substitute coconut milk with regular milk, plant-based milk, or coconut water as preferred.
- Greek yogurt can be replaced with plant-based or plain yogurt keeping similar texture and tang.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 266mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 645mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 1909IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 346mg | 35% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.