Description
A refreshing tropical smoothie made with pineapple, strawberries, and coconut milk, offering a sweet and creamy drink perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 3/4 cup pineapple juice
- 3/4 cup coconut milk
- 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (for strawberry base)
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry base: In a blender, combine the strawberries and 1/4 cup pineapple juice. Blend until smooth. Add more juice if necessary.
- Make the pineapple coconut smoothie: In the same blender, add the fresh pineapple, ice cubes, pineapple juice, coconut milk, and brown sugar (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the smoothie: Pour the pineapple coconut mixture into a glass, then add a layer of the strawberry base on top. Swirl or layer them for a beautiful two-tone effect.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy the tropical goodness!
Notes
- Add protein: Add a scoop of protein powder or Greek yogurt for extra protein.
- Make it dairy-free: Use almond or oat milk instead of coconut milk.
- Sweeten it up: Add more brown sugar, honey, or agave syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink.
- Frozen fruit: Use frozen pineapple and strawberries for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: Approximately 200-250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
