Flavored Smoothie Recipe

Select fruit

Choose one primary flavor or combine up to three complementary fruits (for example: mango + pineapple, strawberry + banana, or coconut + lychee). Use the quantities listed in the Fruit section: total fruit volume should be about 3/4 to 1 cup per smoothie (adjust if combining two fruits to total ~1 cup).

If using fresh fruit: peel, pit, hull, and chop into roughly 1-inch pieces so they blend smoothly. If using canned lychee, drain well. If using passion fruit, scoop pulp and seeds out of the halves.

Assemble blender

Add the liquids first to the blender jar: 1 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 cup plain yogurt. This helps the blades catch and emulsify ingredients.

Add the fruit (about 3/4 to 1 cup total). If using shredded coconut for coconut flavor, add it now.

Add 1 tablespoon honey or agave, 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon salt to brighten flavors.

Add 1 cup ice cubes. If you want a thicker, creamier texture without watering it down, substitute half the ice with frozen fruit pieces or use smaller amount of ice.

Blend until smooth

Secure the blender lid and blend on medium-high for 45–90 seconds, stopping to scrape down the sides once if needed. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no large fruit chunks. If too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons milk and blend briefly. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes or 2–3 tablespoons frozen fruit and pulse to thicken.

Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity: add more honey/agave (1 tsp at a time) or a few drops of lime juice if needed, then pulse to combine.

Pour the smoothie into a chilled 16–20 oz glass (recipe yields about one large or two small servings).

Garnish with a fruit slice on the rim and a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes if using. Serve immediately with a straw.