This easy tropical smoothie with mango and pineapple is just right for breakfast or a summer snack!
I mentioned in my Confessions of a Messy Cook that I have a lot of frozen fruit and veggies in the freezer that need to be used up. What better way to enjoy frozen fruit than with an easy tropical smoothie recipe? It’s a great way to squeeze in calcium, protein, vitamins, and fiber while treating yourself (or your kids) to what feels like a milkshake. This tropical smoothie only includes fruit, but sometimes I sneak in vegetables like spinach or butternut squash when I make special drinks for the kids. I know there are different schools of thought on this subject. Some people think kids should eat vegetables without tricks like hiding them in other foods. Others, like me, are happy to get their families to eat their veggies any way they can. Where do you stand on this subject? Do you like to sneak in vegetable purees into other foods without your kids knowing, or do you have good luck with them eating a well-rounded diet without stealthy maneuvers? 
Speaking of kids, let me give you a word of advice: Do you see the nearly-identical, fun and inviting beverages shown above? Please note the different colors of umbrellas, both lovely if you ask me. That was not a pro move on my part because both kids wanted the blue one. Some tears were shed, but in the end they all managed to enjoy their drinks. Next time those suckers will be REALLY identical.
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- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 banana
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey or to taste
- 1/2 cup milk
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- Combine all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. I do not have a regular blender, so I put everything in a deep measuring cup and use a stick blender.
- Divide smoothies between two glasses, and serve with straws. Use drink umbrellas at your own risk.
For a richer drink with more tropical flavor, substitute coconut milk for the regular milk!
green smoothie recipes says
This is a really nice way to get a lift after a walk or exercise, my partner whipped up a couple after our sunday ride and we both enjoyed them plus this smoothie is healthy, what more can you ask :)
The Weary Chef says
I’m glad you liked them! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know. Enjoy your weekend!
Winnie says
This smoothie sounds fantastic!
I think it’s very similar to lassie (an Indian smoothie)
The Weary Chef says
Thanks so much, Winnie! I have seen those drinks on Indian menus but have never had one. I will have to give it a try next time.
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
Yummy! This is a healthy, refreshing drink! Ha, I just pinned, stumbled and am FBing tomorrow!
The Weary Chef says
Holy cow I’m going to be famous ;)
The Weary Chef says
Sorry forgot to say thank you!!
Nichole C says
Yummy! This looks so refreshing!
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Nichole!
dianaruth says
Looks Yummy! Always love a refreshing drink with a citrus punch! Thanks for sharing!
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The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Dianaruth! Have a great night :)
Lilly Sue says
Looks delicious per usual! Love smoothies! :)
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Lilly Sue!
Tanya Schroeder says
Smoothies are my new favorite thing! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
The Weary Chef says
Thanks, Tanya! What kind of smoothies do you usually make?
KimK says
Great recipe. We love smoothies. I also peel and freeze any bananas starting to get too ripe to use in smoothies later. I am of the camp of both hiding veggies and forcing them to eat non hidden veggies. I will sometimes put kale, or spinach, but will try squash too. I also like to save the water I use to steam veggies and either mix it with juice for the kids or use it in smoothies or baking.
The Weary Chef says
Hi, Kim! Nice to hear from you :) We go through bananas pretty quick around here, so I’m usually happy to have some extra ripe ones as an excuse to make banana bread. I have some luck with getting the kids to eat their vegetables, but it’s mostly the same things over and over. Great tip about using the steam water! Thanks!
Liz says
Nice on the smoothie :-) Never thought to put butternut squash etc into beverages. Doesn’t taste odd? I’m more in the “don’t hide the veggies” camp, but maybe because my girls are older and more and more I want them to make their own decisions. (except for when I tell them what to do–ha)
Must say that your story about the varying shades of umbrellas and tears warmed my heart. Sounds exactly like something my girls would do. Why why why? Do they not realize that many moms wouldn’t even bother making them smoothies and fewer would add a fun touch like an umbrella. DOES IT REALLY MATTER WHAT COLOR IT IS? Just sayin’
Where are we at with the summer countdown? and btw–great photos! AND nice to have an official smoothie recipe as I often just dump and sometimes it’s better than others.
The Weary Chef says
Since butternut squash is pretty sweet on its own, I think it goes with a smoothie pretty well. I admire you for wanting your girls to make their own culinary decisions. My boys often make the decision to not eat their vegetables, so I don’t mind sneaking them in however I can. I do offer them unhidden veggies every day, but they may or may not eat them! I find the nutritional value really drops when they are left on their plates. ;)
I was not impressed when my oldest was throwing a fit about the color of his umbrella. Should he be happy that he got a special drink WITH AN UMBRELLA?? We’ve all been a little sleep deprived and touchy lately, so I’m going to chalk it up to that.
I usually just throw some stuff in for smoothies too, but this time I actually measured and made it twice to make sure it was good before writing up the recipe. Thanks for your always kind words and compliments, Liz! xo