Description
This creamy tropical blend tastes like you’re sipping cocktails on a beach somewhere, but it’s actually packed with protein to fuel your busy day.
Ingredients
1 cup diced pineapple (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe banana (frozen makes it extra thick and creamy)
⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder (whey, plant-based, or your favorite)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cubes to thicken
Instructions
1. Get everything out and measured before you start. If you’re using frozen fruit, no need to thaw.
2. Add ingredients to your blender in this order: coconut milk first, then banana, pineapple, protein powder, and vanilla extract. Top with ice cubes last.
3. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 30-45 seconds until everything’s completely smooth and creamy.
4. Check consistency. Too thick? Add a splash more coconut milk. Too thin? Toss in a few more ice cubes and blend again.
5. Pour into your favorite glass and drink up immediately while it’s cold and creamy.
Notes
Always use full-fat coconut milk from a can, not the carton stuff. Shake the can well before opening.
Add ice gradually to get your perfect thickness.
Freeze your bananas in chunks ahead of time for incredibly thick and creamy smoothies.
Add a handful of spinach for sneaky greens – you won’t taste it at all.
Prep smoothie packs in advance by portioning fruit into freezer bags for grab-and-go mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American