How to Make an Amazing Dairy Free Tropical Smoothie

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When you think of a dairy-free tropical smoothie I hope you think of fresh fruit. Fruits like papaya, coconut, and lime are the main ingredients that come to mind!

This tropical smoothie recipe is a naturally sweet treat for anyone following a vegan diet. Not only does this delicious smoothie contain no dairy products it is also gluten-free and soy free, making it a perfect vegan option for anyone with other food allergies as well.

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Why go to Tropical smoothie cafe when you can make your own tropical smoothie at home with simple ingredients and not worry about menu items that don’t work with your dietary restrictions? Plus this dairy-free option tropical smoothie also has no added sugar aside from the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup. 

How to Make a Dairy-Free Tropical Smoothie

First, let’s gather the ingredients for your tropical smoothie recipe.

• 3 cups papaya chunks
• 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk (or coconut water)
• 2-3 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• ½ cup ice cubes
• Garnish with coconut shavings and a lime wedge (optional)

You will need a high speed blender for this tropical smoothie recipe.

Simple Steps for this Tropical Smoothie Recipe

To put it plainly, blend and enjoy.

First, combine your papaya, coconut milk, lime juice, and maple syrup in a blender. Nothing says tropical like coconut, lime, and papaya.

Blend until smooth.

Taste and adjust the lime juice and maple syrup to your own personal preference.

Next, add the ice and blend again until smooth. If you are using frozen fruit you can eliminate the ice from your tropical smoothie. 

Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Garnish with a lime wedge and shredded coconut for a full tropical effect.

Dairy-Free Tropical Smoothie Variations

The best part about tropical smoothie recipes is the ability to play around with variations.

• The full fat of the coconut milk with result in added creaminess.  You can swap out your coconut milk for coconut water if you prefer a bit less fat and a less creamy smoothie. 
• With the creaminess of the papaya and the full-fat coconut milk, you can easily turn this into a tropical smoothie bowl. 
• Feel free to add other tropical fruits like fresh pineapple chunks, mango chunks, or frozen banana. Any of these fruits will give you an amazing tropical flavor.  This also allows you to play around making a variety of vegan smoothies with a tropical base. 
• If you aren’t a fan of coconut milk you can use any other plant-based milk of choice, like almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk. 
•  If you hate the milk option completely you can always opt for one of your favorite fruit juices like orange juice or pineapple juice. 
• You can even make this into a protein smoothie by adding your favorite plant-based protein powders.

So many of these variations come down to your own best judgement and personal preferences. 

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