Description
Refreshing tropical strawberry mango smoothie brings Caribbean sunshine straight to your blender with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Sip this cool, creamy drink and instantly transport yourself to a beachside paradise with sweet, tangy notes dancing across your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup mango chunks
- 0.5 banana
Dairy and Liquid:
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup coconut water
Sweetener and Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Sanitize and prep fresh produce by thoroughly rinsing strawberries, removing stems, and peeling mango. Slice banana into manageable chunks.
- Transfer strawberries, mango pieces, banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water directly into blender container.
- Incorporate honey for enhanced sweetness, tasting and adjusting according to personal preference.
- Introduce ice cubes to create refreshing, chilled consistency and optimize smoothie temperature.
- Activate blender at maximum velocity, ensuring ingredients transform into silky, homogeneous mixture. Pause intermittently to scrape down container walls, guaranteeing uniform texture.
- Evaluate smoothie’s flavor profile and viscosity. Modulate by introducing additional coconut water for thinning or extra ice for thickening.
- Elegantly decant vibrant liquid into serving glass, accentuating presentation with strategically placed fruit garnish. Consume immediately to preserve nutritional integrity and peak flavor.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet fruits for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness without extra honey.
- Freeze banana and mango chunks beforehand to create a thicker, more refreshing smoothie without diluting the taste with ice.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Add a scoop of protein powder or chia seeds to boost nutritional value and make the smoothie more filling for post-workout recovery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg