- Mornings begin easily with a refreshing smoothie made from tropical fruits and warm spices.
- You’ll love the skin-health benefits from the punch of vitamin C in this smoothie.
- You can use unsweetened almond or oat milk in place of coconut milk.
Need a morning pick-me-up? Our Pineapple, Mango & Peach Chia Smoothie is the burst of tropical freshness needed to brighten your day. This smoothie is refreshing and so satisfying, with protein from Greek-style yogurt and a punch of fiber from the fruits and chia seeds. Vitamin C-packed mango, pineapple and peaches will help give your skin a healthy glow, along with the hydration from the coconut milk. Dates add natural sweetness, and you’ll get a zip of warmth from the fresh ginger. To top it off, we added a bit of turmeric for extra antioxidants and beautiful color. Keep reading for our expert tips on ingredient selection, storage ideas and more.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- Purchasing frozen mango, pineapple and peach chunks saves preparation time and helps maintain a thick smoothie without the need for ice. Plus, frozen fruit is easier to stock up on.
- The turmeric adds an amber hue to the smoothie without imparting a strong flavor. While you can omit it if you prefer, keep in mind that the color will be considerably less vibrant.
- You can replace the refrigerated coconut milk beverage with unsweetened almond, soy or oat milk, depending on your preference.
- Feel free to adjust the ratios of the frozen fruit to match your taste.
Nutrition Notes
- Frozen mango is a nutrition powerhouse. It contains carotenoids, which include nutrients such as lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-carotene. These are important for maintaining eye health and vision. Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A and is essential for immunity and reproductive health.
- Frozen peaches, like mango, contain carotenoids and fiber. They also have vitamin C and potassium. Potassium is important for maintaining healthy blood pressure because it helps to pull sodium from your body, which can aid in lessening fluid retention.
- Frozen pineapple is an excellent addition to this smoothie because it contains an enzyme called bromelain. That can reduce inflammation and has been shown to help with indigestion. This is in addition to the vitamin C, fiber, hydration and many vitamins and minerals you also get from pineapple.
- Chia seeds help thicken this smoothie and also add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for good heart health. You’ll also get protein, calcium and iron from chia seeds to help support daily health.
