I am a big fan of the podcast. I love to listen to them while I am kitchen. I feel like someone is hanging out with me and I always learn something new. I really love the Simple Mom podcast. I learn a lot about running a blog business, motherhood, and simple living. On one episode, Lisa Bryne was the guest, she teaches wellness classes and knows a ton about nutrition and good health. She mentioned that allergy sufferers should eat tropical fruit in the winter months to help alleviate some of the symptoms. My husband has terrible allergies, and we are willing to try just about anything to get him through allergy season. So papaya, pineapple, and mango it is!
I made a big pitcher of these, and froze them so he could grab one on his way out the door. Make ahead smoothies have made our mornings run much smoother. (No pun intended.) My new product obsession? Roasted Coconut Chips from Trader Joe’s. They are delicious. Slightly sweet, slightly salty. I love to snack on them, blend them into a smoothie, mix into some granola, or add to a salad. I buy a few bags at a time because they sell out sometimes. How could you not have a good day when you start off with a cup full of sunshine?
2 cups Almond Breeze Coconut Almond Milk
1/2 papaya, seeded and cubed
1/2 mango, peeled and cubed
1/2 pineapple, cubed
1 banana
1 orange, peeled and cut into quarters
1 Tablespoon raw honey
1/4 cup coconut flakes
Ice (if your fruit is not frozen)
I have eaten papaya before, but I had never used one in my kitchen before. It is so beautiful when you slice it open, the contrast of the orange and black. So pretty.
Cut up your fruit. I had a few oranges laying around that I discovered after I took my ingredient shot. I peeled it and cut into quarters. Add the almond milk to the blender.
Drizzle with honey.
Add some coconut flakes.
Add some ice if your fruit is not cold. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and coconut.
Almond Breeze Tropical Morning Smoothie
Ingredients
Instructions
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0 Total Fat: 0g
Disclosure: I am being paid by Blue Diamond Almond Breeze for this post. I am compensated for my time, however all opinions expressed are my own.
33 Comments
Just looking at your pictures makes me long for tropical weather and beaches! 🙂 How beautiful… I am going to need to pick up a papaya now!
Thank you Amanda! Are you still knee deep in snow?
Beautiful, Bree!!! I have been wanting to try those coconut chips from TJ’s – they look so yummy!
You have been warned about the coconut chips!!!
Oh my goodness, that looks just fantastic! This is going on my “must-make” list right away! 🙂
I am so glad!
This looks fabulous! Wish I had the ingredients on hand because I would totally make this right now!
I hope that you make it soon!
I never think to turn on a podcast when I’m in the kitchen. Great idea! These smoothies look like the perfect thing to get me out of that winter funk.
I listen to so many, I love listening to podcasts when I cook.
Yesterday my husband and I planned our vacation this year, We are going to spend the 4th of July in San Diego with out son. This drink really reminds me of a beachy drink and makes me even more excited to go. I will have to drink this a few times when I get antsy about going. It sounds delicious.
Good for you! We are taking our first post-children vacation this summer and I cannot wait!
It looks so refreshing and kind of reminds me of the dole whips in Disney! So delicious! 😀
Now I am craving a Dole Whip!
Looks delicious as-is, but I would definitely try it out with straight coconut milk, too!
that would be great!
What an awesome, refreshing smoothie!
thank you Ashley! Summer in a glass.
I have been drinkng a smoothie every day since beginning half-marathon training. I am officially addicted. Putting this on my list for sure!
Those coconut chips are a lot like Biscoff – I cannot have them in the house! I had them a few months ago and ate an entire bag… so tasty!! Brian will love these smoothies, he’s a big smoothie fan and the idea of make ahead is a great one since he wakes the entire house up with the blender in the early mornings!
For. Real. Make aheads make for an easy morning.
I just bought a bag of roasted coconut chips at Trader Joe’s. I ate them all in one sitting. In my car. In the parking lot of Trader Joe’s. They are that good.
They are no joke. 🙂
Oh Yum! One sip and I’m back on the beach!
That’s the idea!
This is a really nice way to get a lift after a walk or exercise, my partner whipped up a couple after our sunday ride and we both enjoyed them plus this smoothie is healthy, what more can you ask 🙂
Not much!
I love tropical fruit smoothies this one looks great I will be trying it soon. Thanks
I hope you do Laura!
Oh papaya my new found love :). Thanks so much for this recipe.
You are welcome! You have my favorite name, I have a daughter named Ava. 🙂
I absolutely love this recipe!! I made it this morning for breakfast!
I am so glad Ashley! It’s a nice way to start the day. 🙂