Delish Mango Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Bright, beachy, and basically sunshine in a glass—this smoothie is a fast blender party: mango, pineapple, coconut, a little lime, and a tiny kiss of sweetness if you want it. It’s cold, creamy, zingy, and not heavy. Five minutes, one blender, no drama. If you need a mini vacation on a Tuesday morning, this is it.

My husband calls this “the yellow one” and somehow drinks his before I even find a straw. The kids love it too—mostly because I let them toss the frozen fruit into the blender like it’s a carnival game. We make it after soccer practice, when dinner is late, or when the afternoon slump hits and I’m two emails away from chaos. It’s become our reset button: blitz, sip, breathe.

How to Make It

Grab your blender and don’t overthink it. I toss in 1 cup frozen mango, 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 small ripe banana (for creaminess), 1 cup coconut milk (light is fine), 1/2 cup coconut water or orange juice, a squeeze of lime (about 1 tablespoon), and a tiny pinch of salt because it makes the fruit pop. If you like it sweeter, a teaspoon or two of honey or maple does the trick.

Blend on high until the little fruit tornado disappears. If your blender sounds like it’s trying to launch into space, stop and add a splash more liquid. If it’s too runny, a handful more frozen fruit or a couple ice cubes will thicken it right up.

Taste. Adjust. Pour into two big glasses, sprinkle shredded coconut if you’re feeling extra, and boom—vacation vibes. Makes about 2 tall smoothies (or 3 kid cups). Ready in 5 minutes.

✔Ingredient Notes

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– Frozen Mango: Gives body and that creamy, silky thing. Fresh is great but then you’ll need ice—dilutes flavor a bit.
– Frozen Pineapple: The zingy sunshine. If using canned, drain it really well or it’ll taste watery.
– Coconut Milk: Full-fat = lush and milkshake-y; light or carton coconut milk = lighter sip. Both work.
– Banana: One small ripe banana sweetens and thickens. Skip if you’re banana-averse; add extra mango to compensate.
– Lime Juice: Tiny squeeze, giant difference. Brightens everything so it doesn’t taste like baby food.
– Coconut Water or OJ: Use what’s in the fridge. Coconut water is subtle; OJ is punchier and sweeter.
– Honey or Maple Syrup: Optional. Start small—you can always add more after a taste test.
– Pinch of Salt: Weird but clutch. It wakes up the fruit like a good playlist wakes up a road trip.
– Greek Yogurt (optional): Adds protein and tang. A couple spoonfuls if you need it to carry you to lunch.
– Ice (optional): Only if fruit isn’t frozen. Too much turns it slushy and meh—I’ve done it, learn from me.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Add 1 cup frozen mango, 1 cup frozen pineapple, and 1 small banana to the blender.
2. Pour in 1 cup coconut milk and 1/2 cup coconut water or orange juice.
3. Squeeze in 1 tablespoon lime juice, add a pinch of salt, and 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple if desired.
4. Blend on high until completely smooth, 30–60 seconds, scraping down if needed.
5. Adjust consistency by adding more liquid to thin or a handful of frozen fruit/ice to thicken.
6. Pour into 2 glasses, garnish with shredded coconut or lime zest, and sip immediately.

What to Serve It With

– Granola clusters or a crunchy granola bar.
– Avocado toast with chili flakes.
– Egg bites or a little ham-and-cheese roll-up for protein.
– Beach chair and sunshine, ideally, but the porch steps work too.

✔Tips & Mistakes

– Use cold stuff. Warm fruit = sad smoothie.
– Start with less liquid; you can always add more. Easier to thin than to un-thin.
– Taste before sweetening. Mango and pineapple can be super sweet already.
– Don’t skip the lime. It’s the difference between “fine” and “where has this been all my life?”
– If your blender stalls, pulse a few times, then add a splash more liquid and try again.

✔Storage Tips

Smoothies are happiest fresh, but life happens. Stash leftovers in a sealed jar in the fridge up to 24 hours—separation is normal, just shake like you mean it. For make-ahead mornings, freeze in silicone cups or popsicle molds; thaw in the fridge overnight for a slushy vibe. Cold for breakfast? Absolutely yes—zero shame, full refresh.

✔Variations and Substitutions

– Add greens: A handful of spinach disappears right in; kale works but tastes “greener.”
– Protein boost: Scoop of vanilla protein powder or 1/4 cup Greek yogurt.
– Spicy sunshine: Grate in fresh ginger or a pinch of turmeric + black pepper.
– Creamy twist: Swap half the coconut milk for almond milk or oat milk.
– Sweeteners: Honey ↔ maple syrup ↔ agave, or skip entirely if your fruit is sweet.
– Fruit swaps: Mango ↔ peach, pineapple ↔ orange segments; canned pineapple works if drained.
– Grown-up version: Tiny splash of coconut rum for patio hour (not for school pick-up, please).

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Delish Mango Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Creamy, tropical smoothie bursting with mango, pineapple, and coconut—refreshing, naturally sweet, and ready in minutes.

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2 cup frozen mango chunks heaping for extra sweetness
• ▢ 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• ▢ 1 cup canned coconut milk full-fat for maximum creaminess
• ▢ 0.5 cup coconut water adds natural electrolytes
• ▢ 1 cup sliced ripe banana for body and natural sweetness
• ▢ 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice brightens the flavors
• ▢ 1 tablespoon honey optional, to taste
• ▢ 0.5 cup ice optional, for a thicker, frostier smoothie
• ▢ 2 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Add coconut milk and coconut water to the blender, followed by mango, pineapple, banana, lime juice, and honey.
• Blend on high until completely smooth. If too thick, add a splash more coconut water; if too thin, add ice or extra frozen fruit.
• Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more honey or brightness with another squeeze of lime, if desired.
• Pour into two chilled glasses and top with shredded coconut. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a lighter smoothie, use lite coconut milk or swap half the coconut milk for additional coconut water. Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for extra protein.