Tropical Smoothie

A great, healthy, fruity treat without the calories, fat, and potential dietary complications of yogurt or ice cream. Measurements are approximate.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Yields: 1 smoothie

Ingredients

• 1  banana, peeled and frozen
• 1⁄8 cup  frozen pineapple chunks
• 1⁄8 cup  frozen mango chunks
• 1⁄4 cup  coconut nectar
• 1⁄4 cup  pineapple juice

Directions

1. Break the banana into 3-4 chunks.
2. Put everything in a blender. The ideal fruit-to-liquid ratio is when the liquid just covers the fruit; increase liquid or fruit to get to this point if you need to.
3. Blend on lowest speed until smooth. If things stop circulating, stop and tap the blender a few times to get the mixture loosened up and/or add a little more liquid.