Thick, creamy, sweet and delicious Mango and Pineapple Smoothie made in minutes with just 5 ingredients. Packed full of goodness it’s such a great way to start your day!

Smoothies are a great way to get fruit and vegetables into children as they love them and don’t realise what are drinking so its a win win situation!

They’re also an easy way to add more protein, fiber, and healthy fats to your diet. And because they’re liquid, they’re easily digestible and can help you stay hydrated.

As a way to use up fresh fruit which is past it’s best it’s hard to beat a smoothie. I’m sure it happens you too, you buy loads of fruit intending to eat it. Then it seems like only the next day it’s starting to look sad but it’s a waste to throw it out especially since it’s expensive to buy.

Most fruit can be frozen, just peel, chop up into pieces, freeze on a lined baking tray, then once it’s hard throw it in a container or freezer bag. It’s fine in the freezer for up to 3 months.

When freezing bananas break them up into 3 so you know that 3 pieces equals 1 banana when you use them later.

Frozen fruit is usually much cheaper to buy then fresh fruit. As a bonus it’s not going to go off and is ready whenever you want to use it. Im a big fan of frozen fruit and vegetables which are so convenient since already peeled and chopped.

How to make a Mango and Pineapple Smoothie

Mango – Fresh or frozen, although fresh mango will give your smoothie way more flavour than frozen ones. If you do use frozen mango, use a fresh banana instead of a frozen one to compensate. Mangoes are a great source of Vitamin C, beta-carotene, and fiber.
Banana – Use a very ripe and spotty banana for maximum sweetness and creaminess. Bananas thicken the smoothie and make it really creamy. They also add sweetness, nutrition and make it very filling.
Pineapple – Fresh, frozen or tinned (in juice not syrup) If using tinned you can throw in the juice too. Pineapple is an excellent source of Vitamin C and manganese. It also contains bromelain, an enzyme that has anti-inflammatory properties.
Plant milk – Any variety is fine, my favourite is oat milk
Oats – Make it more filling by adding a handful of porridge oats. The starch in the oats also helps the creamy texture.

Simply add everything to the blender and blend until creamy and smooth.

For the best results when making this recipe, take note of these tips:

Use a very ripe and spotty banana and for maximum sweetness and creaminess.
Don’t use ice as it dilutes the flavour of smoothies and makes them thin. You want a thick, creamy, velvety delicious smoothie
Use all frozen fruits, or mix and match frozen fresh and frozen fruits. If using all frozen fruits, you can expect a thicker smoothie and may need to add a tad extra liquids to help it move along in the blender.
Customize the thickness by using more or less milk. Start with only three-quarters of the milk because all bananas are slightly different sizes and each smoothie will turn out a little different. By holding some back until the end you can customize the thickness to your liking.
Serve immediately. Smoothies always taste best when freshly made.

Variations

You can vary your smoothie by adding any of these healthy ingredients:

Add a dollop of vegan yogurt to make it even creamier
Add an additional handful of any other berries like blueberries, strawberries or raspberries
I like to add protein with a scoop of vegan pea protein powder for extra goodness
For a nice boost of nutrition, try adding 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds, ground flaxseeds, or chia seeds!

Important – Bear in mind that most of these additions will thicken the smoothie so an extra drop of plant milk will probably be necessary.

How to serve

Serve your smoothie the usual way, in a glass, or make a smoothie bowl. Simply use a little less milk when blending so the smoothie is super-thick. Then spoon into a bowl and top with all the delicious toppings you can think of. Fresh chopped strawberries, Healthy Granola, blueberries, chopped fruit, nuts, sliced banana and seeds are all delicious.

Smoothie Mixes

Smoothies are best enjoyed right away and are super quick and easy to make from scratch anyway, but you can prep the ingredients ahead to make your smoothie-making even more convenient.

Smoothie mixes are available to buy in supermarkets but they are very expensive so it’s much better to make up your own.

To prepare ahead – Add all of the ingredients (except the milk) to a freezer bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Remove from the freezer when you want to make your smoothie, tip the ingredients into your blender and add milk. You will need to use more milk to compensate for everything being frozen. Blend and enjoy.

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