Coconut Pineapple Smoothie

This coconut pineapple smoothie is a sip of tropical paradise. Pineapple, mango, banana, protein powder, and coconut milk come together to create a dreamy, creamy, lightly tangy smoothie bursting with fresh pineapple flavor. All you need is 5 ingredients and less than 5 minutes to whip up this tropical smoothie.

Ingredients

• Pineapple – for the most flavorful smoothie, use fresh pineapple. Freeze it ahead of time for a perfectly cold smoothie. In a pinch, store bought frozen pineapple works too, but it won’t have as potent of a pineapple flavor as freshly frozen pineapple.
• Mango – for an extra hint of sweetness. We prefer to buy fresh mangoes, then cube them and flash freeze them.
• Banana – for creaminess. You don’t even taste the banana in this smoothie.
• Vanilla protein powder – for a dose of protein. It also helps thicken the smoothie.
• Coconut milk – for the perfect amount of tropical flavor. Coconut milk is fattier than other plant based milks and makes for a super decadent, creamy smoothie.

Tips for Making This Smoothie

• Use frozen fruit – frozen fruits help keep the smoothie cold without using ice and keeps it nice and thick. We like to buy fresh fruit and then freeze it for optimum flavor and freshness. Cube fresh pineapple and mango and half the banana and place on a small baking sheet. Flash freeze for 1 hour, then transfer to a Ziploc bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months to prevent freezer burn.
• Use a high powered blender – a high quality, high powered blender will result in a delicious, well blended smoothie. No chunks of unprocessed fruit or globs of protein powder. We are Ninja users, but Vitamix blenders are also very popular.
• Layer smoothie ingredients – layering ingredients in a purposeful manner can actually make a difference in the smoothness of your smoothie. Start with the coconut milk, then add the protein powder, and fruit last.
• Prepare ingredients ahead of time – during the week, I like to make “grab-and-go” baggies of smoothie ingredients to cut down on prep time. Combine a single serving of pineapple, mango, and banana in a freezer Ziploc bag for each day of the week. Add your baggie of fruit with protein powder and coconut milk. Blend and go.

How to Make Coconut Pineapple Smoothie

Add the smoothie ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little extra coconut milk. If the smoothie is too runny, you can add a little extra pineapple or mango.

Smoothie Modifications

• Yogurt – if you don’t like banana or don’t want to use protein powder, you can add ½ cup of plain Greek or regular yogurt plus 1 tablespoon of sweetener to achieve the same creamy texture and sweetness with an added boost of protein. Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract in addition to the yogurt if you’re replacing the vanilla protein powder.
• Avocado – another great addition for healthy fats, fiber, and added creaminess. Sub ½ of an avocado plus 1 tablespoon of sweetener for banana if you’re not a fan.
• Oats – toss in a handful of rolled oats for extra fiber and healthy carbs. Oats are another great swap for banana. Use ¼ cup of rolled oats plus 1 tablespoon of sweetener in place of the ½ banana.
• Milk – any milk can be substituted for coconut milk in this smoothie. We recommend using unsweetened varieties so you can sweeten it yourself. Almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or cow’s milk are all great in this recipe, but the taste will be slightly different.
• Greens – give your smoothie a boost with a handful of greens, like spinach, kale, or zucchini, for extra vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
• Seeds – pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, chia seeds, and flax seeds are nutrient-dense add-ins that blend in effortlessly with this smoothie. Add 1 tablespoon for a little extra protein, healthy fats, and fiber.
• Nuts/nut butters – almonds, cashews, or nut butters are the best option for this smoothie. They pack in healthy fats and thicken the smoothie.

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