Rise and shine with this fresh and fruity tropical sunshine smoothie filled with mango, pineapple, orange and carrots.
I’ve got a quick and easy breakfast idea for you today. It’s a fresh and fruity tropical sunshine smoothie made from a blend of pineapple, mangoes, orange and carrots.
This super refreshing blend of tropical and citrus fruit always reminds me of warm weather and sun-filled days, which is why I call it a sunshine smoothie. I also happen to think it’s a pretty nice way to start out your day on a bright note.
What's in a sunshine smoothie?
You’ve got a veritable medley of fruit flavors in this icy delight like sweet mango, pineapple and orange.
Carrots add a bit more natural sweetness and nutrition, and a touch of ginger brings a little zip to wake up your taste buds.
Finally yogurt makes the smoothie nice and creamy.
Of course the best part is sipping on this sweet, tropical blend while day dreaming of palm trees, sunshine, sandy beaches and clear blue waters….
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Sunshine Smoothie
Rise and shine with this fresh and fruity tropical sunshine smoothie filled with mango, pineapple, orange and carrots.
Ingredients
- 2 medium carrots, finely grated on a box grater (or cut in chunks if you have a high powered blender)
- ½ cup/70g frozen mango
- ¼ cup/46g frozen pineapple
- The juice of half a medium juice orange
- 4 oz/113g plain yogurt (I like sheep's milk here but you can also use a non-dairy yogurt for a vegan/paleo version)
- ½ inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 289Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 141mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 3gSugar: 35gProtein: 4g
Nutritional information for recipes contained on this website, such as calories, fat, carbs, etc. are only estimates and are not guaranteed to be accurate.
Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she's been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.
Carly says
This was delicious! Until my kids stole it from me 🙂
kelley says
I love ginger in smoothies. This is such a gorgeous color and love the nutrient pack in punches. Pinned!!
amanda paa says
love all the health benefits you talk about that this smoothie will nourish us with. i was just at a restaurant who served a rosemary sparkling carrot juice, and now seeing this i think i need to try something here at home along those lines!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
This looks great! I love the carrot here! Pack in the veggies with the fruit!
Real Food with Dana says
Love the combination of carrots with the rest of the fruit here! Sometimes tropical smoothies are just too sweet for me, but the addition of the carrots would definitely mellow it out a tiny bit and add some great vitamins in there. Dreaming of sipping this on a warm beach somewhere 🙂 Beautiful photography too!
Maria | Pink Patisserie says
Lovely color and such great flavors! So beautiful!
Katalina @ Peas and Peonies says
I love that you added ginger, it must be such a nice touch.
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
right up my alley! This is a keeper
Ali the Skinny GF Chef says
One of my favorite ingredients to add to a smoothie is ginger. Love the combination of fruits that you use and will be trying it soon!
Catherine says
I love the consistency of this drink...it looks so smooth and creamy. The color is beautiful too. Sounds like the perfect morning wake up call! xo, Catherine