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Caramelized Pineapple Smoothie
This vegan fruit smoothie is made with sweet, caramelized pineapple blended with fragrant ginger and thick and creamy coconut milk.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
401 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Drinks, Snacks
Cuisine:
American, Caribbean
Ingredients
- 4 cups pineapple (peeled and sliced in strips)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 banana (frozen, cut in chunks)
- 14 ounces coconut milk Thai style, full-fat
- 4 inches ginger root (peeled, sliced)
- ¼ cup flax seed meal
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
Optional Garnishes
- chia seeds
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees and spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss together pineapple strips with oil and cayenne. Spread pineapple out in a single layer on baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Place caramelized pineapple, frozen banana, coconut milk, ginger, flax seed meal, nutmeg and spinach (if using) in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. You can add ice to make a thicker smoothie if you wish.
- Divide mixture between four glasses and garnish with chia seeds and toasted coconut flakes if you wish.
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Notes
- Time Saving Tip: Roasted pineapple pieces can be prepped ahead and stashed in freezer in air-tight container for up to three months.
- Calorie Saving Tip: Use half a can of coconut milk and add 1 cup water.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1glass
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
697mg
(15%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
1625IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
87mg
(97%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1glass | |
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 697mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 1625IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 87mg | 97% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.