What is in the Bahama Mama at Tropical Smoothie?

The classic Bahama Mama from Tropical Smoothie Café combines strawberries, pineapple, coconut, and white chocolate. It’s rich and creamy but also packed with added sugars and syrups. My version of the tropical smoothie Bahama Mama recipe uses real fruit, coconut milk, and white chocolate chips for a healthier twist.

Is the Bahama Mama smoothie healthy?

The original isn’t very healthy—it contains over 500 calories and 100 grams of sugar. However, my homemade Bahama Mama smoothie is only around 200 calories, made with whole fruits, and easily customized to be vegan or sugar-free. It’s a great alternative that still tastes indulgent.

What is the healthiest drink at Tropical Smoothie?

Drinks made with only fruit and no added syrups or dairy tend to be the healthiest. At home, you can control every ingredient. This Bahama Mama tropical smoothie recipe is a healthier version that still satisfies your cravings without the extra sugar.

Does Bahama Mama from Tropical Smoothie have dairy?

Yes, the café version typically contains dairy-based white chocolate. My copycat recipe uses dairy-free coconut milk, and you can use vegan white chocolate chips to keep it completely dairy-free.

Tropical Smoothie Bahama Mama Recipe – Easy 5-Minute Copycat

Name: Tropical Smoothie Bahama Mama Recipe: Make This Copycat in 5 Minutes
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; ¼ cup white chocolate chips (vegan optional); 1 cup frozen strawberries; 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks; 1 tsp honey (or maple syrup/agave, optional)

Description

A creamy and refreshing Tropical Smoothie Bahama Mama recipe made at home in just 5 minutes with pineapple, strawberries, coconut milk, and white chocolate chips. Lower in sugar and easy to make vegan.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

¼ cup white chocolate chips (vegan optional)

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup frozen pineapple chunks

1 tsp honey (or maple syrup/agave, optional)

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Instructions

1. Add coconut milk, white chocolate chips, and sweetener to blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Add frozen strawberries and pineapple. Blend until thick and creamy.

3. Scrape down sides and re-blend if needed. Serve immediately.

Notes

To make vegan, use agave/maple syrup and vegan white chocolate.

Let frozen fruit thaw 5–10 minutes if your blender isn’t high-powered.

Taste before adding any sweetener—fruit and chocolate are naturally sweet!

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 0 min
Category: Smoothie
Method: Blended
Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 glass
Calories: 200
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 35mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg