Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Total: 5m | Prep: 5m | Serves: 3

Nutritional Information: 275 calories, 17g fat, 24mg sodium, 34g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 3g protein, 56mg calcium, 3mg iron, 603mg potassium, 74mg vitamin C

Beat the heat with this tasty smoothie recipe that's perfect for summer! This cool drink offers a fresh taste from mango, pineapple and banana. Plus, a vegetable can be added into the day through the carrots! It may be a choice if you are not feeling hungry, but need calories. 

Ingredients:
1 orange, peeled and separated
1 banana, peeled and sliced (fresh or frozen)
1 cup coconut milk (or almond milk)
1 cup mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
½ cup carrots, cut into smaller chunks
Optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds or ground flax seed, one probiotic tablet (opened and sprinkled into the mixture) or shaved coconut

Preparation:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Add a touch of water if it is too thick. Try serving with a little umbrella, just for fun!

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