Photos by Rikki Snyder
This super-simple Pineapple Coconut Vitamin C Smoothie hides a powerful little secret inside all that creamy deliciousness: it's got 140 mg of the cold-fighting vitamin. For women, that's nearly double the recommended daily allowance (source: Mayo Clinic). Want even more Vitamin C? Consider adding vitamin-rich papaya, guava, kiwi, more orange juice (or orange segments), a few fresh kale leaves, or even a few sprigs of parsley.
📖 Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ¾ cup light coconut milk
- ½ cup pure orange juice
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve with a straw.
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
Calories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 130mgPotassium: 964mgFiber: 6gSugar: 59gVitamin A: 442IUVitamin C: 95mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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Emma says
Nice to meet you Kare! This smoothie looks so delicious. Definitely the way to brighten up the grey weather we're having over here.
Kare says
Likewise, Emma, nice to meet you, too! This smoothie is one of my favorites, for sure. Like a little sunshine in a glass. 😉
Julia says
Kare! This smoothie looks so refreshing! I need it stat considering I've been fighting a cold and could use a massive dose of Vitamin C! So thrilled to be a part of this new OMV adventure with you!
Kare says
Ugh, you too? We've got this weird low-grade cold making the rounds in our house. Annoyingly stuffy noses but thankfully, I suppose, not much else. Hope you feel better soon. And I'm so excited to be a part of this with you, too!
Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says
Looking forward to getting back to the occasional smoothie but I bet this would be awesome frozen as a push pop!
Kare says
You, my dear, are brilliant. Now that's all I can think about!
Skye says
Kare, this looks so delicious. As you say - indulgent and healthy. Love it. Banana smoothies are my favourite - but loving the idea of coconut and pineapple for extra flavour (and vitamins!).
Kare says
Thanks, Skye! Aren't bananas just the best thing ever (especially frozen)?
Christy@SweetandSavoring says
I need to get some coconut milk! This smoothie looks like the perfect antidote for all the dreary weather lately. Nice to meet you, Kare 🙂
Kare says
Hi Christy, nice to meet you, too! If you have a Trader Joe's near you, I recommend their light coconut milk in a can. It's so good, and priced well, too.
Sherrie | With Food + Love says
Mmmm like a vacation in a glass! Sounds awesome Kare 🙂
Kare says
I am seriously tempted to try it with a hefty dose of rum. Is that wrong? 🙂
JenB says
Looks delicious, and helpful as my husband is just getting over the flu. Also, he was a meat-eater when we got together 10 years ago. Now we are both vegetarians!
Debbie says
Hi - I would love to try smoothies but can't do bananas. Why are bananas (it seems) in all smoothies? What can be substituted? Thanks for your help!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
Hi Debbie, oh man, that's rough - bananas are definitely a key ingredient for tons of smoothies (as you've noticed!), they add wonderful creaminess and sweetness, and when they're frozen you don't need to add ice. For this recipe, maybe you can puree the coconut milk and pineapple together then freeze into ice cubes? Put them in the blender and add the orange juice; blend. Maybe add a little honey or other sweetener if needed. If you eat dairy, a little yogurt can help thicken smoothies nicely, too. Hope that helps!
Joanne says
As a vegetarian who is marrying a meat-eater and plans on having vegetarian children...I totally feel you, girl!! And I"m LOVING this smoothie. I kind of tried to slurp it off the screen.
Kare says
Hi Joanne. Congrats on your mixed-diet marriage-to-be! 🙂
Xochitl Maiman says
Like so many, I too am fighting a cold so this smoothie looks like just the thing to help. Will probably throw in a scoop of pea protein powder (I use Growing Naturals plant based protein powders) as I'm also trying to increase my protein intake. Looking forward to a week of new smoothie recipes! Thanks!
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty says
It's that time of year! Hope you feel better soon. 🙂
dishing up the dirt says
so happy to see you here Kare! I love all of your recipes and this smoothie is no exception! Cheers.
Kare says
Thanks so much, Andrea! Actually, I JUST made your butternut squash and black bean chili yesterday and it was fab! We loved it. 🙂
marquis @realrawkitchen says
This sounds so delicious!! I've never thought to combine coconut milk and oj before .. I usually keep those things separate but now I'm anxious to try it!
And I love the concept of your blog, I'm married to an omnivore so I know the feeling 🙂
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
All my fave ingredients in one! And I love the cheery, bright pics. So necessary on cold winter days 🙂 pinned
Kare Troughton says
Thanks, Averie! Didn't Rikki do a phenomenal job on the photos?! I love how colorful they are.
Alexis @ Hummusapien says
Love love love this! What a dream to see Oh My Veggies and Kitchen Treaty combining to make magic in the kitch. Coconut is pretty much my favorite thing ever (besides hummus, of course) so I'll definitely be whipping this up once the weather warms up a bit!
Kare Troughton says
Hi Alexis, thank you so much! Isn't coconut just the most amazing thing ever? So many uses, and always incredible!
Jennifer says
Sounds delicious! Where in the grocery store do you find coconut milk- for this smoothie? I've seen it in cans, in cartons and I *think* in the dairy section- could you specify what you use for this? Thanks so much! Can't wait to try it!
Kare Troughton says
Hi Jennifer, I use canned light coconut milk. It depends on the store - I usually buy it at Trader Joe's, and it's in the same aisle as most all of their other canned goods. You can generally also find it in the ethnic section of most grocery stores. Yes, you can also buy coconut milk in the carton in most dairy sections, but I find it doesn't have quite the rich, coconutty flavor as canned - still good, though! Hope that helps!
Carly Harrill says
Just made this after my run! The PERFECT pick-me up. Thanks for sharing ...
Crista says
ooh that looks yummy
beachmama says
This sounds absolutely AMAZING! I typically use homemade almond milk as my base but I love the idea of creamy coconut milk! YUM! Thank you!!
The Wooden Spoon says
This sounds like something I would have on beach-y vacation- just what I need to ease me back into the week!
Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says
Hi Kare, nice to see you here and your smoothie is what I need right now.
Shannon says
Hi Kare,
Thanks for the recipe. Can't wait to try it. However, would it have the same outcome, just a different taste using Almond milk rather than coconut milk?
Thanks! 🙂
Kare Troughton says
It might be a tad thinner and wouldn't have the coconutty taste, but I think it would be plenty good! Personally I would maybe increase the banana and the pineapple a tad if going that route. I love almond milk in smoothies! 🙂
whitney says
Ddoes anyone else crave vitamin c this time if year? Not like you want it because you know its good for you but actually crave it this time of year I crave oranges and grapefruit.
Kare Troughton says
I'm with you, Whitney. It tastes so ... sunshiney. 😉
mjskit says
How could anyone refused a smoothie that "goes down like a milkshake"? YUM!! Very nice to meet you Kare and welcome to Oh My Veggies! I look forward to seeing more of your goodies.
Kare Troughton says
Thank you so much, and likewise!
Cat Davis | Food Family & Finds says
Mmmm I love ever single ingredient in this smoothie and can't wait to try it!
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
It's so cool to discover new bloggers like this!
I love everything about this smoothie. It looks SO refreshing and delicious. Plus a healthy dose of vitamin C to keep the skeevies away? Win, win.