Summer Smoothie
I discovered this amazing culinary creation at Trader Joes. You know how they always have that little counter in the back with samples? Well, that’s where I discovered this. It’s so tasty, easy, and inexpensive, I couldn’t pass it up. It’s perfect for these hot summer days we’ve been having up here in the Bay Area, and it’s an easy smoothie to make when entertaining.
I bought the 16 oz bag of Del Sol Pineapple Tidbits, the 24 oz bag of Mango Chunks, and the 64 oz bottle of Papaya Nectar at Trader Joes. The beauty of the recipe is in it’s simplicity. There are only three ingredients, and because the pineapple and the mango come frozen, there’s no need to add ice. The other great thing is the smooth, creamy texture of the final product. I’m pretty sure this comes from the mango. But regardless, it’s refreshing to have a that great texture without adding any cream or fat.
This recipe makes about 5 cups.
8 oz (1/2 a bag) of pineapple
12 oz (1/2 a bag) of mango
3-4 C Papaya Nectar
- Add pineapple, mango, and papaya nectar to a blender.
- Pulse the blender to get it started, and then blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- If it’s too thick, add more nectar. If it’s too thin, add more pineapple and mango.
- Pour into chilled glasses, and serve.
Optionally, you could add a slice of strawberry as a garnish. One person suggested adding an umbrella, but someone countered that you can’t do that unless it’s alcoholic. Feel free to customize to your liking.