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    Home » Drinks » Tropical Rambutan Smoothie

    Tropical Rambutan Smoothie

    Oct 1, 2012 · by Valentina · 7 Comments

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    There aren't too many recipes with rambutans, but they're the star of this Tropical Rambutan Smoothie, which also includes banana and pineapple. It's perfect for a warm summer day!

    Tropical Smoothie in a tall glass with rambutan and pineapple on rim

    I think smoothies are a great way to start the day for breakfast, and I also love them for a refreshing afternoon snack. 

    This Tropical Rambutan Smoothie is one of my favorites!

    What's in a Tropical Rambutan Smoothie?

    • yogurt
    • rambutans
    • banana
    • pineapple
    • honey
    • vanilla
    • ice
    Fresh Peeled Rambutan with peels next to it

    All of these sweet and tangy flavors mixed together in a creamy smoothie are incredible.

    What is a rambutan? 

    It’s a very beautiful and unique looking fruit that’s closely related to a lychee. While its delicious sweet taste is similar to that of a lychee, it’s slightly firmer in texture and a bit less sweet — though still quite sweet!

    This tropical smoothie is not only a great breakfast or snack, but it's also a fantastic reward after a workout.

    I also love this Rambutan Cocktail (below).

    A Rambutan Martini in a martini glass with a martini and finger lime on the rim

    Hopefully my rambutan smoothie will be one of your go-to recipes with rambutans. (Or, maybe you'll go for the cocktail. 😉 )

    whole pineapple laying on its side

    Recipe Tip

    You can use lychee fruit if you can't get rambutans. And for either one, you can use canned, if you can't find fresh. If you do, drain them from any syrup that they might be canned with, before adding them to the blender.

    More Tropical Smoothie Recipes

    • Pineapple Smoothie
    • Mango Smoothie

    Other Delicious Tropical Fruits for Smoothies

    • Papaya
    • Passion Fruit
    • How to Cut Mango

    Enjoy!

    tropical smoothie in tall glass with rambutan and banana on rim

    Tropical Rambutan Smoothie Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    There aren't too many recipes with rambutans, but they're the star of this tropical smoothie recipe, which also includes banana and pineapple. It's perfect for a warm summer day!
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 226 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ⅓ cup plain low-fat yogurt
    • 5 rambutans or lychees, peeled and pitted (here's how to peel and pit them)
    • 1 medium-sized ripe banana
    • ⅓ cup pineapple chunks
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup crushed ice

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients to a powerful blender and purée until it's smooth.
    • Serve!

    NOTES

    You can also use canned lychee or rambutan -- if you do, drain them from any syrup that they might be canned with, before adding them to the blender.
    Calorie count is only an estimate.

    NUTRITION

    Calories: 226kcal
    Keywords great on-the-go snack, exotic fruit recipes
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    Comments

    1. Stephanie, The Recipe Renovator

      October 01, 2012 at 10:21 pm

      I haven't had rambutans since I was in Thailand but this might make me actually go to the store for the ingredients. If it wasn't so blisteringly hot! Lovely photo too!

      Reply
    2. sippitysup

      October 01, 2012 at 11:34 pm

      I already knew you loved the mountains. I like how you motivate yourself however, GREG

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 04, 2012 at 5:34 am

        Thanks, Greg! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kaye Kittrell

      October 03, 2012 at 12:50 am

      I am making this tomorrow, but, with pineapple guava. Why not? They are falling off the tree. Thanks for a great idea! - Kaye

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 04, 2012 at 5:35 am

        Kaye, guava would be delicious!

        Reply
    4. tijuana smith @po' man meals

      October 03, 2012 at 8:45 pm

      i need a beach right about now! that looks so delicious. good to make it now... 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        October 04, 2012 at 5:35 am

        Hope you loved it! 🙂

        Reply

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