Pineapple Banana & Coconut Cream Smoothie

By tempestteapot

Ingredients

• The remainder is optional:
• 1 banana (previously frozen is ideal but not essential)
• 1 c pineapple (I used canned in juice, but fresh would be great)
• 1/2 c coconut milk (canned, fresh, cream of coconut, or coconut creme concentrate)
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c ice cubes
• 1/4 c sugar, optional or to taste (or honey, agave, sugar, stevia, vanilla NuNaturals stevia drops to taste)
• 1/3 c additional fruit (such strawberries, mango, peaches, plums, nectarines, papaya, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)
• 1/4 c yogurt
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1 scoop neutral or vanilla flavored protein powder
• top with a handful of coconut flakes, granola, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, raisins
• For a pina colada add 1 to 2 ounces rum (dark rum, light rum, Malibu)

Details

Adapted from loveveggiesandyoga.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend everything in Vita-Mix, Magic Bullet, or blender until smooth.