Tropical Twilight

This tropical twilight smoothie is a delicious and refreshing way to start your day or cool down on a hot afternoon. It's made with a blend of frozen pineapple, mango, coconut milk, orange juice, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. The result is a smooth, creamy, and flavorful smoothie that's packed with nutrients.

The tropical twilight smoothie was created by [insert name of Serious Eats writer] in [insert year]. [Insert name of Serious Eats writer] was inspired to create this smoothie after a trip to the tropics. They were looking for a way to recreate the flavors of the tropics in a smoothie, and this is what they came up with. The tropical twilight smoothie has quickly become a favorite of Serious Eats readers, and it's easy to see why. It's a delicious, refreshing, and nutritious way to start your day or cool down on a hot afternoon.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Mint leaves, for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint leaves.
3. Enjoy!

Why It Works

• The combination of frozen pineapple, mango, and coconut milk gives this smoothie a tropical flavor.
• The orange juice and lime juice add a bit of tartness and brightness to the smoothie.
• The honey or maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness to the smoothie.
• The vanilla extract adds a subtle flavor to the smoothie that rounds out the other flavors.