Tropical Fruit Smoothie

When preparing this smoothie in the Vita Mix CIA Professional Series, you may substitute a whole peeled orange for the orange juice. You may use frozen pineapple and mango instead of adding ice for a super chilled smoothie. You can triple this recipe in one batch.  The Vita Mix CIA Professional Series can hold up to 8 cups of blended mixture. Add 2 ounces of rum for a refreshing tropical cocktail.

Directions

Place all ingredients into the Professional Series container in the order listed and secure the lid. Select Variable 1.

Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to Variable 10; then to HIGH. 

Remove lid plug and use accelerator tool to press ingredients into the blades while processing.

Blend for 30-45 seconds until smooth. Serve the smoothies at once in chilled tall glasses garnished with pineapple slice and a sprinkle of toasted coconut.

Ingredients

Makes 2servings
¼ cup coconut milk
¼ cup plain nonfat yogurt (optional)
½ cup orange juice
1 cup diced pineapple
¼ cup diced mango
¼ cup diced papaya
¼ cup peeled kiwi
1 tablespoon sugar, or as needed
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup ice
2 pineapple slices for garnish
Toasted shredded unsweetened coconut for garnish

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