Recipe Background
When a trip to the tropics is on your mind, but you're stuck at home in the cool fall weather, this deliciously refreshing drink transports you to your happy place. The Island Smoothie will have you swaying to the imaginary steel drum music in just one sip! Fresh pineapple, frothy coconut milk, sweet bananas, and magnificent mango all blend together perfectly to provide a luscious luau for your taste buds. Garnished with your favorite tropical drink must-haves, the Island Smoothie is a fantastic flavor trip to help satisfy your "I-need-a-vacation-now" feeling for just a little bit longer. It's the yummiest way to keep those winter blues at bay!
When a trip to the tropics is on your mind, but you're stuck at home in the cool fall weather, this deliciously refreshing drink transports you to your happy place. The Island Smoothie will have you swaying to the imaginary steel drum music in just one sip! Fresh pineapple, frothy coconut milk, sweet bananas, and magnificent mango all blend together perfectly to provide a luscious luau for your taste buds. Garnished with your favorite tropical drink must-haves, the Island Smoothie is a fantastic flavor trip to help satisfy your "I-need-a-vacation-now" feeling for just a little bit longer. It's the yummiest way to keep those winter blues at bay!
Ingredients
For the smoothie:
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup canned coconut milk light or regular
- 1 large banana sliced
- 1 cup mango frozen
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
Optional garnishes:
- maraschino cherries to taste
- lime slices to taste
- mint sprigs to taste
- pineapple wedges to taste
Directions
- In a blender, add the pineapple juice, the coconut milk, the banana, the frozen mango, and the frozen pineapple and blend until completely smooth.
- Evenly pour the smoothie mixture between two glasses.
- Serve with your favorite optional garnishes.
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