Mindy Kobrin

MOOD BOOSTING TROPICAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE
Posted in Autumn, Sips Smoothies, SIps Smoothies on November 2017

Posted in Autumn, Sips Smoothies, SIps Smoothies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup diced pineapple
  • 1/4 cup diced mango
  • 1/4 cup diced papaya
  • 1/4 cup peeled and diced kiwi
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice, divided use
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk, I prefer So Delicious
  • 1/4 cup plain nonfat yogurt, optional
  • 1/3 cup ice
  • 1 Tbs sugar, or as needed
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 pineapple slices for garnish
  • Toasted shredded unsweetened coconut for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi, and 1/4 cup orange juice. Purée until smooth.
  2. With the machine running, add the remaining orange juice, coconut milk, yogurt, ice, sugar, and vanilla extract. Blend the fruit mixture until smooth and thick.
  3. Serve the smoothies at once in chilled tall glasses garnished with a pineapple slice and a sprinkled of toasted coconut. Makes 2.
  4. Toasted Coconut:  In a dry sauté pan over medium-high heat, gently toss grated coconut for 2 minutes, or until golden brown. Immediately remove from hot pan and pour the toasted coconut into a cool bowl before serving.