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Goji Berry Sunrise Smoothie (Tropical Getaway) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Goji Berry Sunrise Smoothie (Tropical Getaway)

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 vi
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 276
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans (15 ounces / 425 ml / 14.4 fl oz each) light coconut milk
  • 2 ½ cups / 412 g (14.5 oz) fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
  • ¾ cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) fresh or frozen mango cubes
  • ¼ cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) unflavored or vanilla pea-protein powder
  • ¼ cup (30 g / 1.06 oz) dried goji berries
  • 1 Tbs. / 15 ml (0.5 fl oz) agave nectar (optional)
  • 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.
  • 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.

Method
 

  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.
  6. Taste before you sweeten! Ripe, sweet fruit often provides enough natural sweetness, so you may be able to skip the agave nectar entirely.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 14g

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