Cool Down with a Delicious Tropical Fruit Smoothie

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Cool off on a hot summer day with this refreshing and healthy tropical smoothie.

This tropical smoothie is not only refreshing and tasty but also healthy. Packed with vitamins and natural sweetness, this smoothie is both delicious and easy to make.

What's in the smoothie?

This smoothie is full of tropical fruits such as pineapples, mangoes, and bananas. Mangoes are full of vitamin C, vitamin A, and healthy antioxidants. Pineapples also contain nutrients, and antioxidants and are thought to help aid digestion, while bananas contain potassium and may improve blood sugar levels.

Is frozen fruit healthy?

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Frozen fruit is picked at the height of ripeness. It retains more nutrients than fruit that has a long journey from the field to the store. Mangoes in particular are often over-ripe or under-ripe when bought fresh at the store. They are also time-consuming to peel and chop. Pineapples can also be messy and difficult to prepare. Both pineapples and mangoes are the perfect fruit to buy bagged and pre-cut in the frozen section.

The following makes two servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or dairy-free)
• 1/2 cup yogurt (plain or vanilla)
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Method

Blend all of the ingredients in a blender until frothy, smooth, and creamy. Serve immediately.

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