Description
A vibrant and refreshing tropical fruit breakfast smoothie packed with summer fruits, oats, and natural sweeteners, perfect for a nutritious start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen raspberries or strawberries (mix of both)
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 pineapple (cubed, optional)
- 1 kiwi (sliced, optional)
Dairy Alternatives and Flavorings
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Seeds, Nuts and Grains
- 1/3 cup raw coconut meat (chopped, optional)
- 1-2 tablespoons ground flax (optional)
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
Oils and Sweeteners
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 4 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the fruits, nuts, oats, and flavorings. If using optional items like pineapple cubes, kiwi slices, raw coconut meat, and ground flax, have them ready.
- Combine Ingredients: In a high-powered blender, add frozen raspberries or strawberries, banana, frozen mango chunks, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. Include the scraped vanilla bean seeds, vanilla extract, instant espresso, ground cinnamon, and salt for flavor enhancement.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add rolled oats, shredded coconut, raw whole almonds, and if using, ground flax and chopped raw coconut meat to the blender. These add texture and nutrition to the smoothie.
- Add Oils and Sweeteners: Pour in the coconut oil, pure maple syrup, and honey to provide healthy fats and natural sweetness.
- Blend Smoothly: Blend all the ingredients on high speed until completely smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more pineapple juice or coconut milk and blend again to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses immediately. Optionally, garnish with fresh slices of kiwi or pineapple cubes for extra tropical flair.
Notes
- This smoothie celebrates tropical flavors and is full of summer fruits offering a bright and fresh taste.
- You can substitute maple syrup and honey with agave nectar or another sweetener if preferred.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with additional maple syrup or other plant-based sweeteners.
- Frozen fruits make the smoothie creamy and chilled without adding ice, preserving flavor and texture.
- Adding ground flax seeds boosts omega-3 fatty acids and fiber, making this smoothie even more nutritious.
- Adjust the pineapple juice quantity to control the smoothie’s sweetness and thickness according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 1425 kcal
- Sugar: 85 g
- Sodium: 224 mg
- Fat: 56 g
- Saturated Fat: 32 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 148 g
- Fiber: 15 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
