Enjoy a refreshing and delicious Pineapple Tropical Smoothie that is ready in just three minutes! Perfect for a single serving or enough to share with a friend, this smoothie recipe is made with fresh pineapple, banana, plant-based protein, and coconut milk. Just blend all the ingredients together and pour them into glasses to enjoy!
Pineapple health benefits
Pineapple can ease inflammation because it contains bromelain. This enzyme has well-known properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immunomodulatory effects, in addition to benefits in wound healing and improving circulation. [1]
Pineapple is a rich source of manganese and vitamin C.
Pineapple tropical smoothie recipe:
Ready in 3 minutes
Serves 1-2 people
Ingredients
- ¼ of a fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
- 1 large banana, cut into chunks
- 1 scoop of plant-based protein
- 1 cup of coconut milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve.
Tips
- If you use frozen pineapple and banana, it will create a nice texture.
- You can add some ice cubes to the blender to make it even more refreshing.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra special touch.
References:
- Rathnavelu, V., Alitheen, N. B., Sohila, S., Kanagesan, S., & Ramesh, R. (2016). Potential role of bromelain in clinical and therapeutic applications. Biomedical reports, 5(3), 283–288. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2016.720
