Prep time: 5 minutes
Serves 2 / Antioxidant-rich mango and anti-inflammatory pineapple team up with coconut milk to create a taste of the tropics in this sunny smoothie. Prep tip: Adjust the whey protein powder to your needs, and use unsweetened or vanilla powder to vary sweetness.
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup rice milk
1/2 cup pineapple or pineapple-orange juice
1 cup frozen and slightly thawed mango chunks
2-3 tablespoons whey protein powder
2 tablespoons coconut flakes, for garnish
Whole mint leaves, for garnish
1. Combine coconut milk, rice milk, pineapple juice, and mango chunks in a blender and purée until smooth. Add whey protein powder and purée again until very smooth. Pour into glasses. Garnish with coconut flakes and mint, if desired. Serve immediately.
PER SERVING: 292 cal, 37% fat cal, 12g fat, 7g sat fat, 10mg chol, 10g protein, 36g carb, 1g fiber, 86mg sodium
