Creamy and refreshing, this dairy-free tropical smoothie recipe is so simple to make. Made from tropical fruits: mango, pineapple, banana, and coconut water, I think it's a great way to get your vitamin C, just like with these oatmeal muffins with pineapple and this refreshing pineapple celery smoothie!
Quick Look: Dairy-Free Tropical Smoothie
- Equipment Needed: Blender
- Time: 5 minutes
- Serves: 2 smoothies
- Calories: 440 per serving
- Protein: 10 grams of protein per smoothie
- Dietary Info: Dairy-free, high protein
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: A blend of hydrating tropical fruits with other whole foods that are high in protein, making a delicious smoothie even without dairy.
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My husband and I have made smoothies pretty much every single day for breakfast since we were married in 2016. My favourite is having bright-colored smoothies like this tropical one and this bright pink cherry banana smoothie!
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- Quick Look: Dairy-Free Tropical Smoothie
- Why You Will Love This Smoothie:
- Tropical Smoothie Ingredients
- Substitution and Variations
- Easy Instructions For a Dairy-Free Tropical Smoothie
- Top Tip for Your Tropical Smoothie
- Storing Your Tropical Smoothie
- Other Delicious Dairy-Free Snack Recipes
- Dairy Free Tropical Smoothie
- Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
Why You Will Love This Smoothie:
- Simple ingredients: The combination of ingredients for this healthy tropical smoothie is all-natural, with no added sugar. If you love tropical fruit you have to try this high-protein pineapple smoothie and these simple mango popsicles!
- Perfect for many dietary needs: This smoothie works for those who are lactose intolerant, vegan, or if you have allergies to dairy, just like my strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt!
- Optional protein boost: Adding hemp hearts and chia seeds makes each smoothie contain 10 grams of protein per serving.
Tropical Smoothie Ingredients
With only 6 ingredients, you will feel like you just travelled to a tropical island!
- Pineapple: The flavor burst comes from the pineapple! Use fresh or frozen pineapple chunks for this smoothie. I haven't tested it with canned pineapple, but I'm sure that would be fine too!
- Mango: Use frozen mango chunks to create a thick texture. If you use fresh mango, it will just be less thick; therefore, I recommend adding 1-2 cups of ice cubes.
- Banana: I used fresh bananas to make this smoothie. Note that a ripe banana (one with brown spots) will make this smoothie sweeter than a green banana or a banana that has just ripened.
- Coconut milk: You can use coconut milk from a milk jug, or for a stronger flavour use canned coconut milk. However, note that canned coconut milk is much thicker, much richer and higher in calories than coconut milk you would buy in a carton in the milk section of the grocery store.
- Coconut water: Bring the whole taste of this smoothie together with coconut water, so refreshing, as well as to increase the electrolytes in this smoothie just like my mango slushie recipe! I just found out you can get coconut water powder from Organic Matters, one of my favorite bulk grocers online, which is great because coconut water can get expensive!
See the recipe card for all the ingredients and the full quantities.
Substitution and Variations
Here are a few ways you can change this healthy smoothie to make it perfect for you.
- Without coconut milk: Instead of coconut milk, you can use more coconut water, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, any plant-based milk, or any non-dairy milk if you want to make this dairy-free. Cow's milk works fine too if you don't need a dairy-free option. However, removing the coconut milk will decrease the tropical flavor.
- Without coconut water: If you don't have coconut water, you can use 2 cups of coconut milk instead. Another excellent option would be to use orange juice or pineapple juice.
- Smoothie bowl: To make this into a thick tropical smoothie bowl, be sure to use frozen fruit (pineapple, mango, and bananas) instead of fresh fruit. You will need to use a high-power blender so everything blends well. Top with shredded coconut, pineapple pieces, chia seeds, and a splash of lime juice!
Easy Instructions For a Dairy-Free Tropical Smoothie
Follow my step-by-step images from my kitchen to see how easily you can make your own tropical drink at home.
Step 1: Place the coconut milk and coconut water in the blender container along with the bananas. Add the chia seeds and hemp hearts if using.
Step 2: Next, place the frozen mango and frozen pineapple on top. Start the blender on low and turn to high speed until completely blended and creamy.
This recipe makes the smoothie quite thick; add more coconut water as needed. Pour the smoothie into 2 large cups and enjoy!
Top Tip for Your Tropical Smoothie
When making smoothies, it's best practice to place the soft ingredients at the bottom of the blender and the frozen or hard foods on top. If needed, stop and scrape down the frozen fruit after the banana has blended.
Storing Your Tropical Smoothie
This smoothie is best eaten right away for the best texture, or at least within the next 1-2 hours after making it. If you aren't planning to drink it right away, keep it in the fridge.
Leftover smoothie: If you have any of this tropical smoothie leftover, I recommend freezing it in an ice cube tray and adding it to your next smoothie! Or you can make any remaining smoothies into tropical popsicles!
Other Delicious Dairy-Free Snack Recipes
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Dairy Free Tropical Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup coconut water
- 2 fresh bananas
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- 2 cups frozen mango
Optional Superfoods:
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons hemp hearts for more protein
Instructions
- Place the soft ingredients at the bottom of the blender container (coconut milk, coconut water, and bananas). Place the chia seeds and hemp hearts on top if using. Add the frozen mango and pineapple on top of everything else.
- Start the blender on low speed and turn to high speed until completely blended and creamy. This recipe makes the smoothie quite thick, add more coconut water as desired.
Notes
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- No frozen fruit? Make this with fresh pineapple and fresh mango; it will be thinner but still tasty. Add ice to make it cold.
- Coconut water: If you don't have coconut water, you can use 2 cups of coconut milk instead. Or another excellent option would be to use orange juice or pineapple juice.
- Other Milk: Instead of coconut milk, you can use more coconut water, soy milk, almond milk, oat milk, any plant-based milk, or any non-dairy milk if you want to make this dairy-free. Cow's milk works fine too if you don't need a dairy-free option. Removing the coconut milk will decrease the tropical flavor.
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- Smoothie Bowl: To make this into a thick smoothie bowl, be sure to use frozen fruit (pineapple, mango, and bananas) instead of fresh. Top with shredded coconut, pineapple pieces, chia seeds, and a splash of lime juice.
- Make the smoothie, then freeze it in a jar. Make sure to leave ½ inch at the top of the jar. To thaw, just take the jar out a few hours before you want to drink it.
- Place all the ingredients minus the liquid ingredients (coconut milk and coconut water) in a plastic bag and freeze. When you are ready to have the smoothie, place the liquid in the bottom of the smoothie container, add the frozen bagged ingredients and blend. Tip: Let the frozen food sit for 5 minutes to soften before blending.
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Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
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