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I am a smoothie girl through and through. The taste, the ease, the health benefits-I’m here for it all. This bright and colorful Tropical Smoothie Recipe made with banana, pineapple, mango and a whole orange screams “summertime and the living is easy.”
Quick Recipe Overview
WHAT: A creamy blend of pineapple, mango, banana, and coconut with tropical fruit that transports you to the islands.
WHY: Quick energy boost packed with vitamins, naturally sweet, and tastes like vacation without expensive tropical getaway prices.
HOW: Blend frozen fruit with coconut milk until smooth. Add ice for thickness. Pour and garnish with fresh fruit slices.
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Why I Love Making Tropical Smoothie Recipe
I started making this tropical smoothie after a trip to Hawaii five years ago, and it’s been my breakfast staple ever since. The combination of sweet pineapple, creamy mango, and coconut brings me right back to the beach.
What makes this different? The texture. Using a mix of frozen and fresh fruit creates a perfectly thick, almost soft-serve consistency without ice cream or added sugar. The natural sweetness from ripe banana means you don’t need sweeteners – though honey is great if you prefer it sweeter.
I make this at least three times a week, and my kids actually fight over who gets the bigger portion. Whether you’re rushing out the door or relaxing on the weekend, this smoothie fits any schedule. Plus, cleanup takes about two minutes – just rinse the blender and you’re done!
🩷 Melissa
This tropical smoothie recipe brings vacation vibes to your kitchen any day of the week.
Whether you’re using fresh fruit from the farmers market or frozen chunks from your freezer, you’re just minutes away from tropical paradise.
Save this recipe and make it your own – adjust the tropical smoothie ingredients to suit your taste, and enjoy your healthy, delicious escape!
Tropical Smoothie ingredients
Coconut Milk: Use full-fat canned coconut milk for a rich flavor and creamy texture. Light coconut milk or coconut water works but won’t be as luxurious.
Frozen Fruit: Quality matters here. Look for individually quick frozen (IQF) fruit rather than fruit frozen in a solid block. This ensures better blending and more consistent smoothie results.
Fresh Lime Juice: Bottled lime juice works in a pinch, but fresh lime really makes the tropical fruit flavors pop. One lime yields about 2 tablespoons of juice.
Greek Yogurt (Optional): For added protein and tang, use plain full-fat Greek yogurt. The fat content helps blend the smoothie silkier.
See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities
Easy Tropical Smoothie Recipe with Fresh & Frozen Fruit
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Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapples
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 whole orange, peeled
- 1 cup milk of choice, (coconut milk is delicious)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.1 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen pineapples, 1 cup frozen mango, 1 whole orange, 1 cup milk of choice, 1 teaspoon vanilla
- If your blender is working too hard or not mixing well, add a bit more milk and blend again.1 cup milk of choice
- Divide into 2 glasses and enjoy right away.
Notes
- Double the recipe and make popsicles! YUM.
- You can substitute juice for the milk options. Pineapple or orange juice would be yummy.
- Use my tried and true method of layering the ingredients to your blender: Add the liquids first. Add any greens, if using. Then add any soft ingredients like fresh fruit. Finally, add any frozen fruit. Blend slowly at first, then turn the speed up and blend until smooth.
- You can easily customize this recipe. You can substitute more of the other ingredients for one you may not like or are out of OR use another tropical fruit in its place.
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How to Make a Tropical Smoothie
- Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
- Step 2: If your blender is working too hard or not mixing well, add a bit more milk and blend again.
- Step 3: Divide into 2 glasses and enjoy right away.
Substitutions and Variations
Dairy-Free Option
Replace Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or skip entirely. Use coconut milk as your base liquid for fully dairy-free tropical bliss.
Green Tropical Smoothie
Add 1 cup fresh spinach or kale – I promise you won’t taste it! The tropical fruit masks any “green” flavor while you get extra nutrients.
Protein-Packed Version
Stir in 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or 2 tablespoons nut butter (cashew butter is amazing here). Adds staying power for post-workout recovery.
Berry Twist
Swap half the mango for frozen strawberries or mixed berries. You get that berry-tropical fusion that’s incredibly refreshing.
Tropical Green Tea Smoothie
Replace half the coconut milk with chilled green tea. You’ll get antioxidants and a gentle caffeine boost without coffee.
Citrus Burst
Add an extra tablespoon of lime juice and the zest of half an orange. The citrus makes everything taste brighter and more vibrant.
Piña Colada Style
Increase coconut milk, reduce orange juice, and add 1 tablespoon coconut cream. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes for that beachy vibe.
Recipe FAQs
I like my smoothies to be cool and refreshing so I opt for using frozen fruit instead of ice which tends to water down the overall flavor. If you are only working with fresh fruit, you can put the fruit in the freezer for 30 minutes so it isn’t quite as soft.
Sooooo many delicious options and the fruit you use in your smoothie just depends on what overall flavor you are trying to achieve. Here are some of my go-to fruits: bananas, berries, mangos, pineapples, oranges… really so many choices.
To fully mix all of the smoothie ingredients it will take about 1 to 2 minutes. You want to make sure you get a smooth texture with no lumps before you finish blending.
Of course! Water is a great liquid to use in smoothies if you don’t want to add milk to your smoothie. You could also use a juice (like pineapple or apple!) that would work well too.
Expert Tips
- I have made hundreds of smoothie recipes in my day and I have a tried and true method of the order in which you layer the ingredients to your blender. To get the best texture add the liquids first. This will help everything blend much easier. Then, add any soft ingredients like fresh fruit or chia seeds. If you are adding greens you can add them in just before the soft fruit. Finally, add any frozen fruit to the blender. Begin blending slowly at first and then slowly kick it up a notch. The way you layer does make a difference!
- This smoothie recipe makes amazing popsicles! Make a double batch and pour half into popsicle molds for later.
Are Fruit Smoothies Good for You?
Fruit smoothies are a healthy addition to your diet. The fruit provides an ample amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber. Of course, if you are adding a substantial amount of sugar then smoothies aren’t as good for you as they could be, but I’m all about all things in moderation. This smoothie has a whole orange in it, instead of just the juice, I love adding all the fiber!
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this was such a delicious smoothie!! with orange and vanilla it tasted like a tropical creamsicle
LOVE Love Smoothies. As an 82 old woman, many times I don’t feel like solid
food so I make a Clean Smothie, Delish.❤❤
I feel the same about feeding young kids too! So easy to get in a lot of delicious nutrition. Happy smoothie making Jane!
Melissa;
Hi,your smoothie looks really good,but I was wondering what the carbs and sugar content is in your tropical smoothie.
I am a diabetic and I was wondering if this smoothie can be made in a magic bullet blender for 1 person.
How can I lower the sugar and carbs in your tropical smoothie?
Can I put protein powder in your smoothie with the coconut milk and the frozen tropical fruit in my blender?
Kim
You could use an online app to figure out the carbs for this, I don’t have the info. And yes, coconut milk and protein powder would be great in this!
People need to realize they are not “clean” eating if their food has the dye’s in it. Red 40, Red 3, Yellow 3, Blue 1, etc. A lot of times dye’s are sprayed on the fruits (yes even frozen fruit) to make the color more attractive to customers. If you are eating food with dye’s in it you are NOT clean eating.
I’m so trying this! Thanks!
Melissa I need a large one of these smoothies right now! I was just commenting on Kimberly’s popsicles about how we are sweating here in FL. This looks so refreshing!! Pinned!
My kids love smoothies, and I love that it has almond milk so I can have it too!
This is super similar to some of my favorite smoothie recipes. Love using frozen fruit to get that thick and creamy texture! So refreshing.