Coconut Oil: Pineapple Banana Smoothie

A satisfying, lighter, and hydrating tropical smoothie made with pineapple, banana, coconut water and coconut oil.

During the summer, we are all about the pineapple coconut drink vibe. Whether it is healthier pina coladas or this virgin pineapple smoothie recipe, we are all about it. This smoothie, however, is inspired by a piña colada, but is more focused on hydration.

It is just right for a summer day because it has coconut water and coconut oil in it, which will leave you feeling hydrated. It is also nutrient-packed and simple to make at home.

Recipe ingredients

• frozen banana– you can peel fresh bananas then put them into plastic bags and freeze them. They add sweetness and substance.
• frozen pineapple– this adds sweetness and tropical vibes.
• coconut water– this is what adds the hydrating quality to the smoothie.
• coconut oil– adds a nice metabolic boost while adding lighter fats

How to make it

Put all of the ingredients into a blender and mix until you reach the desired texture. Add more coconut water to make it thinner in texture.

Expert tips

• How to keep the coconut oil from clumping
  • The key is to make sure to melt it until warm. Don’t melt it until it is hot! Basically, once the coconut oil is melted, stop heating it!
  • Then, pour the liquid coconut oil into the smoothie WHILE the smoothie is mixing in the blender. The movement inside the mixing blender will ensure the coconut oil gets mixed into the other ingredients evenly and also reduces the likelihood of clumping.