Finally, the sunny weather is here, and that means it’s smoothie season! One of my favorite smoothie recipes is this delightful mango pineapple smoothie. Bursting with tropical flavors, this smoothie is not only delicious but also incredibly refreshing. Its vibrant yellow color is like a ray of sunshine in a glass, instantly brightening up your day. Oh! need I say it is healthy too? This smoothie is made using mangoes, pineapples, and other fresh fruit juices such as lemon or oranges. Often, milk or yogurt can also be used.

How to make mango pineapple smoothie

To create this mango pineapple smoothie, gather the ingredients needed; making sure that your ingredients are freshest for a delightful smoothie. Here are the ingredients you require for a basic mango pineapple smoothie:

Ingredients:

Mangoes – They contain vitamin C and vitamin A, dietary fiber and antioxidants. They add a delightful sweetness and a creamy texture to the smoothie.
Pineapple – A good ripe pineapple will have a tangy-sweet flavor. They contain vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain. Bromelain is an enzyme that can aid digestion. When used in this smoothie, they add a refreshing taste.
Fresh Orange juice – Just like mangoes, orange juice contain vitamin A and C. It also has some amount of calcium, iron and folate. Adding freshly squeezed orange juice, creates a refreshing flavor to the smoothie.
Honey/maple syrup – This adds sweetness to the smoothie. Alternatively, throw in some pitted dates to add natural sweetness and extra nutrition. However this is optional.
Ice Cubes – if desired add ice cubes to make the smoothie cold and refreshing. Alternatively, use frozen mangoes or pineapples for the same results.
Other ingredients – you may sneak in some other ingredients such as spinach or kale, ground chia seeds, ripe bananas, protein powder, or moringa powder depending on your preferences or nutritional goals.

Instructions

Start by preparing your ingredients; wash, peel and dice them. Grind the chia seeds (if using) into powder form and juice the oranges. Add the diced mango and pineapple into a blender along with orange juice and chia seed powder.

Next, pour in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup for a dose of sweetness. Alternatively add pitted dates for the same effect. If desired, add some ice cubes to make the smoothie more refreshing.

Finally, blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.

Pour your mango pineapple smoothie into a glass and enjoy every sip of it.

So go ahead, embrace the sunshine and treat yourself to this irresistible mango pineapple smoothie. Cheers to the season of smoothies!

You can also enjoy other smoothie recipes such as our mango banana smoothie , and Avocado Strawberries smoothie.

Tips and tricks for a perfect mango pineapple smoothie

To make a perfect mango pineapple smoothie, consider the following tips and tricks:

Freeze the mangoes and pineapple ahead of time for a thicker and refreshing smoothie. This helps to eliminate a need for ice cubes.
Use fresh and ripe fruits. Ripe fruit are sweeter, softer and easy to blend.
For a thicker smoothie, use less liquid and more frozen fruits.
For a thinner consistency, use more liquid and less frozen fruits.
Avoid using water. This will dilute the taste of your smoothie
Enrich your smoothie by adding other ingredients such as green vegetables, protein powder, or moringa powder.
Ensure that the blender you use is of high quality for a smooth consistency.