Content Summary
Tropical smoothie recipes are a great way to get a nutritious and delicious boost of vitamins and minerals. Whether you prefer a dragon fruit, passion fruit, or blueberry smoothie, there are plenty of variations to choose from.
With the right ingredients and some helpful tips and tricks, you can make a tropical smoothie that is perfect for your taste. Here are three recipes to get you started.
Dragon Fruit Smoothie
Start your morning with this exotic twist on the classic smoothie.
Ingredients
- 2 dragon fruit (grey-white or red; peeled)
- 1 ripe sliced mango, or mango juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, or raspberries)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Blend the dragon fruit in a blender until it is a smooth puree.
- Add the mangos or mango juice, berries, honey, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Dragon Fruit Smoothie Variations
- Dragon Fruit Pineapple Smoothie: Swap out the mango juice for pineapple juice, pineapple chunks, and 1/2 cup of coconut milk.
- Dragon Fruit Banana Smoothie: Swap out the mango juice for the banana, add 1/2 banana slices and 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
- Dragon Fruit Avocado Smoothie: Swap out the mango juice for avocado, add 1 avocado slices, and replace the berries with a large handful of spinach.
Passion Fruit Smoothie
Passion fruit has an intense flavor that kicks up this smoothie's taste profile.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of passion fruit
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Blend the passion fruit in a blender until it is a smooth puree.
- Add the pineapple juice, strawberries, honey, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Passion Fruit Smoothie Variations
- Passion Fruit Orange Smoothie: Swap out the pineapple juice for blood orange juice or pomegranate juice, add 1 cup of watermelon, and 1/2 cup of coconut yogurt.
- Passion Fruit Mango Smoothie: Swap out the pineapple juice for mango chunks or mango juice, add 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt and a handful of kale leaves.
- Passion Fruit Kiwi Smoothie: Swap out the pineapple juice for 1 cup of kiwi slices, add 1 cup of apples or apple juice, add 1/2 cup of aloe vera juice and a handful of mint leaves.
Blueberry Smoothie
This classic smoothie is sure to please everyone in the family
Ingredients
- 3 cups blueberries
- 2 cups coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 banana
- 3 tablespoons honey
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Blend the blueberries in your blender until it is a smooth puree.
- Add the coconut or almond milk, banana, honey, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Blueberry Smoothie Variations
- Blueberry Melon Smoothie: Swap out the coconut or almond milk for 2 cups of diced melon or 2 cups of melon smoothie, and 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt.
- Blueberry Raspberry Smoothie: Swap out the coconut or almond milk for 1 cup of raspberries or raspberry smoothie, and 2 spoonfuls of chia seeds.
- Blueberry Mango Smoothie: Swap out the coconut or almond milk for mandarin orange juice, add 2 cups of diced mango and some mint leaves.
Tips & Tricks
- To boost the nutritional content of your smoothie, add a scoop of protein powder.
- Adding a few spoonfuls of chia or flax seeds to add in some extra nutrients.
- You can also add a handful of nuts or seeds to give your smoothie an extra crunch.
- Instead of using honey, you can try maple syrup or agave nectar to sweeten the smoothies.
- You can also freeze any leftover smoothies in ice cube trays and blend them later on to enjoy.
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Jane Vo
These tropical smoothies are sure to hit the spot! Enjoy these recipes as part of your summer routine – they’re delicious enough that even your friends and family members won’t be able to resist!
So grab your blender and get blending – it’s time for some tropical smoothers!
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