Got a sweet and fruity, tropical smoothie for you to try sometime this weekend – Tropical Pineapple, Mango & Orange Smoothie with a super-orange, vitamin-packed twist!
(By the way, I didn’t think it was possible, but orange food is even more impossible to shoot than red food, which is really saying something!)
Anyway! The inspiration behind this recipe came from McDonald’s Pineapple & Mango Smoothie. Judge me. I had a sample of it at the BlogHer conference I went to several years ago and have legit been thinking about it ever since. On the 5+ hour drive home from Chicago last weekend I was super restless and needed something to take my mind off the blinding rain coupled with cars who don’t use cruise control, so I pulled off the road a couple hours away from home and ordered a big and frosty smoothie to sip on. Ahhhh. It was just as good as I remembered!
Back at home I set out creating a copycat recipe that ended up tasting just like the Mc-E-Dees version – except I added a bright orange veggie to provide a little boost of nutrients and color. Carrots! The result is a thick, smooth-as-silk drink that’s great for breakfast, an afternoon treat, or cool evening snack. This was so good – very tropical-island tasting!
Start by combining 1 cup frozen mango chunks (about 1 mango,) 1/2 cup frozen pineapple, and 1/2 frozen banana in your blender. No, you can’t taste the banana – it just helps amplify the tropical flavor of the smoothie.
Next add 2 chopped raw carrots for a boost of vitamins and vibrant orange color.
Now, this ingredient is optional and I only recommend adding if you have a blender that has a “whole juice” or “juice” setting like a Blendtec > (which is what I have) Vitamix, or something comparable. Throwing raw carrots into a standard blender will not turn out well, me thinks. No worries if you can’t include it – this smoothie will still taste GREAT, it will just be more yellow in color instead of orange.
Next add a 6oz Pineapple Chobani Greek Yogurt.
Finally add 1/2 – 3/4 cup Orange-Mango Juice. I used about 3/4 cup but use whatever works for your blender. Some need more than others to get going. And if you can’t find this particular juice, just use regular orange juice.
Pop a lid on your blender and let ‘er rip! FYI – I used the “whole juice” setting on my Blendtec.
The result is an impossibly thick and creamy smoothie. Like silk!
Pour the smoothie into glasses, and enjoy!
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Tropical Pineapple, Mango & Orange Smoothie
Description
Tropical Pineapple, Mango & Orange Smoothie contains a super boost of nutrients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen chopped mango (about 1 mango)
- 1/2 cup frozen chopped pineapple
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 2 small carrots, chopped (about 1/2 cup. Optional - use only if you have a high-powered blender with a juicer setting)
- 6oz Pineapple Chobani Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup Mango-Orange Juice (I used Simply Orange brand)
Directions
- Add mango, pineapple, banana, carrots (if using,) yogurt, and 1/2 cup juice to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding up to 1/4 cup more juice if needed.
This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.
Another option for carrots without a high speed blender is to use refrigerated (or frozen) baby food carrots. Works great in smoothies!
sometimes you just need a beverage this color in your life. it’s so summery!
This looks yummy and I always like hidden veggies in my smoothies
Seriously, McDonald’s has something like this? I might have to do an incognito night time run. I totally love mangoes.
Looks great. Can’t wait to try it. Looks very refreshing and a nice alternative to ice cream.
Of you have a wimpy blender you could always add a jar of baby food carrots.
*If* – not of
These look super refreshing and they’ll be a must make on my summer list!
Looks so good and refreshing on a hot day. yum!
That is one gorgeous smoothie! I love anything with mango, pineapple and orange so this is incredible I’m sure!
I love to add carrots to my smoothies. I have an old cheapie blender so I just grate them first and they break down nicely. Yummy!
This is the BEST combo ever! I add kale and spinach to mine. (Yours is way prettier without the greens though). Never thought of adding carrots. Brilliant! I should buy stock in Trader Joes frozen mango and frozen pineapple at this point!
that looks sooo yummy! too bad i’ll have to skip the carrots since my blender is low-tech :(
xo julesinflats.com
Smoothies are my favorite, you just can’t go wrong with them! I love throwing whatever fruits I have left over and making a delicious drink.
This looks delicious! Perfect for those summertime pregnancy cravings.
I need to make this NOW! I love this smoothie from McD’s even though I dislike that place. I think that I have added carrots to a smoothie in a regular blender/food processor before but steamed them first so they would blend.
Oh, this sounds delicious. I love thick smoothies and this flavor combo sounds perfect!
That looks wonderful! Tropical and delicious.
Yum! I could happily go the rest of my life without eating at McDonald’s, but you’re right…the mango pineapple smoothie is awesome!
100% agree – and now we don’t have to! :)
What a great way to sneak in veggies and protein packed yogurt! Can’t wait to make this for my kiddos. Looks delish and perfect for summer!!!
This smoothie looks incredible! I’ve been on a smoothie kick lately, especially with the increasingly hot temperatures here in Oklahoma. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Ps. I have tried so. many. of your recipes lately. They are all approachable and delicious. You are prettttty awesome at what you do!