Pineapple Coconut Mango Smoothie
I was feeling a little tropical today, so I created this really tasty pineapple coconut mango smoothie recipe.
There was a fresh cut pineapple in the refrigerator and I had a coconut sitting on the counter, so why not?
I had never opened a coconut myself before, but I found this really helpful video on YouTube.
And I took a sip of the fresh coconut milk/water right after I opened it up…
It was really refreshing!
How To Open A Coconut: Video Tutorial
Be sure to watch the whole video as it contains helpful info on cracking open a coconut and tips for making your own coconut milk:
Here are some interesting things I've learned recently about coconut water (the clear liquid found inside fresh coconuts):
- Coconut water has been heavily promoted recently - mainly by fitness companies - due to its high levels of potassium, minerals and antioxidants.
- It's also considered to be a popular health drink because it is low in calories, fat and carbohydrates.
Pineapple Coconut Mango Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh coconut water
- 1 tablespoon fresh cut coconut meat
- 2 cups fresh pineapple peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 mango peeled and cut into chunks
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Add coconut water and fresh cut coconut meat to high-powered blender (I used my Vitamix) and blend on High until well blended and smooth.
- Add pineapple and blend again until smooth.
- Add mango and ice and blend to desired consistency.
Recipe Notes
*PointsPlus® for pineapple coconut mango smoothie calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc.
Pineapple Coconut Mango Smoothie Tips
*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables using the WW Recipe Builder.
I really like how easy it is to make smoothies and alter them, depending on the ingredients you have on hand.
For example, if you didn't have access to fresh pineapple like I used in this recipe, you could experiment with some chilled pineapple juice or even canned or frozen pineapple chunks.
And, if you can't get your hands on a fresh mango, you could use frozen mango chunks instead.
I made this smoothie with my Vitamix. It's a highly powerful machine and blends tougher ingredients - like fresh coconut, pineapple and ice - quickly and efficiently.
If you liked this pineapple coconut mango smoothie recipe, you might also like:
Avocado Pear Smoothie
Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
Blueberry Banana Almond Butter Smoothie
Skinny Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
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Catherine
why is there 5 points in the pineapple, coconut smoothie? There are no points in the fruit.
Martha McKinnon
Hi Catherine,
Smoothies are one of those gray areas when it comes to counting points plus. I use the Weight Watchers approach to count the calories/fat/carbs/fiber/protein of all the foods put into the Recipe Builder when making a recipe. And I consider smoothies recipes.
The WW leaders at meeting I've attended explain that fruit is 0 when you eat it as it is. But when you add it to a recipe for banana bread, carrot cake, a smoothie, etc. you should count the points.
The thinking is that we are much more likely to overeat fruit added to a smoothie, muffin, bread, etcetera than when we just eat it.
Of course, this is always a personal choice. I know of some people who don't count fruit added to smoothies. And others who count don't count their first 2-3 servings of fruit a day but then count each serving beyond that as 1.
It's really up to you 🙂
Catherine
Wow! Thanks for the information. I've been having one per day, but will rethink my points.
Cyndi Henry
I usually don't like to drink my calories. But this sounds so delicious. My husband will like it too. Have to give it a go soon. Thanks so much.