Strawberry Pineapple Coconut Smoothie (Printable Version)

A refreshing tropical blend of sweet strawberries, juicy pineapple, and creamy coconut milk.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruits

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

→ Liquids & Cream

03 - 1 cup unsweetened or lightly sweetened coconut milk
04 - 1/2 cup coconut water (or plain water)

→ Sweetener

05 - 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave nectar, to taste

→ Extras

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the strawberries, pineapple chunks, coconut milk, coconut water, and sweetener into a blender.
02 - Add ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder consistency.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness with additional maple syrup or agave nectar as desired.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less than five minutes from the moment you open the freezer to the moment you have a straw in your hand.
  • The coconut milk makes it feel rich and indulgent even though there is zero dairy involved.
  • You can swap almost any ingredient based on what you have and it still tastes like a tropical escape.
02 -
  • Do not use canned coconut milk unless you want a smoothie with the consistency of pudding, which I learned the hard way.
  • Frozen fruit is your best friend here because it eliminates the need for ice and keeps the flavor concentrated.
03 -
  • Freeze your coconut milk in ice cube trays beforehand for an even creamier result without diluting the flavor.
  • Always taste your fruit before blending because sweetness varies wildly and determines whether you need that maple syrup at all.