Tropical Sunrise Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

- 1 medium banana, peeled
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled
- 1/2 cup frozen sliced peaches
- 1/2 cup melon, cubed
- 1/2 cup mango, diced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup plant-based yogurt
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 3 dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Zest of 1 citrus fruit (such as lemon or orange)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:
- Peel the banana and hull the strawberries. Dice the mango and cube the melon.
- Pit and roughly chop the dates to ensure an even blend later.

2. Blend Base Layer:
- In a blender, combine the banana, blueberries, strawberries, frozen peaches, melon, mango, and citrus zest.
- Add both the Greek and plant-based yogurt. Blend on medium speed until smooth.

3. Add Cream and Sweetness:
- Add the coconut cream, chopped dates, almond butter, and peanut butter to the mixture.
- Blend again until the dates and nut butters have fully integrated, achieving a creamy texture.

4. Flavor Enhancement:
- Introduce the almond extract, cardamom, pineapple juice, and cooled coffee to the mixture.
- Sprinkle the cocoa powder over the top before blending to incorporate all flavors.

5. Final Blend:
- Increase the blender speed to high and mix until everything is thoroughly combined, resulting in a frothy, homogenous smoothie.

6. Serve:
- Pour the Tropical Sunrise Breakfast Smoothie into chilled glasses.
- Optional: Garnish with a slice of fresh fruit or a light sprinkle of cocoa powder before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- PT15M
- 15 minutes

Total Time

- PT15M
- 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Breakfast

Keywords

- Tropical smoothie
- Breakfast smoothie
- Healthy breakfast
- Yogurt smoothie
- Fruit blend
- Morning drink
- Quick breakfast
- Plant-based smoothie
- Summer fruits
- Energizing drink

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 1050 calories

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