Description
This tropical smoothie blends fresh pineapple, strawberries, and banana with creamy Greek yogurt and coconut water for a refreshing treat. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, it’s a nutritious way to enjoy your fruits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or frozen)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced (or frozen)
- 1 banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 cup coconut water (or regular water)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Collect all the ingredients listed above. Ensure your fruits are fresh and ripe for the best flavor. If using frozen fruits, you can skip the ice cubes later.
- Prepare the Pineapple: Cut fresh pineapple into chunks or measure out a cup of frozen pineapple and set aside.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Rinse strawberries under cold water, remove the green tops, and slice them in half. Measure out a cup of frozen strawberries if using.
- Slice the Banana: Peel and slice the banana into rounds for easier blending.
- Measure the Yogurt and Coconut Water: Scoop out one cup of Greek yogurt and pour one cup of coconut water into a measuring cup. Substitute with regular milk or almond milk if desired.
- Optional Ingredients: Measure out one tablespoon of honey for sweetness and one tablespoon of chia seeds for added nutrition.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Start by adding Greek yogurt to the blender, followed by pineapple chunks, sliced strawberries, and banana.
- Pour in the Coconut Water: Add coconut water (or your chosen liquid) to help blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Add Sweetener and Chia Seeds: Drizzle in honey and add chia seeds if using.
- Blend the Ingredients: Secure the lid and blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high speed for about 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy. Adjust consistency with more liquid if needed.
- Check the Consistency: Stop the blender and check. For a thicker smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again. For a thinner consistency, add more coconut water or water.
- Taste the Smoothie: Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
- Adjust Texture: Add more ice for thickness or more liquid for a thinner consistency, blending until smooth.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes if desired.
- Pour the Smoothie: Pour the smoothie into prepared glasses, using a spatula to scrape the blender.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish with a slice of pineapple, whole strawberries, or a sprinkle of chia seeds.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your smoothie fresh while cold and refreshing.
- Storing Leftovers: Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before consuming.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use plant-based yogurt and skip the honey.
- Feel free to customize the fruits based on your preference or seasonal availability.
- Adding spinach or kale can boost the nutritional value without altering the flavor significantly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes