Pineapple Coconut Smoothie (Printable)

Tropical blend of sweet pineapple and creamy coconut milk, ready in 5 minutes for a refreshing breakfast or snack.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
02 - 1 ripe banana, optional for added creaminess

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup coconut milk, canned for richer texture or carton for lighter
04 - ½ cup coconut water or plain water as preferred

→ Add-ins

05 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave, optional to taste
07 - ½ cup ice cubes, optional for extra chill

# Directions:

01 - Place pineapple, banana if using, coconut milk, coconut water, shredded coconut, maple syrup, and ice cubes into blender canister.
02 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 1 minute.
03 - Test smoothie and modify sweetness level by incorporating additional maple syrup if desired.
04 - Distribute evenly between two glasses. Present immediately with pineapple wedge or toasted coconut garnish if preferred.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tastes like a beach vacation without leaving your kitchen
  • Ready in under five minutes with barely any cleanup
  • Naturally sweetened and completely dairy free
02 -
  • Frozen pineapple eliminates the need for much ice and prevents watering down the flavors
  • Coconut milk from a can makes this incredibly rich, so use carton coconut milk for something lighter
  • This smoothie separates faster than others, so drink it right after blending for the best texture
03 -
  • Use very ripe pineapple for maximum sweetness without adding extra sweetener
  • Preportion and freeze smoothie packs for instant breakfasts all week