Transport to a tropical island with this healthy, delicious tropical pineapple green smoothie, made with coconut oil, Chia seeds, almond milk, and banana.
If you like Pina Coladassss…and getting caught in the rain.
I do. I like both of those things.
I also like bright, delicious, tropical pineapple green smoothies that take me back to Oahu. Especially on dreary, overcast Pacific Northwest days.
This smoothie is just that.
Not only does it taste like Hawaii in a glass, it’s incredibly healthy and packed with lots of good-for-you things. Kale, pineapple, coconut oil, and Chia seeds, to name a few.
It’s only about 125 calories per serving, has tons of fiber, a helping of protein, and lots and lots of calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Gimme.
Tip for adding coconut oil to smoothies: To avoid the clumping that can sometimes happen, gently heat the coconut oil until liquid (but not hot), and slowly drizzle in the oil while the smoothie is blending, much like how you would make a vinaigrette.
Enjoy this dairy-free, yummy, summery, bright Tropical Pineapple Green Smoothie. Aloha.
Tropical Pineapple Green Smoothie
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: smoothie
Description
A green kale smoothie gets a tropical make-over with pineapple, coconut oil, lime, and banana.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces kale (about half a bunch)
- 16 ounces frozen or fresh pineapple*
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 lime, squeezed and zested
- 2 1/2 cups cold, unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend the almond milk, banana, pineapple, kale, and lime juice/zest together.
- Melt the coconut oil until it is melted, but not hot. Slowly pour into the smoothie while it is mixing to avoid clumping of the oil.
- Sprinkle the Chia seeds on top of each smoothie glass.
Notes
This recipe fits in a 6-cup blender perfectly. Feel free to cut this recipe in half to make a smaller portion.
Use frozen pineapple and frozen banana to make this smoothie frosty-cold goodness. If using fresh pineapple, you may want to add ice.
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That sounds so delicious right now! It’s a bright sunny day that’s just calling for a smoothie!
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This is something I would love to try. I enjoy green smoothies but have never thought about this combination together. Sounds delicious.
This pineapple tropical green smoothies seems very refreshing! I know it’s very healthy and so yummy! Can’t wait to try it!
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Sounds delicious! I like the pineapple-banana combo and the addition of kale and chia seeds plus coconut oil adds that healthy goodness to this smoothie! Making some today!
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All the ingredients in this green smoothie sounds tasty. I love incorporating kale into our green smoothies. Great minds think alike.
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Pineapples are my fave! I have never tried a pineapple smoothie though. Will try out your recipe. Looks delicious! 🙂
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Just had this couple of days back at a wedding reception. Seeing your recipe makes me now wanting to make it myself. I love smoothies.
I love how it incorporates kale. I’ll have to test this out because I love making healthy smoothies.
This looks sensational! And super refreshing! It was about 90 degrees where I live today so it would have been perfect for today!
I have a post workout smoothie almost everyday and love changing things up with fun new recipes. This one sounds incredible!
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This tropical pineapple green smoothie has all the ingredients that I enjoy. Can’t wait to try it.
OMG, I need to make this ASAP! I love green smoothies, and pineapple is my jam. Om nom nom.
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Wow…this looks so delicious and if it tastes as good as it looks, I will drink it all day! Thanks for sharing!
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Any excuse to use Chua seeds is a good thing. Can’t wait to make this one!
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