Each sip of this Sunrise Sunset Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat Recipe will transport you to a tropical paradise. Made with strawberries, mango, and pineapple, it tastes like summer in a glass.

Sunrise Sunset Tropical Smoothie Cafe Copycat in a tall glass with a straw.

What you’ll love about this recipe:

It’s easy to make at home with just a handful of simple ingredients.
It makes a delicious quick breakfast or mid-day pick-me-up.
It is much more economical to make at home.
This smoothie is full of natural flavor and absolutely delicious.
You can make it anytime, day or night, when you get a craving for one.
It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients and Substitutions

Ingredients for Sunrise Sunset Smoothie on a white table.

Strawberries. Frozen strawberries make this smoothie super thick.
Mango. Again, frozen mango is best.
Pineapple. You guessed it, use frozen pineapple for the best results.
Orange juice. This helps the frozen fruit blend easily and adds great flavor.
Coconut water. This adds just the right amount of tropical flavor.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

How to make the Tropical Smoothie Cafe Sunrise Sunset recipe

The ingredients for the sunrise sunset smoothie in a blender cup.

Step 1: Add orange juice, coconut water, strawberries, mango, and pineapple chunks.

The ingredients for the Sunrise Sunset smoothie blended until smooth in a blender cup.

Step 2: Blend at high speed until smooth. Add a bit more water or orange juice if it’s too thick.

The smoothie mixture poured into a tall glass.

Step 3: Pour the smoothie mixture into a tall glass.

The smoothie mixture garnished with a fresh strawberry and an orange and white straw added.

Step 4: Garnish with a strawberry or pineapple slice and serve immediately.

Tips

Like I said above, use frozen fruit. If you use fresh fruit and ice, the flavors will be diluted.
Use fresh, ripe fruit that you flash freeze for the best flavor.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a bit more orange juice. If it’s too thin, add more frozen fruit.
Start blending at a lower speed and gradually increase to higher speeds.

Additions and Variations

Add protein powder or collagen powder for extra protein.
Add some chia seeds or hemp hearts for extra nutrition.
For a more dessert-like treat, blend in a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

The Sunrise Sunset smoothie in a tall glass with an orange and white striped straw.

FAQs about Sunrise Sunset Smoothie

While frozen fruit will give you the best results, you can use fresh fruit. However, you will need to add a cup of ice cubes to thicken the smoothie.

While the natural sweetness from the fruits is enough, you may add a bit of honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.

Yes, a regular blender will work just fine. I suggest blending the smoothie in stages to avoid overworking the machine.

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