Salt kissed air, sweet melodies of birds and the sound of waves crashing on the sandy shore. Hawaii has always had a special places in my heart. My heart melts when I think of eating pineapples and mango in a bikini on the beach. Hawaii is home to an abundance of mouth watering fruits and veggies.
The Details
This delicious smoothie is not only tasty but packed with nutrients! Bananas are rich in potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.Pineapples help with digestion, reduces inflammation and are rich in vitamin C and manganese. Mango is packed with polyphenols, which are plant compounds that act as antioxidants to protect your body. Ginger is anti-inflammatory, improves immunity and lowers blood sugar. Maca Root helps the body manage stress and may increase libido. Noni Fruit is high in vitamin C, biotin, and folate. It also contains powerful antioxidant.
Hawaiian Inspired Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh Pineapple
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp maca root powder thinly sliced
- 2 tsp ginger for garnish
- 2 tsp noni powder
- 1 cup almond milk (gum free, no sugar)
- 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
- ice cubes as and if desired
Instructions
- Freeze a few fresh bananas the night before. This makes a nice texture. Fresh bananas works as well. Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
- If using fresh pineapple and mango, peel and chop them into small chunks. If using frozen fruit, you can skip this step.
- Place all ingredients in the blender.
- Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are well combined and the mixture is smooth and creamy. If desired, you can add a few ice cubes to make the smoothie colder and thicker.
- Pour the tropical smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
