Tropical Sunrise Smoothie

Prep time: 5 minutes | Servings: 2

1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1 large ripe banana (frozen works best for a thicker texture)
1/2 cup fresh orange juice (about 1–2 oranges)
1/2 cup coconut milk or Greek yogurt (for that creamy finish)
Optional: A splash of water or ice if needed to reach your desired consistency.

Prep the Fruit: If using fresh fruit, peel the mango and orange, and remove the core from the pineapple.
Combine: Place the mango, pineapple, banana, orange juice, and coconut milk/yogurt into a high-speed blender.
Blend: Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for about 45–60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
Adjust: If it’s too thick, add a little more orange juice. If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes or more frozen fruit and blend again.
Garnish: To match the photo, pour into glasses and top with a thin slice of banana and a couple of clean pineapple leaves.

Freeze your fruit: Using frozen mango and banana eliminates the need for ice, which can water down the flavor. It results in a much more “velvety” texture.
The “Secret” Creaminess: If you want it extra decadent like the photo suggests, use full-fat canned coconut milk.

Note: Always ensure you wash the outside of the pineapple leaves thoroughly before using them as a garnish!