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Surprise! This thick and creamy Tropical Coconut Smoothie is made with just 3 ingredients, and it’s also dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free! The sweet smoothie is a perfectly refreshing healthy breakfast or light snack on a warm day!

Overhead shot of a tropical coconut smoothie in a glass surrounded by flowers

We’ve been blessed with some unseasonably nice weather here in Virginia recently, which means that the daffodils are starting to bloom, the azaleas are a bright, beautiful yellow, and the little green buds are popping on our fruit trees.

This sudden burst of warmth and sunshine has me craving the ocean, the sand, and a warm getaway. Even though my summer vacation is months away, I’m taking that inspiration and turning it into a tropical smoothie that’s so quick and easy that I can pull it off on even my busiest mornings — no travel necessary!

A side shot of a coconut smoothie in a glass with two straws

The kids and I have been on a HUGE smoothie kick recently, and I feel like I’ve mastered the art of creating a thick, rich, satisfying shake that tastes like dessert (but is actually loaded with nutritious ingredients).

It’s such an easy way to start the day with plenty of fruit, protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and other nutritious ingredients. Bonus points if I can sneak some spinach into the mix without the boys noticing!

A photo of a coconut smoothie in a glass with straws and topped with coconut

This Tropical Coconut Smoothie Is Thick, Creamy And Delicious!

There are a few tricks to achieving the perfect texture while still keeping the smoothie light. First, I rely on frozen fruit for sweetness and thickness. By using frozen fruit, there’s no need for ice (which can water down the drink), and there’s no need for added sugar!

For this Tropical Smoothie I used a bag of frozen tropical fruit from Target, which is a blend of peach, mango, pineapple, and banana. It’s such an easy way to add nutrients and complex flavor to the beverage without the need for chopping, dicing, or peeling. Just dump the frozen fruit in the blender and off you go!

Trick #2 is my favorite way to add a creamy taste — without any actual cream. The “coconut” in this Coconut Tropical Smoothie comes from So Delicious Coconut Milk Yogurt Alternative and So Delicious Dairy-Free Coconut Milk Original Coffee Creamer (or substitute with regular coconut milk for a lighter option).

An overhead shot of ingredients to make a coconut smoothie

This simple, quick, 3-ingredient taste of the tropics is like a warm breeze blowing off of the ocean — fresh, light, and soul-satisfying! As we eagerly watch Spring come into bloom, I can’t think of a better way to embrace the season. It is truly a delicious way to start the day!

A glass filled with a coconut smoothie with two straws and flowers in the background

More healthy and easy smoothie recipes that you might enjoy:

Overhead shot of a tropical coconut smoothie in a glass surrounded by flowers

3-Ingredient Coconut Tropical Smoothie

5 from 1 vote
Prep: 2 minutes
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 2 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 140 kcal
A thick and creamy tropical coconut smoothie made with just 3 ingredients. It's dairy free, vegan and gluten free!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup frozen No-Sugar Added Tropical Blend Fruit (I used Market Pantry brand from Target’s frozen section, which is a blend of Mango Chunks, Peach Slices, Pineapple Chunks, and Banana Slices)
  • 1 (5.3 ounce) container So Delicious Dairy Free Coconut Milk Yogurt Alternative (I used Unsweetened Vanilla flavor, but any flavor will work)
  • ÂĽ cup Coconut Milk Coffee Creamer OR regular coconut milk
  • Optional: shredded unsweetened coconut (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients (except for shredded coconut garnish) in a high speed blender. Puree until smooth. Serve immediately and garnish with shredded coconut, if desired.

Notes

You can use either the coconut coffee creamer (for richer, creamier shake), or swap it out for regular, unsweetened coconut milk for a lighter option.
Nutrition information is based on the coconut coffee creamer.
If you're not dairy-free and vegan, you can substitute with regular vanilla yogurt or any flavor Greek-style yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 277mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 1785IUVitamin C: 60.1mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword: dairy free smoothie, tropical smoothie
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Author: Blair Lonergan

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  1. What a pretty smoothie, Blair! The weather has been beautiful here too lately, so I’m craving all the spring time eats that I can get my hands on. This smoothie sounds perfect for spring and I love how easy it is!

  2. Now that the weather has been on my side lately (yay!), I’ve been wanting all the refreshing ,cold smoothies full of summer flavor. This smoothie fills the bill with the tropical fruit and coconut!

    1. Hi, Linda! Definitely! I’m so glad that you enjoy them! I have another one coming next month. 🙂

  3. wow! this is so delicious and turned out to be super good…tried this already..thanks for sharing and a happy Christmas to you 🙂

  4. Appreciate you, Didn’t have yogurt today but found coconut milk an wondered…
    added 1/4 cup of unpasteurized honey that mixed in well without warming it before and used French Vanilla cream and it was delici.