Pineapple Coconut Smoothie (Printer-friendly)

Tropical blend of sweet pineapple and creamy coconut milk, ready in 5 minutes for a refreshing vegan beverage.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

02 - 1 ripe banana, optional for added creaminess

03 - 1 cup coconut milk, canned for richer texture or carton for lighter

04 - ½ cup coconut water or plain water

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

01 - Add pineapple, banana (if using), coconut milk, coconut water, shredded coconut, maple syrup, and ice cubes to blender jar.

02 - Blend on high speed for approximately 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy, ensuring no fruit chunks remain.

03 - Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if additional sweetness is desired, blending briefly to incorporate.

04 - Pour evenly into two glasses and serve right away. Garnish with fresh pineapple wedge or extra shredded coconut if desired.

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It comes together in literally five minutes with zero cooking involved
The combination of creamy coconut and bright pineapple hits that perfect balance
You can customize it with whatever you have lurking in your freezer

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Frozen pineapple makes a huge difference in texture and keeps things cold without diluting the flavor
The longer you let it sit, the more it separates, so drink it right away

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Let frozen fruit thaw for about five minutes before blending to save your blender motor
Start with less liquid than you think you need, you can always add more