Guava Banana Tropical Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy tropical blend of sweet guava and banana for a refreshing, nutritious drink ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup ripe guava flesh, peeled and seeded (about 2 medium guavas)
02 - 1 large ripe banana, peeled and sliced

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup cold milk, dairy or plant-based alternative
04 - 1/4 cup plain yogurt, optional for extra creaminess

→ Sweetener

05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional to taste

→ Ice

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Peel, seed, and chop the guavas into bite-sized pieces.
02 - Add guava flesh, banana, milk, yogurt if using, and sweetener to the blender.
03 - Pour ice cubes into the blender with the fruit and liquid mixture.
04 - Blend on high speed for 60 to 90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
05 - Taste the smoothie and add additional sweetener if desired, then blend briefly.
06 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical vacation in a glass without requiring you to leave your kitchen.
  • Five minutes is genuinely all you need, no excuses about being too busy for something delicious.
  • The natural sweetness of guava means you can skip the added sugar and still feel spoiled.
02 -
  • Guavas oxidize quickly once cut, so prep them just before blending or they'll turn brown and taste slightly off—it's not a safety thing, just disappointing.
  • If you're using plant-based milk, full-fat versions create a noticeably creamier result than low-fat, and I learned this the hard way after three disappointing batches.
03 -
  • The sweetest guavas are the ones that smell fragrant before you even cut them open—use your nose as your shopping guide.
  • Keeping a bag of sliced bananas in your freezer means you can make this smoothie any time without excuses, and frozen bananas blend into creamier results than fresh ones.
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