Guava Smoothie

This simple tropical guava smoothie is made with pineapple, strawberries and coconut milk for a refreshing dairy-free drink.

I know the pitaya (dragonfruit) craze is almost old news at this point but living in a place without a Whole Foods or any exotic market where finding dragonfruit is basically mission impossible, I’m still pretty obsessed with it. I mean, I barely just got over acai bowls and that’s been past its prime for a few years or so already. Rural life is rough sometimes.

Without dragonfruit at my disposal, guava is pretty much the next best thing. It’s about as exotic as my local grocery stores will get so I gotta take my wins when I can and grab these little guys when I see them. If you do have dragonfruit on hand though, this pitaya bowl is dreamy! You can learn how to cut dragonfruit with this post and see all the fun ways to add it to smoothie bowls.

There are a few different kinds of guava and while I wish the ones my store carries were those gorgeous pink color I see everyone else finding (seemingly so easily too I might add), they’re not. They’re a pale flesh color at best and far from that vivid brightness your brain is programmed to associate with tropical fruit.

Last year, I combined them with strawberries in this guava chia pudding and the color was exactly what I had in my mind when I think of guava. So for this guava smoothie, I decided to do the same. Pale flesh just wasn’t gonna cut it.

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This isn’t a strawberry smoothie though. There’s just a handful and they’re purely for color. The flavors that come through in this smoothie are most definitely guava and pineapple. Combined with light coconut milk, it basically epitomizes a refreshing tropical summer drink, just like this mango pineapple smoothie.

Sometimes I add approximately 20 ingredients to my smoothies, other times, I’m all about the simplicity. This guava smoothie recipe is one of them. With just fruit and coconut milk there’s not much else to it but letting the natural sweetness and flavors of the guava, pineapple and strawberry shine.

I could’ve gone crazy and started adding superfoods like flax, chia, hemp seeds or even some collagen or protein powder, but I really just wanted a refreshing summer drink and nothing else. Plus, you can make my gut healing smoothie recipe if that’s what you’re looking for instead. It uses papaya, another wonderful tropical fruit!

With this refreshing, dairy-free and tropical fruit forward guava smoothie, I can pretty much guarantee it won’t disappoint on a hot summer day.

Why You Should Try This Guava Smoothie Recipe

1. Fresh Guavas: This smoothie is packed with the natural sweetness and unique flavor of fresh guavas and an easy way to use this fun tropical fruit.
2. Tropical Flavors: The guava and pineapple combination gives you that refreshing taste of the tropics in every sip.
3. Quick and Easy: Just a few simple ingredients blended together for an instant pick-me-up.
4. Dairy-Free: Coconut milk makes it creamy without any dairy.
5. Refreshing and Light: A perfect summer drink that keeps things cool and fruity without being heavy.

Some of the Amazing Benefits of Guava

This guava smoothie is not only tasty, but loaded with good stuff. Guavas are a great source of fiber, which helps with digestion and packed with vitamins like C, which can help boost immunity (source). Plus, guavas are rich in nutrients and antioxidants like lycopene (source), helping your body stay healthy. Throw in some minerals and you’ve got a drink that’s not only delicious but good for you too.

Different Types of Guava

Guava comes in several varieties, but they all share a sweet, tropical aroma and a high vitamin C content. The most common types include yellow guava (also known as apple guava), pink guava, and white guava.

• Yellow Guava – This is the variety we’re using in this smoothie. It has a pale yellow skin and creamy white flesh with a balance of sweetness and tartness. It’s softer when ripe and incredibly fragrant.
• Pink Guava – Recognizable by its bright pink interior, this variety is often sweeter with a floral, almost strawberry-like flavor. It’s commonly used in juices and desserts.
• White Guava – Slightly firmer than pink guava, this type has a mild, tropical flavor with a hint of tanginess. It’s great for eating fresh or blending into drinks.

No matter the type, guavas all bring a punch of tropical flavor and nutrients. If you can’t find yellow guava, pink or white guava will still work beautifully in your smoothie.

Here’s What You’ll Need to Make This Guava Smoothie

• Ripe Guava: The key ingredient, bringing that sweet and tangy guava flavor. If you can find pink guavas, use them and omit the strawberries in this recipe.
• Chopped Pineapple: Adds a tropical touch that pairs perfectly with the guava.
• Frozen Strawberries: These are added mostly for color but they also bring a subtle sweetness.
• Light Coconut Milk: Keeps the smoothie creamy without being too heavy, making it dairy-free. You can use any milk you like whether dairy or non-dairy. I find coconut milk to be the best complement to the tropical fruit from a flavor perspective.
• Xanthan Gum (optional): Helps thicken the smoothie, but you can skip it if you want a thinner texture.

Different Ingredient Options

1. Honey: If you like your smoothies sweeter, add a drizzle of honey. Maple syrup can be used a vegan replacement.
2. Greek Yogurt: Make it creamier and add a protein boost with a spoonful of Greek yogurt, like in this blackberry smoothie.
3. Passion Fruit Juice: For an extra tropical kick, add some passion fruit juice to the blend.
4. Vanilla Yogurt: If you prefer a sweeter, more indulgent smoothie, vanilla yogurt is a great option. Using this turns the smoothie into a milkshake-like flavor.

Try one of these other refreshing smoothies

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I love blood oranges and am always looking for a way to use them when in season. This blood orange smoothie is a bubbly and fun drink with gorgeous color and a wonderfully sweet and tart taste.

If I had to pick a favorite tropical smoothie, it’d probably be this pineapple kiwi smoothie. Featuring easily accessible tropical fruit and a pop of mint, it’s sweet and refreshing and equally as simple as this guava smoothie from an ingredient standpoint.

Prefer a smoothie bowl? Try this acai smoothie bowl or avocado pineapple smoothie bowl.