Description
This tropical protein smoothie combines sweet pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and vanilla protein powder for a nutritious breakfast that tastes like vacation. Ready in 5 minutes with simple ingredients, it delivers 12 grams of protein to keep you satisfied all morning.
Ingredients
1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1 ripe banana (fresh or frozen)
⅔ cup full-fat coconut milk
⅓ cup vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ to 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
1. Pour coconut milk and vanilla extract into blender first.
2. Add banana in chunks and pineapple pieces to the blender.
3. Top with vanilla protein powder to prevent sticking to blender sides.
4. Add ice cubes for desired thickness.
5. Start blender on low speed and gradually increase to high.
6. Blend for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
7. Taste and adjust thickness by adding more ice or coconut milk as needed.
8. Pour into glass or travel cup and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Freeze ripe bananas in chunks for perfect smoothie texture anytime.
Frozen pineapple makes the smoothie thicker without watering it down.
Use plant-based protein powder for vegan version.
Add handful of baby spinach for extra nutrients without changing taste.
Substitute light coconut milk or almond milk to reduce calories.
Best enjoyed immediately but keeps refrigerated for 24 hours.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 151mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg