Tropical fruit smoothie
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Cuisine
South American, Ecuadorian
Tropical fruit smoothie
Description
The Tropical Fruit Smoothie combines peeled and diced papaya, pineapple, sliced banana, mango chunks, and freshly squeezed orange juice. These fruits contribute a variety of tropical flavors and a naturally sweet, tangy character. Blending until smooth creates a creamy texture that is easy to drink and lightly thickened by the banana and mango.
Ice can be added to chill and slightly dilute the smoothie, making it refreshing. The recipe leaves room to add sugar or honey if the fruits are not ripe enough or to suit personal sweetness preferences.
Serving the smoothie immediately preserves its fresh fruit flavors and texture. It can be refrigerated briefly but is best consumed fresh to avoid separation.
You can substitute or omit fruits according to availability and taste, making this a versatile smoothie for seasonal produce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups papaya peeled and seeds removed, from about 1 small papaya or ½ large papaya, diced
- 2 cups pineapple about ½ pineapple, diced
- 2 banana peeled and sliced
- 2 Mango peeled and cut into chunks, ripe
- 2 cups orange juice freshly squeezed
- ice
- sugar optional; or honey; if needed
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender. Add ice if desired.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Adjust fruit types based on personal taste and what is available.
- Adding ice creates a colder, more refreshing smoothie.
- Sweeten with sugar or honey only if needed depending on fruit ripeness.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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