Infuse a little “tropical” into your life with this easy, healthy pineapple and mango smoothie. Plus, it has a secret ingredient for an extra punch of fiber.
I realize that it’s still only February, but I am feeling decidedly tropical today. As in “squeeze into a bathing suit, adorn myself with a lei and sip on a Mai Tai” kind of tropical. We have never been on a tropical vacation as a family and we are practically doing headstands because our trip to The Big Island of Hawaii is just around the corner. Snorkeling and sushi and beaches…oh my!
If you have been to the Kona area and have any restaurant (or other things) recommendations, I’d LOVE to hear about them in the comments section below!
In honor of our upcoming trip, it seemed only right to pull out some mangos and pineapples (albeit frozen ones) and whip them into a healthy tropical smoothie. If I had any mini umbrellas, I would have stuck them on the side of this glass faster than you can say “Aloha, mahalo and hula.” That’s about the extent of my Hawaiian language knowledge.
To give this smoothie an extra boost of fiber, I threw in a 1/4 cup of raw oats, which is a trick I learned from one of the instructors at the gym. Fiber is linked to all sorts of health benefits, such as lowering cholesterol, helping to control blood sugar levels and aiding in maintaining a healthy weight by making you feel fuller faster and longer. Adding whole grains to your diet will bump up your fiber intake in no time.
If you’re making smoothies for more than one person, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled. If you prefer to use fresh mango and pineapple, you may find that you have to decrease the amount of milk you use and add some ice for a thicker, frostier consistency.
Other healthy recipes with tropical flavors:
Cookin’ Canuck’s Grilled Pineapple Chili Pork Chops
Cookin’ Canuck’s Strawberry & Mango Fruit Salad
EatGood4Life’s Overnight Tropical Oats
Simply Recipes’ Sautéed Shrimp with Warm Tropical Fruit Salsa
Cookie & Kate’s Coconut Quinoa & Kale with Tropical Pesto
Tropical Mango & Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cup skim milk
- 2/3 cup frozen pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 teaspoons agave nectar or honey
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a heavy-duty blender. Blend until smooth. Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
Feb 20, 2015 at 5:50 amI love seeing tropical recipes at this time of year. Have a great trip Dara! Enjoy every moment.
Dara says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:18 amThanks, Katie! We can’t wait and we’re going to try to soak in every moment.
Kirsten / ComfortablyDomestic says
Feb 20, 2015 at 7:30 amOoo! I love mango and oats in smoothies! I hope that you have a fantastic vacation on the big island. Please share photos with those of us in the frozen tundra so the we can live vicariously.
Dara says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:18 amLOL. Will do, Kirsten. I hope things start to warm up for you.
Peggasus says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:11 amIt’s been a while, but my favorite place was the Canoe House at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, fantastic food and a gorgeous setting.
Dara says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:18 amWonderful! Thanks so much for the recommendation.
Angie says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:26 amHow exciting to be leaving for Hawaii soon! And what a good way to get in the spirit with this pretty smoothie! I love the oats trick too, I’ve never heard that before.
The Food Hunter says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:31 amYou are going to love Hawaii!
The Healthy Apple says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:41 amSo fun Dara; this is amazing. Hawaii; wahoo!!!!!!!!!!! Have a fabulous trip. xox
Danae @ Recipe Runner says
Feb 20, 2015 at 10:48 amI’m so envious of your trip to Hawaii! It sounds wonderful considering we are supposed to get a huge dumping of snow all weekend here in Colorado. I think I’ll make this smoothie and sit in a hot bath with my swimsuit on pretending I’m in Hawaii! 😉
Julia says
Feb 20, 2015 at 11:05 amIn the winter I am all about drinking and eating things that remind me of warmer months! This would be perfect for that. Love it!
Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says
Feb 20, 2015 at 12:19 pmI love my smoothies! This is so pretty and summery, too. Perfect on this bitterly cold day!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Feb 20, 2015 at 12:53 pmThis is essentially what I put in my favorite smoothie except I also add some spinach.
Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch says
Feb 20, 2015 at 1:04 pmThese yummy tropical flavors would make me think I’m warm and basking in the sun – even though it’s so cold right now. Not to mention I’m in love with pineapple and mango, so I can’t wait to whip this up! xo
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
Feb 20, 2015 at 1:45 pmDara, I need to be transported someplace warm and tropical. . with a lot of sand, ocean and sun!! love these mango pineapple smoothies!! These are just what I need! It’s too cold here in Wisconsin! tgif!
Stephanie @ Long Distance Baking says
Feb 20, 2015 at 3:02 pmMust be something about this time of year…all I can think about is imaginary tropical vacations! This smoothie sounds perfect to aid in my day dreaming 😉 Make sure when you get shaved ice that you get it “Hawaiian Style”, with a scoop of ice cream on the bottom! Sounds strange, but trust me…life changing!!
Liz@HoosierHomemade says
Feb 20, 2015 at 4:09 pmThis smoothie look incredible Dara! We have been detoxing this month and having lots of smoothies, I must try this one!
~Liz@HoosierHomemade
Katie says
Feb 20, 2015 at 7:48 pmOh man this tropical smoothie sounds divine!
Martha @ A Family Feast says
Feb 21, 2015 at 6:00 amWith all the snow we’ve had in Boston – I am super jealous of your upcoming trip to someplace warm and sunny! But since I’m stuck here (at least for a while) I can enjoy this yummy smoothie!
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Feb 21, 2015 at 7:13 amThese do look yummy. I wish I was in a tropical place. I’ve never added oats to a smoothie before. I will have to give that a try. Sounds like a great tip!
kellie | The Suburban Soapbox says
Feb 21, 2015 at 7:48 amI’ve never been to Hawaii so I can’t wait to hear what you think. It’s on our top 5 list for next year’s vacation picks. This smoothie looks so amazing, I’ll definitely be making this one in my quest to stop ever expanding waistline.
Heather | girlichef says
Feb 21, 2015 at 6:55 pmOh yes, I like oats in my smoothies, too. This sounds fantastic, I could really use a dose of liquid sunshine like this right now.
Renee - Kudos Kitchen says
Feb 23, 2015 at 6:00 amI have all the ingredients in my kitchen to make this, and I can’t wait to try it. Guess what I’m having for breakfast today?
Nutmeg Nanny says
Feb 23, 2015 at 6:10 amI LOVE a good smoothie recipe. Mango is my favorite flavor (of everything!) and in a smoothie I swoon over it’s deliciousness.