This tropical bahama mama smoothie will take you on vacation with the flavours of strawberry, pineapple, and coconut. Enjoy as a refreshing morning smoothie or booze it up with some rum.
This Tropical Bahama Mama Smoothie recipe is super fresh and cool! With flavours of strawberry, pineapple, coconut, and orange—this easy smoothie is sure to send you on a vacation.
Prepared in 3 minutes from freezer staples, this tropical smoothie recipe is perfect for summer! Enjoy as an energizing morning smoothie, or booze it up by adding rum or your favourite alcohol for a resort-style frozen drink. Keep learning to learn just how easy it is to make!
Looking for more refreshing smoothies? Try this Mango Hurricane Copycat, Coffee & Chocolate Smoothie Bowl, or Booster Juice Original Copycat.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy. All you need is a blender and 3 minutes to make this delicious smoothie.
- Great for kids and adults. Kids love the tropical flavours, adults love the boozy version.
- Simple ingredients. You only need a few freezer staples to make a delicious tropical smoothie.
What is a Bahama Mama Smoothie?
The Bahama Mama is a classic resort cocktail. It comes in many forms, but the most prominent flavours are typically pineapple, orange, grenadine, coconut, and rum. It can be stirred or blended. When I visited Mexico a few years ago, I discovered a variation called the Banana Mama, which incorporated a banana and some strawberry flavour. This recipe takes all of the classic flavours and turns it into a healthy fruit smoothie that can be boozed up when needed!
Ingredient Notes
Here is everything you'll need to make this tropical bahama mama smoothie:
- Frozen banana: Banana adds a wonderful creaminess to this smoothie. To freeze bananas, I like to peel them, cut into quarters, and freeze in a large plastic bag. With this method I add 4 banana quarters to this smoothie.
- Frozen strawberries
- Frozen pineapple
- Orange juice
- Coconut milk: I use the kind in the carton, but full-fat coconut milk from a can would work too and probably have a stronger flavour!
Optional Ingredients
- Grenadine for a nice sweetness
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
To turn this smoothie into a refreshing adult beverage, add your favourite alcohol. I find a mixture of 1 oz light rum and 1 oz coconut rum tastes lovely and tropical.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Be sure to read the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions for how to make this tropical bahama mama smoothie.
(1) Add all ingredients to a high powered blender with a lid. Start on low speed and increase.
(2) Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Pour into one large or two smaller glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberry or pineapple wedges if desired. Enjoy!
How to Serve
There are many ways to enjoy this tropical smoothie. Here are some suggestions:
- Enjoy as a healthy breakfast or snack.
- Booze it up by blending in 1 oz light rum and 1 oz coconut rum.
- Serve with tropical apps such as my mango pico de gallo, gluten-free taquitos, or Mexican street corn salad.
- Enjoy at brunch with some homemade gluten-free English muffins, bagels, or banana chocolate chip muffins.
Make Ahead & Storage Notes
Note that this smoothie recipe is best served and consumed fresh after preparing. It should not be made ahead of time, nor stored for later.
For a Crowd
If you're hosting a crowd of people, this recipe is easy to scale up (depending on your blender capacity). Double the recipe for two large smoothies or 4 smaller smoothies, as pictured here. Use your judgement on the amount of booze, generally 1-2 oz per person.
Substitutions
There are many ways to change up this smoothie depending on your mood. Here are some substitution suggestions:
- Banana. If you don't like banana in your smoothies, feel free to omit it and add about ½ cup ice. The smoothie will be less creamy and more icy, though.
- Coconut milk. If you don't have coconut milk, any dairy-free milk will do. Coconut is a key flavour in the smoothie, though!
- Grenadine. I like to add 1 tablespoon of grenadine for a nice sweetness. If you don't have it or can't find it, no problem. I get mine in the drink aisle of my grocery store.
- Add booze. 1 oz light rum and 1 oz coconut rum is my pick for a delicious frozen cocktail!
- Want a smoothie bowl? Reduce both the coconut milk and orange juice to ¼ cup each. Use the tamper of your blender to mix and stir until smooth. Add a small amount more liquid if needed. Blending will take several minutes.
Expert Tips
Here are some of my top tips and tricks for a successful smoothie:
- Use only frozen fruit. This will result in the coldest, thickest, creamiest smoothie.
- Add the liquid slowly. You can always add more to thin it out.
- Use a high powered blender. My Vitamix is my baby! I love it so much. This is the model I have and it creates the smoothest smoothies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Because it just contains frozen fruit, orange juice, and coconut milk, this bahama mama smoothie is naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan.
If you don't like banana in your smoothies, feel free to omit it and add about ½ cup ice. The smoothie will be less creamy and more icy, though.
Totally! Reduce both the coconut milk and orange juice to ¼ cup each. Use the tamper of your blender to mix and stir until smooth. Add a small amount more liquid if needed. Blending will take several minutes.
This bahama mama smoothie will be your drink of the summer! A quick and easy way to get your fruit in, or a delicious frozen cocktail—this tropical drink is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
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Recipe
Tropical Bahama Mama Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- ¾ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup orange juice
- 1 cup coconut milk I use the kind in the carton, but full-fat coconut milk from a can would work too.
Optional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon grenadine for a nice sweetness
- 1 oz light rum
- 1 oz coconut rum
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high powered blender with a lid. Start on low speed and increase. Blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.
- Pour into one large or two smaller glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberry or pineapple wedges if desired. Enjoy!
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