Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Try this mango pineapple smoothie for a tropical drink that will transport your taste buds straight to a warm, sunny paradise! It features sweet mango and pineapple chunks, creamy coconut milk, and a touch of coconut yogurt. Serve it ice-cold for a refreshing breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat.
💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
- Tropical: The combination of sweet mango, juicy pineapple, and silky-smooth coconut milk is irresistible! Plus, the vibrant color makes it feel like sunshine in a glass.
- Nutrient-packed: This mango pineapple smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, resulting in a healthy meal that also tastes delicious.
- Customizable: Feel free to add in your favorite vegan protein powder to make it more filling or mix in other fruits to switch up the flavors.
- Dairy-free: Made with coconut milk and coconut yogurt, this dairy-free smoothie is perfect for those with lactose intolerances.
If you love refreshing drinks like this mango pineapple smoothie, you should check out our banana spinach smoothie, mango avocado smoothie, mangonada, and jugo verde.
🥭🍍 Tropical mango pineapple smoothie
This mango pineapple smoothie showcases the tropical flavors of mango and pineapple and the creaminess of coconut milk and yogurt. With our love of fruit and sunny beaches, we wanted to share a recipe that makes you feel like you’re on perma-vacay in the Caribbean.
If you love sweet, floral, and tangy flavors, you won’t be able to get enough of this perfectly balanced and velvety-smooth drink. Plus, it’s completely customizable! Try adding protein, making it sweeter with juice, or reducing the calories by swapping out the milk for water.
Everything comes together in less than 5 minutes, meaning you can whip it up on busy mornings or hot summer days to cool off. Serve it on its own, or pair it with other breakfast staples like a vegan breakfast casserole, mini pancakes, and high-protein overnight oats for a full spread!
💪 What is the best protein to use?
If you want to add a little protein to your mango and pineapple smoothie but don’t know where to start, here are a few of our favorite vegan protein brands to test out:
If you have a certain protein powder that you can’t live without, make sure to let us know in the comments so we can give it a try!
🛒 Ingredients & substitutions
- Mango: Provides natural sweetness and a delicately floral flavor. Fresh or frozen mango chunks work. To check if your fresh mango is ripe, apply gentle pressure. It should give a little. It should also smell aromatic and sweet.
- Pineapple: Adds a juicy, tangy element. Again, use fresh or frozen pineapple. If you use all fresh fruit, make sure to throw a few ice cubes in.
- Coconut milk: For the richest, creamiest flavor, use full-fat coconut milk from a can. For a lighter pineapple mango smoothie, use coconut milk from a carton or soy milk.
- Coconut yogurt: Thickens the smoothie and adds a slight tang. Use vanilla or plain coconut yogurt, depending on what you prefer. You can also try other non-dairy yogurts.
- Protein powder: To increase the protein content and make this drink more of a meal replacement, consider adding a scoop of your favorite vanilla protein powder.
- Garnishes: We love to top our mango pineapple smoothies with coconut shreds, fresh mango, and pineapple wedges.
For a complete ingredient list and step-by-step guide, scroll down to our recipe card.
📝 How to make a mango pineapple smoothie
Step 1: Add the ingredients
Place the frozen mango chunks, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, dairy-free yogurt, and optional protein powder in a blender. A high-speed blender will help you achieve the smoothest consistency, but use what you have on hand.
Step 2: Blend the smoothie
Blend everything on high speed until you reach a smooth and creamy consistency. If it isn’t blending, add more coconut milk or water a little at a time until it starts moving. Be careful not to add too much liquid at once or you run the risk of it turning out too thin!
Step 3: Serve and garnish
Divide the smoothie into your glasses, then add a sprinkle of coconut shreds, a few mango cubes, or some pineapple wedges for a finishing touch.
If you have questions about this mango and pineapple smoothie, check out our FAQs or leave a comment down below!
🌡️ Storage
We suggest drinking your mango pineapple smoothie straight away for the best taste and texture. If you have leftovers, here’s what to do:
- Fridge: If you can’t finish it all, store what’s left in the fridge for up to 1 day at most.
- Freezer: For longer storage, divide the smoothie evenly in an ice cube tray and freeze it. Transfer the frozen cubes to a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months. You can add the cubes to another smoothie, or blend them with additional coconut milk when you’re ready.
♻️ Variations
- Milk: Swap the coconut milk with almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk for a lighter taste and consistency in your mango and pineapple smoothie.
- Greens: Throw in a handful of spinach or kale for an extra boost of nutrients.
- Protein: Switch up the protein powder with chocolate or berry instead of vanilla.
- Nut butter: Add a few tablespoons of cashew, peanut, or almond butter for a creamier texture and more protein.
- Spices: Add a dash of cinnamon, cardamom, or pumpkin spice for a warm, spicy flavor.
- Matcha: Incorporate a touch of matcha powder for an energy boost in the morning.
- Strawberries: Use frozen strawberries instead of (or in addition to) pineapple for a strawberry-forward flavor.
🧑🍳 Top tips
- Use frozen fruit: Opt for frozen fruit to achieve a thicker and creamier consistency. If you use fresh fruit, don’t forget to add a couple of ice cubes!
- Start with less liquid: Start with a small amount of liquid and gradually add more to prevent the consistency from turning out too thin.
- Make a thick smoothie: If you want a thicker pineapple mango smoothie, use less liquid, add more yogurt, or another scoop of protein powder.
- Adjust the sweetness: You can increase the level of sweetness by incorporating agave, maple syrup, monk fruit, or stevia.
- Thaw slightly: To make the smoothie easier to blend if you don’t have a high-speed blender, let the frozen fruit thaw for a couple of minutes before starting the recipe.
- Add some salt: Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors a bit more.
- Experiment with flavors: Test out different fruit combinations, yogurt flavors, or proteins to find your perfect drink.
💬 FAQ
Of course! Instead of coconut milk, you can use water for a lower-calorie recipe. Just know that it won’t be quite as thick and creamy.
Yes, you can use fresh fruit for this mango pineapple smoothie. If you do, we suggest adding ice to thicken and chill it.
Yes, you can use a regular blender, but blending the frozen fruit to a smooth consistency may take longer and require additional liquid.
🍴 More drink recipes
If you enjoyed this mango and pineapple smoothie recipe, test out some more refreshing drinks like these:
- Peach Juice: Made with zero additives or refined sugars!
- Strawberry Juice: Nutritious, sweet, and refreshing drink made from only berries!
- Agua de Sandia: A thirst-quenching beverage made popular in Mexico.
- Tejuino: Another Mexican favorite from the state of Jalisco.
Creamy Mango Pineapple Smoothie (Made in 5 Minutes)
Equipment
- High-speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 ½ cups full-fat coconut milk (or another plant-based milk)
- ½ cup coconut yogurt (vanilla or plain)
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (optional)
Garnishes optional
- Coconut shreds
- Mango cubes
- Pineapple wedge
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the mango chunks, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, coconut yogurt, and protein powder if you're adding some.
- Blend on high speed until the consistency is smooth and creamy. Adjust the thickness by adding more coconut milk or water if needed.
- Divide the smoothie between glasses and serve immediately. Happy drinking!
Notes
- Use frozen fruit: Opt for frozen fruit to achieve a thicker and creamier consistency. If you use fresh fruit, don’t forget to add a couple of ice cubes!
- Start with less liquid: Start with a small amount of liquid and gradually add more to prevent the consistency from turning out too thin.
- Make a thick smoothie: If you want a thicker pineapple mango smoothie, use less liquid, add more yogurt, or another scoop of protein powder.
- Adjust the sweetness: You can increase the level of sweetness by incorporating agave, maple syrup, monk fruit, or stevia.
- Thaw slightly: To make the smoothie easier to blend if you don’t have a high-speed blender, let the frozen fruit thaw for a couple of minutes before starting the recipe.
- Add some salt: Add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the flavors a bit more.
- Experiment with flavors: Test out different fruit combinations, yogurt flavors, or proteins to find your perfect drink.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
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Justine Drosdovech is a food writer, photographer, and one of the founders of Broke Bank Vegan. She is a self-taught plant-based chef but uses her healthcare background to craft dishes that are both delicious and nourishing.