Tropical Sunset Smoothie Drink (Printer-friendly)

Refreshing mango, passion fruit, and orange juice layers create a creamy, colorful summer drink.

# 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 - 2–3 tablespoons water (as needed)

→ Passion Fruit Layer

05 - 1/2 cup passion fruit pulp (about 3–4 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)

# Steps:

01 - Ensure three clean blending containers are ready or rinse the blender between uses.
02 - Blend mango, yogurt, honey, and water until smooth and thick then pour evenly into the bottom of two clear glasses.
03 - Blend passion fruit pulp with yogurt and honey until creamy. Carefully spoon or pour over mango layer to create a defined separation.
04 - Blend orange juice, yogurt, and honey until smooth. Gently layer on top of the passion fruit mixture.
05 - Tilt the glass slightly and pour each layer slowly using the back of a spoon to prevent layers from mixing excessively.
06 - Add a fresh fruit slice or sprig of mint as garnish if desired, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's Instagram-worthy without being fussy—the layers practically make themselves if you go slow.
  • You can prep each component in advance and layer them fresh right before drinking, making it perfect for busy mornings.
  • The natural tartness of passion fruit balances the sweetness in a way that keeps you coming back for sip after sip.
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think—warm yogurt will mix with everything instead of holding its ground, so chill your blender container and even your glasses if you have time.
  • Frozen fruit creates noticeably thicker layers than fresh because the ice crystals slow down how quickly the liquid spreads, making the whole visual effect more dramatic and stable.
  • The passion fruit layer is the trickiest one to pour; it's thinner than the mango and wants to sink or float depending on its sugar content, so always spoon it, never pour directly.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before you start blending—the cold glass slows down layer mixing and keeps the whole drink cold longer.
  • If layers do blend together slightly, embrace it; the smoothie still tastes incredible, and you've created a beautiful gradient even if it's softer than planned.
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