Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (approx. 225g) frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup (approx. 150g) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 large ripe banana, peeled, chopped, and frozen
- ⅓ to ½ cup (80-120ml) full-fat canned coconut milk (start with less and add more if needed)
- Optional Boosters:
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flax seeds
- A small handful of fresh spinach (you won’t taste it, but it adds nutrients!)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Blender: Add your liquid—the ⅓ cup of coconut milk—to the bottom of a high-speed blender first. This is a crucial step! The liquid at the bottom helps the blades catch the frozen fruit and start the blending process without struggling.
- Layer the Solids: Add the softer frozen fruit next, which is typically the banana. Then, add the harder frozen mango and pineapple chunks on top. If you’re using any optional boosters like protein powder or chia seeds, add them now.
- Blend on Low: Start your blender on its lowest setting. This will begin to break up the frozen fruit without immediately liquifying everything. You may need to use your blender’s tamper (the plastic stick that comes with many high-speed blenders) to push the ingredients down towards the blades. If your blender doesn’t have a tamper, you’ll need to stop, scrape down the sides with a spatula, and restart a few times.
- Increase Speed Gradually: Once the mixture starts to move and combine, you can slowly increase the speed. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and has a thick, sorbet-like consistency. The key is to blend for the shortest amount of time possible to achieve smoothness. Over-blending will generate heat and melt the fruit, resulting in a soupy texture.
- Check Consistency: If the blender is struggling and the mixture is too thick to move, add another tablespoon of coconut milk at a time until it just starts to blend smoothly. Be very conservative with the liquid—you can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
- Pour and Serve Immediately: Once blended to perfection, use a spatula to scoop the thick smoothie mixture out of the blender and into a chilled bowl. Work quickly, as it will start to melt. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon and get ready for the best part: the toppings!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One Normal Portion
- Calories: 450-500 kcal