Passion Fruit Smoothie
This passion fruit smoothie is thick, creamy, and bursting with that signature sweet-tart tropical flavor. Made with passion fruit pulp, frozen mango, frozen banana, and fresh orange juice, it comes together in under five minutes and tastes like pure sunshine in a glass.
Equipment
- High-speed blender - Vitamix, Blendtec, or any powerful blender works best
- Sharp knife - For cutting fresh passion fruit and banana
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Fine-mesh strainer - Optional, for removing passion fruit seeds
- Tall serving glass - Or insulated tumbler
- Spatula - For scraping down the blender sides
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp - 120 ml, fresh or frozen (from about 4-5 fresh passion fruits, or one frozen pack)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks - 150 g
- 1 medium frozen banana - sliced before freezing, about 1/2 cup or 120 g
- 3/4 cup fresh orange juice - 180 ml, or coconut water for a lighter option
- 1 teaspoon honey - optional, or maple syrup for extra sweetness
- ice cubes - 4-5, optional, for a frostier texture
- fresh lime juice - optional, a squeeze to brighten flavors
For Garnish (Optional)
- passion fruit seeds - a few scattered on top
- orange slice - thin slice on the rim
- fresh mint sprig - for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the passion fruit pulp: If using fresh passion fruits, slice in half and scoop out all pulp and seeds. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds if desired.
- Add the liquid first: Pour the fresh orange juice into the bottom of the blender. Add honey or maple syrup if using.
- Add the passion fruit pulp into the blender on top of the liquid.
- Add the frozen banana slices and frozen mango chunks on top. Add ice cubes for extra frostiness if desired.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds to break up chunks, then increase to high and blend for 45-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Scrape down sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust: Add more honey for sweetness or a squeeze of lime for tartness. Adjust liquid to reach desired thickness.
- Pour into a tall glass or insulated tumbler, garnish if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe passion fruit with wrinkled skin for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Freeze bananas in advance: peel, slice, and freeze for at least 2 hours or overnight for the creamiest texture.
- If using a lower-powered blender, add liquid first and layer softer fruits before frozen chunks to help the blades move efficiently.
- You can skip straining the passion fruit seeds if you don't mind them in your smoothie; a high-speed blender will break them down significantly.
- For a mango-passion fruit smoothie, double the mango to 2 cups and reduce banana to 1/2.
- Swap orange juice for full-fat coconut milk for an incredibly rich, creamy smoothie with a pronounced coconut flavor.
- Make smoothie packs: pre-measure mango, banana, and passion fruit pulp into freezer bags. Blend with juice in the morning.
- Store leftover smoothie in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or re-blend before drinking.
- Freeze smoothie in ice cube trays for up to one month; blend frozen cubes with a splash of orange juice when ready to enjoy.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder or 1/2 cup Greek yogurt for a high-protein version.