Creamy Tropical Smoothies
Makes 2 servings

Prep Time: 10 min.

Ingredients

• 2 - cups frozen pineapple chunks*
• 1 - cup Vanilla Half & Half
• 1 - can (11-ounce) mandarin orange segments, drained
• 1 - container (6-ounce) coconut-flavored yogurt or your favorite flavor yogurt
• 1 - banana or mango, peeled, sliced
• 1 - Tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice, if desired
• Toasted coconut, if desired

Directions

1. in 5-cup blender container, you want to add frozen pineapple, half & half, mandarin orange, yogurt, banana or mango, and lime or lemon juice.
2. Cover and blend on HIGH until smooth.
3. Pour into 2 (16-ounce) glasses.
4. Sprinkle with toasted coconut, if desired.

Alan’s Kitchen Tip:
A variety of frozen fruit is available in the freezer section of the grocery store. You may substitute 2 cups of any frozen fruit blend for the pineapple. Frozen fruit makes smoothies creamy and icy cold and eliminates the need for ice cubes.