Description
A refreshing and nutrient-packed Tropical Fruit Breakfast Smoothie bursting with vibrant summer flavors and rich tropical ingredients, perfect for a healthy and energizing start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen raspberries or strawberries (mixed)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- 1/2 a pineapple (cubed, optional)
- 1 kiwi (sliced, optional)
Other Ingredients
- 1/3 cup raw coconut meat (chopped, optional)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoons ground flax (optional)
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the fruits, coconut meat, oats, nuts, and flavorings. Scrape the vanilla bean seeds and chop any optional fruit you plan to include, such as pineapple cubes or kiwi slices.
- Combine in Blender: Add the frozen raspberries or strawberries, banana, frozen mango chunks, and fresh pineapple juice to the blender. Include coconut milk, scraped vanilla bean seeds, and any optional fruits like pineapple and kiwi if using.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Incorporate the rolled oats, shredded coconut, raw whole almonds, and optional ground flax seeds into the blender for added texture and nutrition.
- Add Flavorings and Fats: Pour in the coconut oil, pure maple syrup, instant espresso powder, ground cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and honey to enrich the smoothie’s flavor and consistency.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy fresh for the best tropical flavor and nutritional benefit.
Notes
- This smoothie is packed with summer fruits and emphasizes tropical flavors, making it ideal for a refreshing breakfast or snack.
- You can customize this recipe by adding or omitting optional fruits such as kiwi or pineapple cubes based on availability and taste preferences.
- Using frozen fruits helps achieve a thick and cold smoothie texture without needing ice.
- The addition of ground flax seed boosts dietary fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
- If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, adjust the maple syrup and honey amounts to taste.
- For a dairy-free and vegan option, ensure all ingredients are plant-based and use only plant-based sweeteners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1425 kcal
- Sugar: 85 g
- Sodium: 225 mg
- Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 31.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 148 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 18.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
