This easy, sweet, smoothie has your favorite tropical flavors, protein, and is a delicious, mom-approved kid snack. Inspired by our family vacation to the British Virgin Islands, where we enjoyed a fresh mango and banana smoothie from Island Roots Café at the Moorings on Tortola. After the trip, we were determined to recreate that vacation vibe at home.
The Tropical Smoothie Ingredients
You will need a ripe banana, one cup of frozen mango (or papaya!), 1/4 cup vanilla or Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup vanilla ice cream, and 3/4 cup milk.
How to Make this Easy Tropical Smoothie
First, assemble your blender. Then gather the ingredients. Add each ingredient to the blender, with milk added last. Blend on high for 1 minute, or until chunks are thoroughly blended. Divide the smoothie between two large glasses. Yields about 2, 8-ounce servings.
Tips for this Tropical Smoothie
- You can substitute any frozen fruit you like for the mango. We have done all combinations of frozen fruits at these ratios.
- Try these other kid-favorite snack ideas: Almond Oat Protein Bars and Pickle’s Party Mix
Easy Tropical Smoothie (Kid Favorite)
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
This easy, sweet, smoothie has your favorite tropical flavors, protein, and is a delicious, mom-approved kid snack.
Ingredients
1 ripe banana
1 cup of frozen mango (or papaya!)
1/4 cup vanilla or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup vanilla ice cream
3/4 cup milk
Instructions
- First, assemble your blender.
- Add each ingredient to the blender, with milk added last.
- Blend on high for 1 minute, or until chunks are thoroughly blended.
- Divide the smoothie between two large glasses. Yields about 2, 8-ounce servings
Notes
- You can substitute any frozen fruit you like for the mango. We have done all combinations of frozen fruits at these ratios.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Snack, Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 234
- Sugar: 30.1 g
- Fat: 6.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.8 g
- Protein: 8.6 g
