These refreshingly Delightful Tropical Smoothies are filled with strawberry and pineapple flavors that give a true lava flow pina colada flavor vibe.
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The Heart and Soul of this Tropical Smoothie Recipe
Cuisine Inspiration: Caribbean Island vibes.
Primary Cooking Method: Blending
Dietary Info: It’s vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free (just be sure your oats are certified GF).
Key Flavor: Bursting with the sunny sweetness of pineapple, berry deliciousness and the creamy caress of coconut
Skill Level: Easy
Sweet Highlights:
- Vitamin C Vibes: With orange juice and pineapple, this smoothie isn’t just a treat for your taste buds—it’s a high-five for your health.
- Creamy Coconut Dream: Coconut yogurt turns every sip into a creamy wave of flavor that’ll transport you to the tropics.
- Banana Boost: Frozen banana adds a naturally sweet thickness that makes this smoothie a satisfying snack or a delightful light meal.
- Berrylicious Bliss: Strawberries bring a pop of color and a tangy twist, balancing the tropical sweetness to perfection.
Ingredients
- Get zesty with orange juice for that citrusy kick-off.
- Double up the creamy delight with both vanilla and coconut yogurt.
- Toss in a chill factor with frozen pineapple – the more the merrier for that tropical tang.
- Slide in some frozen banana to thicken up the mix with natural sweetness.
- Drizzle in some honey for that smooth, golden sweetness.
- A dash of vanilla because, hey, it’s the little things that count.
- Berry-ify it with a handful of frozen strawberries for that cool berry blast.
How to Make a Tropical Smoothie
- In a blender combine orange juice, both yogurts, pineapple, banana, honey and vanilla. Cover and blend until nearly smooth.
- Remove half of the smoothie and add strawberries to blender. Blend until smooth then alternate adding the two smoothie fillings to glass and serve.
How to Store
For that just-blended freshness, sip your Tropical Smoothie right away. If you need to store any leftovers, pour the excess into an airtight container and stash it in the freezer. When you’re ready for reserve, let it thaw slightly, give it a good stir or a quick whirl in the blender, and enjoy.
Favorite Smoothie and Milkshake Recipes
Check out some of my other smoothie recipes below.
- Pina Colada Smoothie
- Oreo Milkshake
- Pineapple Milkshake
- Banana Milkshake
- Skinny Chocolate Milkshake
- Caramel Milkshake
Tropical Smoothies
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1 6 ounce cartons vanilla yogurt
- 1 6 ounce carton coconut yogurt
- 1/2-1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 ripe banana peeled, cut up, and frozen
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
Instructions
- In a blender combine orange juice, both yogurts, pineapple, banana, honey and vanilla. Cover and blend until nearly smooth.
- Remove half of the smoothie and add strawberries to blender. Blend until smooth then alternate adding the two smoothie fillings to glass and serve.
I love the colors here! So tropical and I love the flavor combo 🙂
Thanks so much Sam!
Ohh – you had me at the picture and the title and then I read that they are like Lava Flows – sold! I think I ordered them everyday on my last visit to Hawaii – ha!
OMG same here Deanna. I have ordered sooo many lava flows in my life!
I want to swim in this!!! love!! Happy Memorial Day weekend, boo!!!
Happy Memorial Day weekend hon!!
What a beautiful smoothie and the flavor is perfect! I love strawberry with orange, pineapple and coconut!
Yes!! I adore the flavors too!
I’m obsessed with smoothies, but I’ve never swirled two together! These look awesome and I’m sure my blender will be meeting this smoothie soon 😉
Hahaha love that! I can’t wait to try this technique with a ton of other flavors.
This is totally the best of both worlds! It’s so pretty too!
Isn’t it lovely my dear?
Love the bright colors! My parents have been dying for a grill for corn, but don’t want a big one, so they might get a countertop George Foreman grill! The ultimate cute grill haha 🙂
Yes I have a mini George Foreman too dear!!
Hahha the hubs and I have a small weber grill too we used on our apartment porch. Now that it’s in a backyard with move to a house, it looks silly but gets the job done!! Love the tropical twist here!!
Hahaha I love that! Yep that’s what we have Z. Thanks hon!
This looks so good! I love the two-tone. And baby grill just sounds kind of adorable. The littlest appliances do the best work!
Awww thanks so much! My baby grill thanks you!
YES – the swirl makes me so happy! Makes me think of those fun tie dye shirts! 🙂
Oh now that is pretty awesome! I loved tie die stuff!