This smoothie is my response to some of my athletes who have an affinity for sweeter fruit drinks. Combining tropical fruits into a smoothie might make you feel like you’re on an island (minus the rum), but this is a great way to add carbs, vitamins, and antioxidants to your diet.
Makes: 2 servings
Serving size: 1 smoothie
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: none
INGREDIENTS
1 orange, peeled and quartered
1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
1 cup coconut water
1 cup frozen mango chunks
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
DIRECTIONS
1 In a blender on high speed, blend all the ingredients and as many ice cubes as desired until smooth.
2 Pour the mixture into 2 chilled glasses and serve immediately.
per serving