5-Ingredient Tropical Pineapple Mango Smoothie

As a busy mom, I'm all about quick, delicious recipes, and smoothies have been a constant in our house since my kids were tiny. Whether it's breakfast on the run or an after-school snack, someone's always asking for one. Lately, this 5-ingredient Pineapple Mango Smoothie has been giving our Banana Mango Smoothie and Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie some serious competition. Inspired by a road trip stop at McDonald's (and knowing I could make it better), I whipped up this tropical blend with frozen fruit that always stocked in the freezer.

 

TL;DR

• A refreshing pineapple mango smoothie made with just 5 simple ingredients.
• Use frozen pineapple and mango for a thick, creamy texture without ice.
• This tropical inspired smoothie comes together in minutes, perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.
• Easy to customize with extras like coconut milk or a squeeze of lime for even more tropical flavor.

Ingredients

• Frozen Mango: Frozen mango chunks are a freezer staple.  Keep a bag in your freezer at all times.  Trust me!
• Frozen Pineapple: Frozen pineapple can be found in almost any grocery store.  Alternatively you can cut up and freeze your own when pineapples are in season.
• Banana: Keep extra ripe bananas frozen in your freezer at all times.  I like to buy 3-4 bunches at a time, let them all ripen, then freeze on sheet trays.  Once frozen, store them in zip top bags.
• Greek Yogurt: Use any variety you prefer.  I typically use plain, but pineapple or mango flavored yogurt would work as well.
• Milk: I like using almond or coconut milk for extra tropical flavor, but any milk works well.

How to make a Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Like most of my smoothie recipes this mango pineapple smoothie is super easy to make. Start by gathering your ingredients: have your frozen mango, pineapple, banana, yogurt, and milk ready to go

Variations and Substitutions

• Make it Dairy-Free: Swap out the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free yogurt alternative, and use your favorite plant-based milk.
• Add Greens: For a hidden veggie boost, toss in a handful of spinach or kale. You won't taste it, and it adds a dose of greens to your day!
• Freeze Leftovers: Pour any leftover mango pineapple smoothie into silicone ice cube trays, and freeze. You can use these smoothie cubes later to blend up a quick snack.
• Make Ice Cream: Use the recipe for my mango ice cream and add pineapple.  Same basic method, but call it dessert.

Make Ahead Tips

You can totally prep these smoothies in advance.  Simply add all the ingredients other than the milk to zip top bags and pop the bags them into the freezer.

When you're ready to make your smoothie, just add the contents into the blender with milk, blend, and you're done!

Mom Hack: Freeze your Greek Yogurt into cubes as well to make it easier to add to the smoothie packs before freezing.

Smoothie Storage

I like to freeze our leftover pineapple mango smoothies directly in mason jars.  This makes it super simple to serve quickly. 

• Pour the leftovers directly into the jar (this canning funnel helps reduce the mess), leaving a little space at the top.  Place the lid on top, tighten, but not too much and pop it into the freezer.
• To defrost, take off the metal lid and microwave for 1 minute.  Give the smoothie a stir, pop on a silicone lid and enjoy.
• Alternatively, you can let the frozen smoothie defrost on the counter or in a lunch bag.

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