Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie
This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclosure.If you’re looking for a quick, delicious breakfast or snack, my mango pineapple banana smoothie recipe is the perfect choice. It’s refreshing, healthy, and ready in just 5 minutes! Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly, making it a versatile option the whole family will love.
My mango pineapple banana smoothie is like taking your taste buds on a mini-trip to a tropical island. The juicy pineapple chunks, ripe bananas, and sweet mangoes blend together flawlessly with the creamy coconut milk. The moment I take the first sip, I’m instantly transported to a sunny beach.
This smoothie tastes like a dessert, but the best part is that it’s entirely guilt-free! Sweetened naturally with just the fruit, it’s the ideal balance of healthy and indulgent.
And if you’re looking for more nutritious, sweet smoothie recipes like this one, you have to check out my Bahama Mama smoothie and my jackfruit smoothie – which are two other tropical drinks that feel like a vacation!
🌟 Why I Absolutely Love This Recipe
My creamy tropical mango banana and pineapple smoothie is perfect year-round, whether you’re hanging out by the pool on a hot summer day, cooling down after a workout, or just need a quick and easy breakfast or snack. It’s sweet, tangy, rich and smooth, and tastes like a healthy milkshake your kids will love.
Plus, there is no added sugar, additives, or preservatives! I love how good this drink is for you, each serving has only 170 calories, 5 grams of fiber, and 3 grams of protein.
Not only that, you’ll find other pineapple mango banana smoothie benefits thanks to the combination of the fruits! It’s packed with with vitamins A, E, D, K, B12, B6, calcium, potassium, and folic acid (source 1, source 2, source 3)
Another reason I appreciate this recipe is that it’s naturally vegan, gluten-free, and really easy to customize. You can use any fruit you like, and even turn it into a fruity green smoothie. See my tips below on how to do this! In general, smoothies are simple to make and impossible to mess up – so I love experimenting with all kinds of different add-ins for this recipe.
But what I love most is that it’s affordable to make, ready in just 5 minutes, and great for meal prep. I can make a batch of smoothies and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. No need to break out the blender every morning!
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🥘 Ingredients
When it comes to making my pineapple mango and banana smoothie, you need just a handful of ingredients, all of which can be found at your local grocery store. Scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the exact amounts and nutritional information.
Frozen Mango: I love to add super ripe mango chunks to smoothies for its natural sweetness and texture, and frozen mango is frozen at its peak ripeness so it’s usually pretty sweet. You can use fresh mango too if needed.
Fresh Pineapple Chunks: Together with the mango, fresh pineapple gives my smoothie its delicious tropical flavor. If it’s not in season, you can find pineapple chunks in the frozen food section.
Bananas: Used to add some thickness as well as flavor, I’ve used both fresh and frozen bananas. Just make sure your banana is ripe.
Coconut Milk: Non-dairy coconut milk gives my banana mango pineapple smoothie its perfectly creamy texture. Feel free to use other plant-based milks. If you aren’t vegan or don’t suffer from lactose intolerance you can also use regular milk.
👩🏽🍳 How To Make A Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Making my mango banana pineapple smoothie is as easy as one, two, three! Watch my video below to see how it comes together in mere minutes.
Blend: First, I measure all my ingredients. Then I add everything to a high-speed blender and puree until smooth.
Serve: To serve, I pour it into a glass and enjoy!
💭 Expert Tips
My #1 Secret Tip for making my banana pineapple mango smoothie is to use frozen fruit for a thick, creamy consistency without needing to add ice.
Frozen fruit keeps the smoothie cold and refreshing, while ensuring it stays rich and doesn’t get watered down. Plus, keeping frozen fruit on hand makes it super easy to whip up this smoothie anytime!
Other Tips To Keep In Mind:
- Layer The Ingredients: For the best results, I always add my liquid to the bottom of the blender first, then layer the frozen fruit on top. This helps the blades work smoothly and keeps chunks from getting stuck at the bottom.
- Freeze Your Own Fruit: When mangoes, pineapples, or bananas are on sale or in season, I like to stock up, slice them, and freeze them. Homemade frozen fruit can be more budget friendly, and is super convenient for smoothies.
- Adjust The Thickness: If you prefer a thinner consistency, simply add more coconut milk or your favorite non-dairy milk a little at a time until it’s just right for you. On the flip side, if you like it thicker, use less liquid or add extra frozen fruit.
- Blend Thoroughly: I always use a high-speed blender like a Vitamix for a silky, lump-free texture. You may need to pause and scrape down the sides of your blender halfway through to make sure everything blends evenly.
- Balance Sweetness: Depending on the ripeness of your fruits, the sweetness of your smoothie can vary. If it’s not sweet enough, I add a touch of maple syrup or agave.
📖 Variations
Use Other Fruits: I made my smoothie with mango pineapple and banana but you can use any fruits you like! Feel free to add or substitute other fruits like apples, peaches, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, papayas, raspberries, or ginger.
Different Liquid: If I’m out of coconut milk, I will often use another non-dairy milk like almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk. You can also try fruit juice like orange juice or pineapple juice (just keep in mind that fruit juice is very high in sugar). Even coconut water works!
Add Yogurt: Blend in some thick Greek yogurt to make it creamier. I use vegan yogurt to keep it dairy-free.
Add Healthy Fats: For an extra nutritional boost, I like to sprinkle in some hemp seeds, chia seeds, or flax seeds. These superfoods are rich in omega-3 fatty acids (source), which support heart and brain health.
Add Greens: Toss some baby spinach into the mix to turn my recipe into a mango pineapple banana spinach smoothie! Kale works too. Fruity green smoothies are an easy way to sneak in some leafy greens.
Protein-Packed: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a spoonful of nut butter to make the smoothie more filling and protein-rich. I always use the vanilla flavor, which I find complements the fruit well.
Pina Colada: Make an alcohol-free piña colada by leaving out the mango and banana, and using only frozen pineapple and coconut cream.
Smoothie Milkshake: Add some ice cream like my mango nice cream or lychee ice cream to turn my pineapple banana and mango smoothie into a tropical milkshake.
Smoothie Bowl: Serve it as a tropical smoothie bowl by topping it with cacao nibs, coconut flakes, agave syrup, and sliced fruit.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
My mango pineapple and banana smoothie is an excellent standalone breakfast or snack, but there are so many ways to enjoy it! Here are some of my favorite pairings:
With Breakfast: Enjoy this smoothie alongside breakfast favorites like my avocado toast, cornmeal porridge, or high protein overnight oats. It’s also great with my blueberry sourdough muffins, vegan zucchini muffins, and healthy bran muffins. It’s an easy way to add some extra vitamins to your morning routine!
With Snacks: You can pair this smoothie with my no bake healthy date bars, air fryer banana chips, healthy flapjacks, dried fruit cookies, or no bake peanut butter bliss balls for a filling mid-day snack. It’s also fantastic with a handful of mixed nuts or trail mix.
With Toppings: Enhance your smoothie with toppings like a dollop of coconut whipped cream, a sprinkle of shredded coconut, granola, or a drizzle of vegan honey or passion fruit pulp.
🧊 Storage Directions
Fridge: To keep my smoothie fresh for a bit longer, I store it in the fridge in a mason jar or airtight container. It will stay fresh for a few hours. I give it a good stir before drinking, as some separation can occur.
Freezer: For longer storage, I store it in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months. This is perfect for meal prep or when you want a smoothie ready to go without having to use the blender in the morning. When ready, I let it thaw on the counter for a couple of hours or overnight in the fridge. You may need to stir it or re-blend, and possibly add a splash of coconut milk to bring it back to the right consistency before drinking.
❓Recipe FAQs
If your mango pineapple banana smoothie is too thin, it may be because you’ve added too much liquid. When this happens I just add more frozen fruit or a handful of ice cubes and blend again. You can also add ingredients like chia seeds, Greek yogurt, or oats, which will absorb some of the liquid and create a thicker consistency.
Smoothies can separate if left sitting for a while. If separation occurs, I give it a quick stir or shake to mix it back together. If that doesn’t work, you can try adding a little bit more banana or a small scoop of nut butter.
Yes! However, your smoothie might be thinner and less cold. To maintain a thicker, chilled texture, add a handful of ice or freeze the fresh fruit for a few hours before blending.
To make a smoothie colder without using ice, I use frozen fruit. This keeps the smoothie thick and chilled without diluting the flavor. You can also freeze your coconut milk or other liquid into ice cubes and use those in place of regular ice cubes.
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🎥 Watch How to Make It
Mango Pineapple Banana Smoothie (Creamy & Healthy!)
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Frozen Mango
- 1½ Fresh Bananas chopped (can also use frozen)
- 1½ cup Frozen Pineapple
- 2 cups Light Unsweetened Coconut Milk or almond milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a serving cup and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust thickness by adding additional milk if required.
- Substitute the coconut milk for any milk option (low-fat, full fat or plant-based)
- Fresh fruit, frozen fruit or a combo of both can be used. If using all fresh fruit the smoothie may be a thinner consistency. If a thick consistency is desired add ½ cup less milk.
Enjoyed this for breakfast this morning and started my day off right! Perfectly smooth and refreshing; easily, my new favorite smoothie!
So happy to hear that Sara! This is one of my favorites for breakfast too!
I have recently gone gluten free so this is a wonderful breakfast idea for me. I also love your idea of adding ice cream to make this a tasty dessert! YUM!
Yes!! When you add ice cream it is like a mango milkshake! 🙂
What a fantastic smoothie recipe! I love the tropical flavors you combined of coconut, mango, pineapple and banana. Another winner from Picky Eater Blog!
Yay! Thanks Eliza!!
I am always looking for delicious smoothie recipes. This one with the mango and pineapple hit all my senses. It will be my go to summer favorite for sure.
Thanks so much Jayne!! 🙂
Such an easy and delicious smoothie! I pretended that I was somewhere tropical while drinking it lol.
Haha! That is awesome – so glad you liked it!