Ingredients
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 frozen ripe banana (optional, for creaminess)
½ to 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (refrigerated or canned full-fat)
Splash of fresh lime juice (optional)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
Pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
1-Freeze the pineapple: Freeze crushed pineapple in ice cube trays or use pre-frozen pineapple chunks.
2-Freeze coconut milk (optional): For extra thickness, freeze coconut milk in ice cube trays ahead of time.
3-Add ingredients to blender: Place frozen pineapple, coconut milk, optional frozen banana, and any add-ins like lime juice or protein powder into the blender.
4-Blend until smooth: Blend on high until thick and creamy, adding coconut milk gradually to prevent a watery texture; do not over-blend.
5-Pour and garnish: Pour into a chilled glass, garnish with pineapple wedge, toasted coconut, or a cherry; alternatively, serve as a smoothie bowl with fresh fruit and granola.
Last Step:
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🍍 Use frozen pineapple and frozen banana rather than fresh — this creates a thick, milkshake-like consistency without needing ice.
🥥 Start with less coconut milk and add gradually — too much liquid is the most common mistake and will leave you with a thin smoothie.
🍒 Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours, and give it a good shake before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie, Beverage
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican, Tropical
- Diet: Dairy Free, Vegan, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Egg Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 14 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg