Description
A rich, creamy tropical fruit smoothie enhanced by a unique cardamom-coconut swirl, perfect for a special breakfast or healthy snack. This recipe provides a sophisticated twist to a simple blend.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 3/4 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp agave syrup (for smoothie base)
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut cream, chilled
- 1 tbsp agave syrup (for swirl)
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom
Instructions
- Prepare Cardamom Swirl: In a small bowl, combine the chilled coconut cream, 1 tablespoon of agave syrup, and ground cardamom. Whisk until smooth and creamy; set aside.
- Blend Smoothie Base: Add the frozen mango, frozen pineapple, banana, plant-based milk, and remaining 1 tablespoon of agave syrup to a high-speed blender. Blend for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Assemble Smoothie Layers: Pour half of the smoothie base into a glass. Carefully drizzle half of the prepared cardamom swirl on top. Repeat the process with the remaining smoothie base and swirl mixture.
- Finish and Serve: Use a thin skewer or spoon handle to gently swirl the cream into the smoothie, moving in a circular motion once or twice. Serve immediately, garnished with a drizzle of the remaining swirl.
Notes
To achieve thick coconut cream, chill a can of full-fat coconut milk overnight and use the solid top layer. If the blender blades get stuck, add extra milk one tablespoon at a time until the mixture moves smoothly. Avoid overmixing the final layers to maintain the distinct ribbon effect.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: fruit smoothie, tropical smoothie, mango pineapple smoothie, cardamom, coconut swirl, healthy breakfast, dessert smoothie, vegan, dairy-free