Some days I just love a little tropical drink with a pretty umbrella sticking out of it. With vegan green smoothies I can still have that, and health too. This is my favorite tropical inspired smoothie for warm days by the pool.

• 1 large mango, diced and chilled
• 1 cup sliced pineapple
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup raw coconut
• 1 handful of kale

Toss it all in a blender and mix. If you like yours to be a little frothier, cut back on the pineapple juice and toss in some ice cubes instead. Pour this smoothie into a pretty cup, add a tropical umbrella, and pretend you’re living it up beachside.

photo credit: ~ Abdulhai A. Al-Abdulhai~