Your Tropical Getaway in a Glass
Close your eyes and take a sip. Can you feel the warm sun and the gentle sea breeze? This island-inspired smoothie is your personal paradise, blending creamy coconut milk with sweet pineapple and mango for a flavor that instantly transports you. We’ve added a superfood boost with antioxidant-rich goji berries, which also lend a gorgeous peach-blush hue. It’s a vibrant, protein-packed, and utterly refreshing way to start your day or refuel after a workout. Ready in minutes, this is the healthy escape you’ve been dreaming of!
Ingredients
• 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 ml each) light coconut milk
• 2 ½ cups / 412 g fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
• ¾ cup / 125 g fresh or frozen mango cubes
• ¼ cup / 30 g unflavored or vanilla pea-protein powder
• ¼ cup / 30 g dried goji berries
• 1 Tbs. / 15 ml agave nectar (optional)
Instructions
1. Pour the light coconut milk into the blender first. This helps the blades move more freely.
2. Add the pineapple chunks, mango cubes, pea-protein powder, and goji berries to the blender.
3. Secure the lid and blend on high speed for 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
4. Taste and add the optional agave nectar if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, then blend for another 10 seconds to combine.
5. Pour into four glasses and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
• Nutrition Information
• YIELD: SERVES 4Per serving
• Calories: 276
• Protein: 12 g
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 13 g
• Carbohydrates: 27 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 127 mg
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 22 g
Pro Tips
• For an extra thick and frosty smoothie, use frozen pineapple and mango. This creates a sorbet-like texture without needing to add ice, which can water down the flavor.
• If you don’t have a high-speed blender, soak the goji berries in a few tablespoons of warm water for 10 minutes before adding them to the blender. This softens them up for a smoother blend.
• Taste before you sweeten! Ripe, sweet fruit often provides enough natural sweetness, so you may be able to skip the agave nectar entirely.
• No goji berries? No problem. Substitute with ¼ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries or tart cherries for a different, but equally delicious, antioxidant boost.
• Create smoothie packs for busy mornings by portioning the pineapple, mango, goji berries, and protein powder into individual freezer-safe bags. When ready, just dump a bag into the blender with coconut milk and blend.
FAQ
Q: Is this tropical smoothie recipe vegan
A: Yes, this smoothie is 100% vegan. It uses light coconut milk as a creamy, dairy-free base and pea protein, which is a plant-based protein source. The optional agave nectar is also a vegan-friendly sweetener.
Q: Can I use a different vegetarian protein powder
A: Absolutely! While this recipe calls for pea protein, you can easily substitute it with your favorite vegetarian or vegan protein powder. Soy, hemp, or a brown rice protein blend would all work well. Just stick to an unflavored or vanilla variety to complement the tropical fruit flavors.
Q: What can I substitute for goji berries in this smoothie
A: If you don’t have goji berries, you can substitute them with another antioxidant-rich fruit. The recipe suggests ¼ cup of fresh or frozen raspberries or tart cherries. You could also use a tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds for a boost of fiber and omega-3s.
Q: How can I meal prep this vegetarian smoothie
A: This recipe is perfect for meal prep. For the quickest mornings, portion the pineapple, mango, goji berries, and protein powder into individual freezer-safe bags. When you’re ready for your smoothie, just empty one bag into the blender, add the coconut milk, and blend until smooth.
