Banana Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Banana Pineapple Mango Smoothie

This recipe makes one serving. Feel free to double or triple the ingredients if you’d like to make more!

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
• ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
• ½ cup fresh mango chunks
• ½ cup plain yogurt (dairy or non-dairy)
• ½ cup almond milk (unsweetened or sweetened, depending on your preference)

Optional Add-ins:

• A few ice cubes, for a colder and thicker smoothie
• 1 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup, for extra sweetness
• A sprinkle of chia seeds or flax seeds for added nutrients and thickness
• A pinch of ginger or turmeric for a flavor boost and potential health benefits

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Fruits: Peel the banana and slice it into rounds. Chop the pineapple and mango into chunks.
2. Combine Ingredients: Add the sliced banana, pineapple chunks, mango chunks, yogurt, and almond milk to a blender.
3. Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on your blender and blend the ingredients until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula if needed to ensure all the ingredients are well incorporated.
4. Adjust Consistency (Optional): If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk (one tablespoon at a time) and blend again until it reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add a few ice cubes and blend until smooth.
5. Sweeten (Optional): Taste the smoothie and add honey or maple syrup if you’d like it to be sweeter. Blend again to combine.
6. Add Optional Ingredients (Optional): If you’re using any of the optional add-ins like chia seeds, flax seeds, ginger, or turmeric, add them to the blender now and blend until well combined.
7. Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately!

Tips and Variations:

• Frozen Fruit: Using frozen banana, pineapple, and/or mango will result in a thicker, colder smoothie, similar to a milkshake. You might need to add a little more liquid to help it blend smoothly.
• Other Liquids: Feel free to substitute almond milk with other liquids like regular milk, oat milk, soy milk, coconut milk, or even water.
• Leafy Greens: For an extra nutritional boost, you can add a handful of spinach or kale. The flavor will be mild once blended with the fruits.
• Protein Powder: If you want to make this a post-workout smoothie, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
• Nut Butter: A tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter can add healthy fats and a nutty flavor.

Enjoy your delicious and refreshing banana pineapple mango smoothie! Let me know if you have any other questions.