Description
The Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie is a refreshing, fruity drink bursting with tropical flavors. This creamy smoothie combines sweet pineapple, ripe bananas, and juicy strawberries with a hint of coconut for a vacation-in-a-glass experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or almond milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (if using fresh fruit)
Instructions
- Add pineapple, banana, strawberries, coconut milk, orange juice, shredded coconut (if using), and honey (if desired) to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut milk or orange juice to reach your desired consistency.
- Add ice cubes and blend again until frothy and chilled.
- Pour into a glass, garnish with a sprinkle of shredded coconut or a pineapple wedge, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or Greek yogurt.
- To make it dairy-free, stick with plant-based milk options like almond or coconut milk.
- Enhance the tropical flavor with a splash of mango juice or a handful of frozen mango chunks.
- This smoothie pairs perfectly with breakfast or can be enjoyed as a refreshing snack any time of day.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins