Mango Lava Flow Smoothies

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For a taste of the tropics in a healthy smoothie recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack, everyone can enjoy sipping on these Mango Lava Flow Smoothies.

Disclaimer: This recipe was developed through a sponsored partnership with Dole Packaged Foods. As always, all opinions are my own.

 

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Mango Pineapple Smoothies

As you may remember, The Hubby and I went on a weeklong cruise for our tenth anniversary. It was our first cruise, so everything was a new and exciting experience for us. We enjoyed a week of relaxation, good food, excellent drinks, lounging by the pool, exploring new tropical locations, and just having fun together. Without our kids. So naturally what did we do?

Talk about our kids.

The big one would have a blast doing this and the little one would love that. Do we want to go on a smaller ship or a bigger ship? Would we stick with the buffet or take them to the main dining room a few times? We totally have to take the little foodies to the main dining room, though I am sure they will love the endless taco bars and chicken tenders and french fries and, yes, even the fruit. Should we let them sleep in fold out bunk beds or just splurge on the adjoining rooms? Should we wait a few years or go soon?

I know, I know, it’s like breaking one of the cardinal rules for a kid-free vacation. But we just couldn’t help it. We know they will love it as much as we did.

However, soon after we got home it was back-to-school time, which meant thinking more about after school snacks than after dinner cocktails. But I was able to turn one of our favorite tropical libations into a healthy treat even the boys could enjoy…

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies - swirl mango puree and a pina colada smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe for the whole family made with @dolesunshine! #ad Gluten free, dairy free option. | cupcakesandkalechips.com

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies are a fun and healthy version of the lava flow frozen cocktail. While usually made with strawberry puree, The Hubby and I became partial to the mango version on our cruise. This fruity puree is swirled with the classic frozen pina colada for a fruity, creamy, decadent drink. However, between the rum and the sugar, it’s definitely not an everyday treat or one to share with the kiddos (though they did make them alcohol-free on the ship). So I decided to make one I could enjoy on a regular basis, and share with my kids because it’s packed with frozen fruit from Dole Packaged Foods.

While it looks all fancy, this is really a simple smoothie to make, and even more fun to serve and enjoy. You start with a simple mango puree that’s nothing more than Dole Frozen Mango Chunks and coconut milk, and set that aside in a small pitcher or measuring cup (unless you are like me and have several blender jars, in which case just pull out another). Then it’s just a combination of Dole Frozen Pineapple Chunks, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, and ice for the pina colada smoothie. If you really want to amp up that coconut flavor or give it more of a nod to the original cocktail, you can add coconut or rum extracts (or both), and sweeten to taste. Then just layer and swirl in a couple of glasses!

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies - swirl mango puree and a pina colada smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe for the whole family made with @dolesunshine! #ad Gluten free, dairy free option. | cupcakesandkalechips.com

I am proud to be partnering with Dole Packaged Foods to create recipes featuring their highest quality, GMO-free fruits and veggies. You can always find Dole in my freezer and pantry, and often in #BugsLunchbox, so I am thrilled to share ways to use their products to make it easy to get more fruits and veggies in your diet in a no-fuss way. Find out more about their products by following Dole Sunshine on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest.

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies - swirl mango puree and a pina colada smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe for the whole family made with @dolesunshine! #ad Gluten free, dairy free option. | cupcakesandkalechips.com

While it may be the start of a new school year, since Dole frozen fruits are in season all year round, you can still be dreaming about tropical island vacations while sipping on these Mango Lava Flow Smoothies.

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5 from 1 vote

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies

For a taste of the tropics in a healthy smoothie recipe that's perfect for breakfast or a snack, everyone can enjoy sipping on these.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Ingredients

For the Mango Puree:

  • 1/2 cup Dole Frozen Mango Chunks
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk carton or canned, preferably light or it will be extremely thick and hard to blend

For the Pina Colada Smoothie:

  • 1 cup Dole Frozen Pineapple Chunks
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla, or dairy free yogurt alternative
  • 1 cup coconut milk carton or canned, preferably light or it will be extremely thick and hard to blend
  • 1/2 cup ice more or less depending on desired consistency
  • 1/4 tsp coconut extract, optional
  • 1/4 tsp rum extract, optional
  • 1 tsp honey, sweeten to taste. Can use stevia, etc., as desired
  • 2 maraschino cherries, if desired

Instructions

For the Mango Puree:

  • Combine the mango and coconut milk in a blender and puree until smooth. Set aside in the blender if you have a second blender jar or in a pitcher or measuring cup.

For the Pina Colada Smoothie:

  • Combine the pineapple, yogurt, coconut milk, and ice in a blender and puree until smooth. Add optional extracts if you want more coconut flavor or more authentic pina colada flavor with the rum extract, as well as sweetener, if desired, and blend for another couple seconds to mix.

To serve:

  • Pour a small amount of the mango puree in each of two glasses. Top each with about a quarter of the pina colada smoothie and a little more mango puree. Pour half of the remaining pina colada smoothie in each glass and top with the remaining mango puree. Garnish with a cherry, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Mango Lava Flow Smoothies
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 450 Calories from Fat 324
% Daily Value*
Fat 36g55%
Saturated Fat 32g160%
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 41mg2%
Potassium 602mg17%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 495IU10%
Vitamin C 56.2mg68%
Calcium 96mg10%
Iron 5.8mg32%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Enjoy this Mango Lava Flow Smoothies recipe!

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies - swirl mango puree and a pina colada smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe for the whole family made with @dolesunshine! #ad Gluten free, dairy free option. | cupcakesandkalechips.com

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And some from my friends…

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies - swirl mango puree and a pina colada smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe for the whole family made with @dolesunshine! #ad Gluten free, dairy free option. | cupcakesandkalechips.com

Mango Lava Flow Smoothies - swirl mango puree and a pina colada smoothie for a healthy breakfast or snack recipe for the whole family made with @dolesunshine! #ad Gluten free, dairy free option. | cupcakesandkalechips.com

22 Comments
  1. This looks like a delicious drink to make. I personally love Dole products quite a lot.

    Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope you’ll come back again next Friday when we open our doors again at 12 AM EST.

  2. Both of these sounds delicious. My youngest would go for the mango and my oldest daughter would love the pina colada. Thanks for sharing these on Merry Monday. Pinned.

  3. I’m still not sure how you got the white layer to be all around the outside– but regardless, it looks like a healthy treat that your kids ought to love, on a cruise or at home!

  4. Okay, these are just the coolest smoothies ever. I love the flavour in these, plus they are so darn pretty. Love Dole products, I always keep the kitchen stocked in case of a fruit emergency. Which seems to happen daily.

    We do the same thing, we go away and end up talking about the kids. But at least your view was stellar while you talked about them.

    1. Brianne Cupcakes & Kale Chips

      I am SO glad to hear that “fruit emergencies” are a real thing, Kim, because we have them a lot! Thanks for the comment.

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