Tropical Sunset Smoothie (Printer-Friendly)

A vibrant layered drink with mango, passion fruit, orange juice, and creamy yogurt for a refreshing treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mango Layer

01 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced (fresh or frozen)
02 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
04 - 2 to 3 tablespoons water (as needed)

→ Passion Fruit Layer

05 - 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (approximately 3 to 4 passion fruits)
06 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
07 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

→ Orange Juice Layer

08 - 3/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
09 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
10 - 1 teaspoon honey (optional)

# Method:

01 - Rinse three clean blending containers or clean the blender between uses to avoid cross-layer mixing.
02 - Blend mango, Greek yogurt, honey, and water until smooth and thick. Evenly pour into the base of two clear serving glasses.
03 - Blend passion fruit pulp, Greek yogurt, and honey until creamy. Gently spoon or pour on top of the mango layer to form a distinct separation.
04 - Blend orange juice, Greek yogurt, and honey until homogeneous. Carefully layer on top of the passion fruit mixture to maintain separation.
05 - Tilt glasses slightly and pour each layer slowly, using the back of a spoon to minimize blending of layers and achieve a clear ombré effect.
06 - Optionally garnish with fresh fruit slices or a mint sprig. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It actually tastes like summer in a glass, not like you're drinking your vitamins.
  • The ombré effect makes breakfast feel fancy without any real effort on your part.
  • You can prep layers ahead and assemble when you're ready, perfect for when friends show up unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Frozen fruit is your secret to crisp, visible layers—room temperature fruit will blend too thin and the colors will muddy together no matter how carefully you pour.
  • Those layers only stay distinct for a few minutes, so pour right before you serve or at least right before your guest takes that first sip.
03 -
  • Frozen mango and passion fruit pulp from the freezer section work just as well as fresh and actually help the layers stay more defined.
  • If your passion fruit pulp is really seedy and thick, strain it through a fine mesh first—smooth pulp layers better than chunky pulp.
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