Smoothies are our go-to summer snack. Healthy, refreshing, and satisfying, they offer a wealth of opportunities for flavor combinations to suit any palate. This Tropical Berry Smoothie is one of current favorites, for its crowd-pleasing combination of berries and mango, and the sophisticated zing of ginger and citrus.
Frozen berries create a thicker, creamier texture for this smoothie, so even if you’ve bought yours fresh, freeze them for a couple of hours before making the smoothie. Then pop everything in the blender for about a minute, and you’ve got the perfect warm-weather breakfast or afternoon pick-me-up. You can also pour the blended mixture into a ice-pop mold and make your own sugar- and preservative-free popsicles. Or freeze it in ice cube trays and add a cube or two to a cocktail for a fruity kick.
Tropical Berry Smoothie
Makes 2 smoothies
Ingredients
2 cups frozen mango
1 1/2 cups berries
Juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon powdered ginger, or 2 tablespoons fresh
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 cup coconut milk
½ to 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
Shredded coconut, for topping
Instructions
Place the mango, berries, lime juice, ginger, flaxseed, coconut milk, and ½ cup almond milk in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, scraping down the sides to incorporate any extra pieces. If the mixture is too thick, add more almond milk.
Pour into glasses, sprinkle with shredded coconut, and serve.