Tropical Smoothie Recipes

Keep Cool This Summer with These Exotic, Tangy, Tropical Flavored Smoothies

Debra Pulaski
Everyone loves smoothies. Tropical smoothies are a great way to escape the plain sweet taste of most smoothies, and the best way to keep your cool on a hot summer day. These quick and easy tropical smoothie recipes will become your favorites this summer. The tangy, exotic tropical flavors will delight you, and because they are so quick and easy to make you will want to make them again and again.


TROPICAL SMOOTHIE

1 (15.25 oz.) can tropical fruit salad, undrained
1 (6 oz.) can pineapple juice
1 small ripe banana
1 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
3/4 cup ice cubes

Combine tropical fruit salad, pineapple juice, banana, yogurt and ice cubes in blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.


PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE

1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1 banana, frozen
2 (6oz.) containers nonfat coconut yogurt, frozen
1 cup nonfat milk

Combine crushed pineapple, frozen banana, frozen yogurt, and milk in blender or frood processor.Cover and blend until smooth.


MANGO BANANA SMOOTHIE

1 medium peeled mango, seeded and cubed
1 ripe banana
1 cup vanilla nonfat yogurt
1 cup orange juice

Place mango, banana, yogurt and orange juice in blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.


PARADISE SMOOTHIE

1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1 (8 oz.) container peach yogurt
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup ice cubes

Place kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries, yogurt, jiuce and ice cubes in blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth.


JUNGLE SMOOTHIE

1 medium peeled mango, seeded and diced
1 medium ripe papaya, peeled and diced
1 medium kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 ripe banana
1 cup lowfat plain or vanilla yogurt
ground cloves

Place all fruits in blender or food processor. Add yogurt. Cover and blend until smooth. If youlike a thinner smoothie, use 1/2 cup lowfat milk and 1/2 cup yogurt instead of 1 cup yogurt. Add a sprinkle of ground cloves to top when serving.


PAPAYA GUAVA SMOOTHIE

1 ripe banana
1/2 cup ripe papaya, peeled and diced
1/2 cup guava
1/2 cup chunk pineapple
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup ice cubes

Place all fruits in blender or food processor. Add juice and ice cubes. Cover and blend until smooth.

Published by Debra Pulaski

Debra Pulaski enjoys thinking of things to write about. Debra currently lives in Virginia with her husband and two daughters. She works as a mental health therapist, owns a small antique business, and writes.  View profile

  • Tropical smoothies are a great way to keep cool in summer.
  • Tropical smoothies have an exotic, tangy flavor.
  • These recipes are quick, easy, and delicious.
Tropical smoothies make great everyday drinks as well as great party drinks.

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