This mixed berry smoothie is a refreshing and healthy combination of fruit and coconut water and pineapple juice. This mixed berry smoothie is the perfect breakfast to detox after overindulging during the holiday season.
If you don’t like some of the ingredients, feel free to switch them out for something else. The great thing about smoothies is that you can put pretty much whatever you want in them, there is no right or wrong.
Healthy Benefits
Strawberries: Packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, strawberries are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food
Blueberries: Packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids, these berries are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making them the top choice of doctors and nutritionists. Not only can they lower your risk of heart disease and cancer, but they are also anti-inflammatory.
Pineapple: The vitamins and minerals in pineapple could help shorten viral and bacterial infections and strengthen your bones
Banana: A medium banana gives you 450 milligrams of potassium, which is 13% of what you need every day.
Coconut water: Low in calories, naturally free of fat and cholesterol, more potassium than four bananas, and super hydrating
How to Make A Tropical Delight Smoothie
Pour coconut water into a blender and add banana slices, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries. Cover and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
Using frozen berries makes the smoothie thicker so if you need to, you can add a bit more coconut water to thin it out
.This smoothie recipe is vegan friendly, and great for fasting.
This mixed berry smoothie is a refreshing and healthy combination of fruit and coconut water and pineapple juice.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup banana, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut water, or pineapple juice
Instructions:
- Pour coconut water into a blender and add banana, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries. Cover and blend until smooth, about 1 minute.
- Sprinkle coconut flakes on top (optional)
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