Tropical Smoothie

Start the New Year off right with this delicious Tropical Smoothie! Loaded with all the tropical flavors you love, this smoothie is the perfect way to beat the winter blues….and since it’s made with frozen fruit, it’s easy to make and enjoy all year round! Whether you like them for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert, you’ll LOVE the refreshing taste of this Tropical Smoothie. And best of all, it couldn’t be easier to make!

So…..how was your Christmas? Your New Year’s Eve? Your holiday break?? I feel like it’s been forever! We have so much to catch up on! I decided to take some much-needed time off this holiday season, and good thing I did….because we were seriously BUSY.

Between last minute Christmas prep, family celebrations, out of town guests, time with friends, and a birthday celebration for my mom….we barely had a moment to breathe. Good thing I didn’t plan on getting much done!

I did, however, manage to visit the grocery store daily. Because that’s what you do when you’re hosting back to back get togethers. And we also somehow managed to clean up our house after the explosion that was Christmas morning. (Am I the only one who shudders just thinking about it!??)

I know, I know….I should be used to it by now. This is our 12th year of being parents. But EVERY year it hits me the same way: WHAT WILL WE DO WITH ALL THIS NEW STUFF???

So we did what 90% of families across the country probably do around this time of year. We took a giant load to Goodwill. And we’re already working on another one. It’s the only option, really. When new stuff comes in, old stuff MUST go out.

And you know what? It feels good. It feels great, actually. Decluttering. Making space. Attempting to start the new year off clean.

Speaking of clean….if you’re like most people, you’re starting off 2018 with some healthy eating goals. Am I right? Well guess what. So am I! I’m living in the land of more veggies and less cheese. And….of course….more smoothies. ALWAYS more smoothies.

And let me tell you, whether you’re into smoothies or not, this Tropical Smoothie is one you HAVE to try. Not just because it’s bitter cold outside and this Tropical Smoothie will make you feel, well, tropical…..but because there’s so much delicious fruit packed into it you just can’t go wrong.

I’m all about less is more. When it comes to decluttering my house. But when it comes to my smoothies? Sometimes more is more. Case in point: this Tropical Smoothie. Aka the perfect way to kick off 2018.

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Tropical Smoothie

Start the New Year off right with this delicious Tropical Smoothie! Loaded with all the tropical flavors you love, this smoothie is the perfect way to beat the winter blues....and since it's made with frozen fruit, it's easy to make and enjoy all year round! Whether you like them for breakfast, snack time, or even dessert, you'll LOVE the refreshing taste of this Tropical Smoothie. And best of all, it couldn't be easier to make!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 6 minutes

Servings 2

Calories 255 kcal

Author Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 2 Tbsp. shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

2. Garnish with additional fruit and shredded coconut as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Tropical Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 255 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g 9%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 3mg 1%

Sodium 82mg 3%

Potassium 613mg 18%

Total Carbohydrates 47g 16%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 39g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 11.9%

Vitamin C 139.2%

Calcium 13.7%

Iron 5.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.