NOTE - I have updated this post; refreshing the photos and adding some more detail to the content. The recipe remains unchanged.
I'm a big fan of a smoothie. It works perfectly for me as a breakfast on the run and is also ideal when the curse of the braces is really going for it. There are some smoothies that feel like breakfast in a glass, but this Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie is more of a 'drink me at any time of the day' smoothie - including at breakfast time.
I love that it's light and fresh and slightly zingy too. #2 teenage son has declared undying love for this one, even though he's no fan of coconut water. Perhaps it's because it's a bit like a Pina Colada for breakfast ... ♡
What do you need for this Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie?
- Frozen banana - if your house is anything like ours, you will always have a supply of these in your freezer
- Fresh pineapple - you could also use this straight from the freezer, especially if you prefer your smoothie really cold
- The juice of a small lime - balances out the sweetness of the banana and the pineapple
- Coconut water - this gives a subtle coconut flavour without being overly rich.
What have I learned about making this smoothie?
- Have all the ingredients as cold as possible before you make it - frozen banana, chilled or frozen pineapple and chilled coconut water. There's nothing worse than a tepid smoothie.
- I sometimes add a sprig of coriander to the blender for an extra level of flavour but it doesn't suit everyone.
- The smoothie will separate slightly so blitz it at the last moment and serve with a straw for stirring as well as drinking.
Why I'm sure you'll love this Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie
- It's a refreshing change from the usual smoothie flavours.
- The pineapple flavour is quite bold, so it's not one of those smoothies that just tastes of banana!
- It would feel special for an occasion breakfast - especially garnished with a cocktail umbrella and a slice of pineapple ♡
Transport yourself to a holiday island paradise with this totally tropical taste ...sun, sea, sand and a Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie delivered to your side. On a tray. Garnished with a paper cocktail umbrella. Now could you pass the sun cream ...?
PrintPineapple and Coconut Smoothie
I love that this 'drink me any time of the day' Pineapple and Coconut Smoothie is light and fresh and slightly zingy too. It's a totally tropical taste ♡
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 large or 2 small 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 large slice fresh pineapple (approx 1 cup when it's cut into chunks)
- the juice of a small lime
- 1 cup coconut water
Instructions
- Blitz all the ingredients in a high speed blender or with a stick blender, adding an extra splash of coconut water if you prefer the smoothie to be a thinner consistency.
Notes
- Have all the ingredients as cold as possible before you make it - frozen banana, chilled or frozen pineapple and chilled coconut water. There's nothing worse than a tepid smoothie.
- I sometimes add a sprig of coriander to the blender for an extra level of flavour but it doesn't suit everyone.
- The smoothie will separate slightly so blitz it at the last moment and serve with a straw for stirring as well as drinking.
Keywords: mocktail, summer
Mary
Sounds wonderful! Happy Easter to you all xx
★★★★
corrinna moore
Just coming to the end of another wonderful Easter in Ballymaloe and thinking that this sounds like the perfect alternative to the elderflower cordial and simnel cake we have after the annual parents vs kids rounders tournament and Easter egg hunt! Hoppy Easter-Cara aged 3-favorite joke!!
Rachel
Sounds great but I'd always say yes to a slice of simnel cake! Hoppy Easter to Cara too!!
Tamsin
That sounds so refreshing... There must be a cocktail resembling this also to be made? Yummy?xxx
Rachel
Now that's got me thinking ....!