Pineapple Coconut Smoothie with Chia
Nutrition per serving
Protein per 100 kcal: 1.3g · Energy from macros: 5% protein / 41% carbs / 54% fat
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 ripe banana, peeled
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tbsp toasted shredded coconut, to garnish
- 2 small pineapple wedges, to garnish
- Fresh mint leaves, to garnish
Instructions
Cut the pineapple into chunks, or use frozen chunks, and add them to the blender with the peeled banana.
Pour in the coconut milk, add the Greek yogurt, honey, vanilla extract and lime juice, then sprinkle in the chia seeds.
Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
Add the ice cubes and blend again for 20 seconds until thick and frosty.
Taste and add a little more honey or lime juice if you like it sweeter or sharper.
Pour into two tall glasses, sprinkle with toasted coconut, garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint leaves, and serve cold.
This pineapple coconut smoothie with chia is a thick, creamy tropical drink ready in 10 minutes — sweet pineapple, rich coconut milk, banana and a spoonful of chia seeds for staying power. It is a great healthy weight gain choice: energy-dense, naturally sweet and easy to sip between meals. About 480 calories and 6g of protein per serving. Find more healthy ideas at https://nutricounter.net/tools/nutrition.
