Description
Tropical Hawaiian pineapple coconut smoothie brings island paradise right to your glass. Creamy coconut milk blends with sweet pineapple chunks, creating a refreshing escape you can sip and savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- ½ cup pineapple
- 1 Medjool date
Dairy and Plant-Based Liquids:
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup yogurt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup ice
- 1 teaspoon hemp seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Gather fresh pineapple chunks, ripe coconut meat, dates, and liquid base ingredients in a powerful blender.
- Pulse the tropical components to break down larger pieces and create an initial rough mixture.
- Increase blender speed to high, transforming the ingredients into a velvety, uniform consistency with no visible chunks.
- Evaluate the smoothie’s sweetness, incorporating additional dates or natural sweetener if desired for balanced flavor profile.
- Pour the vibrant golden-white smoothie into chilled glasses immediately for optimal texture and temperature.
- Alternatively, transfer the smoothie to sealed containers and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, gently stirring before serving to restore original creamy texture.
Notes
- Opt for ripe, golden pineapple to ensure maximum sweetness and tropical flavor in your smoothie.
- Chill ingredients beforehand for an extra refreshing and frosty drink perfect for hot days.
- Select full-fat coconut milk for a rich, creamy texture that enhances the smoothie’s luxurious mouthfeel.
- Adjust sweetness gradually with dates or honey, tasting as you go to achieve your ideal balance.
- Consume immediately for the best taste and nutritional benefits, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Use a high-powered blender to ensure a silky-smooth consistency without any chunky bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg