Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie

Name: Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup)
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional); 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks; 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt; 1 cup light coconut milk; 1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes; 3 tablespoons honey

4 Ratings
2 Reviews

Wish you were on the beach right now? One sip of our smoothie and you'll be there before you can say "aloha." Coconut milk and Greek yogurt make this smoothie supercreamy, and pineapple gives it a sweeeeet tropical kick.

By Lilly and Audrey Andrews

Recipe by Cooking Light September 2014

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Credit: Oxmoor House

Recipe Summary

hands-on:

5 mins

total:

5 mins

Yield:

Serves 4 (serving size: about 1 cup)

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

4 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
1 cup light coconut milk
1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
3 tablespoons honey

Directions

Step 1
If you would like to garnish with coconut, toast it first. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add coconut flakes; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.

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Step 2
Place pineapple, yogurt, coconut milk, ice, and honey in a blender. Process on high speed for 60 seconds or until smooth or desired consistency.
Step 3
Pour into tall glasses. Garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon toasted shredded coconut, if desired. Serve smoothies immediately.

Chef's Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

140 calories; fat 2.1g; saturated fat 1.6g; mono fat 0.2g; poly fat 0.2g; protein 6g; carbohydrates 27g; fiber 1g; cholesterol 3mg; sodium 25mg; calcium 140mg.

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gkd1029

05/11/2015

I used frozen pineapple so it didn't need the ice. Also probably doesn't need the honey, but it's tasty.

carolfitz

09/08/2014

Made twice. Once to recipe & it was ok. Second time subbed vanilla nonfat Greek for the plain nonfat and it was yummy.

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