Pineapple, Strawberry, and Mango Smoothie

Ingredients:

1 cup (approx.) diced pineapple

1/2 cup (approx.) sliced strawberries

1/2 cup (approx.) diced mango

1/2 cup almond milk (or more, to achieve desired consistency)

1-2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)

1/2 cup ice cubes (or more, for a colder, thicker smoothie)

Equipment:

Blender

Serving glass

Instructions:

Prepare the fruit: Wash and chop the pineapple, strawberries, and mango into chunks suitable for blending.

Combine ingredients: Add the diced pineapple, sliced strawberries, diced mango, almond milk, honey, and ice cubes to your blender.

Blend: Secure the lid and blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk and blend again. If it’s too thin, add a few more ice cubes and blend.

Serve: Pour the smoothie into a tall glass. You can garnish with a few extra fruit pieces if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips and Variations:

Frozen fruit: For an even thicker and colder smoothie, use frozen pineapple, strawberries, and/or mango. If using all frozen fruit, you might need a little more almond milk.

Sweetness: Adjust the amount of honey based on the sweetness of your fruit and your personal preference. You can also use other sweeteners like maple syrup or agave nectar.

Milk alternatives: Feel free to use other milk alternatives like coconut milk, oat milk, or cow’s milk.

Add-ins: Boost the nutrition by adding a handful of spinach (you won’t taste it!), a tablespoon of chia seeds, or a scoop of protein powder.

Texture: If you prefer a less pulpy smoothie, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve, though this is usually not necessary.