You'll feel like you're vacationing on a tropical island with this Tropical Sunshine Smoothie. It's packed with color, flavor and nutrients- especially Vitamin C!
I love making smoothies. Smoothies are great as a post-workout snack or an on-the-go breakfast. They’re also one of the few things I know my kids will always try. Plus, I can add in all sorts of healthy ingredients so it's a win win situation! All you need to make a delicious smoothie is a few ingredients, a high speed blender and about 5 minutes! Check out my Quick Guide to Making Homemade Smoothies.
Ingredients for Tropical Sunshine Smoothie
- Pineapple- you can use fresh or frozen diced pineapple- both will work great. You can also use a mixture of diced pineapple and mango.
- Orange- I like to use a fresh, peeled orange rather than orange juice because this provides extra fiber
- Banana- thickens the smoothie and adds sweetness. Use a frozen banana if you have it. I always keep peeled, frozen bananas in my freezer for smoothies.
- Greek yogurt- adds creaminess as well as a boost of protein and probiotics
- Orange juice- the liquid base for the smoothie- it adds color and vitamin C. You can substitute other liquids like coconut water or milk.
- Ice (optional)- not needed if you're using frozen pineapple and banana
- Optional add-ins- ground flaxseed, chia seeds or hemp seeds
Smoothie Nutrition
This smoothie is packed with several essential vitamins and minerals. It's especially rich in Vitamin C, which is an important antioxidant. It's also a good source of fiber. For even more fiber, feel free to add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, which is also packed with omega-3 fatty acids and phytochemicals. To learn more, read my post all about the health benefits of flaxseed.
Greek yogurt adds a boost of protein and helps thicken the smoothie to give it a nice, creamy consistency. To learn more, read my post all about Greek yogurt. This smoothie will fill you up, kickstart your morning, and give you long-lasting energy throughout the day. So go ahead and try this recipe- who says you can’t start your next vacation early?
This recipe is part of my 10 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For The New Year Collection
More Delicious Smoothie and Smoothie Bowl Recipes:
- Raspberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
- Immunity-Boosting Orange Berry Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Flaxseed Smoothie
- Tropical Smoothie Bowl
- Hydrating Green Smoothie
- Chocolate Banana Date Smoothie
Tropical Sunshine Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups diced pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium orange, peeled
- 1 frozen banana, previously peeled
- ¼ cup plain 2% Greek yogurt
- ½ cup orange juice
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth. Garnish glass with a slice of orange or piece of pineapple.
Notes
- If you like, you can use a mixture of 1 ½ cups diced pineapple and ½ cup mango instead of 2 cups diced pineapple
- You can substitute other liquids as the base of the smoothie instead of orange juice. Coconut water and milk are examples.
- You can add a tablespoon of ground flaxseed for a boost of fiber, omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients.
- Frozen bananas work great in smoothies. I keep frozen bananas in my freezer to use for smoothies. Just be sure to peel them before freezing them- it's really hard to peel frozen bananas!
- Add a handful of ice to your smoothie if you're using fresh fruit. If using frozen fruit, you can skip the ice.
Vitamina says
This is delicious! Refreshing and frutty
Lorrie Roa says
All the Vitamins have their own advantages to our body, and we should figure it out, so we can use them properly. There is a need of a proper diet that contains the required amount of vitamins if you work a lot. Thanks for your sharing. Really informative post.
Ann says
Wish I were there, sipping it with you! Refreshing and delicious, Sonali!
sonaliruder says
Wouldn't that be fun? Thanks, Ann!