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Tropical Fruit Vegan Smoothie

Name: Tropical Fruit Vegan Smoothie
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 gram frozen mango cubes; 250 gram frozen pineapple cubes; 150 gram canned lychee (drained); 1 tablespoon chia seeds; 125 ml coconut water; 0.5 piece lime (zested); 3 bunch fresh mint leaves

Duration

7 min

Servings

For 4 People

Difficulty

medium

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Ingredients

Servings:

250 gram frozen mango cubes
250 gram frozen pineapple cubes
150 gram canned lychee (drained)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
125 ml coconut water
0.5 piece lime (zested)
3 bunch fresh mint leaves

Step-by-Step Preparation

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To prepare your smoothie, take the frozen mango and pineapple cubes out of the freezer. Drain the juice from the canned lychees completely. Having all ingredients close to room temperature will make the blender work more easily and help you achieve a smooth consistency. Therefore, prepare the ingredients 5 minutes before blending.

First, add the coconut water to a large and powerful blender pitcher. Then, add the chia seeds. Carefully place the frozen mango cubes, frozen pineapple cubes, and the drained canned lychees on top. Having the liquid ingredients at the bottom allows the blades to work more efficiently.

Close the blender lid tightly. Blend at high speed for approximately 1 to 2 minutes until all ingredients reach a completely smooth consistency. If you find the consistency too thick, you can reach your desired fluidity by adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons of coconut water or water according to your taste.

Immediately pour the refreshing and nutritious tropical smoothie you prepared equally into 2 separate serving glasses or jars. This recipe serves 2 people.

Just before serving, sprinkle a few fresh mint leaves on top of each glass. Finally, grate the zest of 1/2 a lime (only the green part) directly over your smoothie with a fine grater. This chic and aromatic touch will significantly enhance the flavor and freshness of your smoothie.

Chef's Tips

Using frozen fruits ensures the smoothie is cold and thick without adding ice. It is also a good way to preserve the nutritional value of your fruits.
When grating the lime zest, be careful to take only the green part. The white part can give a bitter taste and disrupt the flavor balance of your smoothie.
Chia seeds add nutritious values like fiber and omega-3 to the smoothie and thicken its consistency naturally. Letting it sit for a bit after adding them makes it even thicker.

Alternative & Optional Ingredients

Instead of coconut water, you can try different flavors by using water, almond milk, or oat milk like other plant-based milks.
If you are using fresh fruit instead of frozen fruits, do not forget to add 3-4 ice cubes to keep the smoothie cold.
If you can find fresh lychee instead of canned lychee, you can use the same amount (approximately 8-10 pieces) by peeling their skins and removing the seeds.

Gourmet Recommendations

Optionally, for a sweeter touch, you can add 1-2 teaspoons of honey, maple syrup, or date molasses during the blending stage.
You can make the presentation richer and more textured by sprinkling an extra pinch of grated coconut or finely chopped almonds on top of the smoothie.
If you want to add a slightly spicy and refreshing note to the flavor, try adding a very small amount (approximately half a teaspoon) of freshly grated ginger during the blending stage.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving

Calories118 kcal

Protein2 g

Carbohydrates27 g

Fat2 g

Fiber 4 g

Sugar 21 g

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