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Tropical Smoothie

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This tropical smoothie is made with pineapple, frozen banana, apple and coconut oil (for a healthy boost). I think you’ll love it.

tropical smoothie

You will enjoy the wonderful flavor of this tropical smoothie as you sip and imagine yourself on a tropical island. I add a tablespoon of warm liquid coconut oil for a healthy boost.

Is coconut oil good for you?

My husband, John, loves coconut, and I love the many health benefits of coconut oil: strengthening the immune system, preventing heart disease, improving digestion, and contributing to healthy skin (to name just a few!).

My daughter, Nicole, has used coconut oil with great success for moisturizing dry skin during the winter months.

But coconut oil works even better when taken internally. Smoothies are the perfect way to add a little coconut oil to your diet, and they’re super-easy to prepare.

Have you tried this super oil?

Let me show you how easy it is to make this smoothie.

Instructions

*Free printable recipe card is available at the end of the post.

Just place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. 

Then set the Vitamix to the pre-programmed Smoothie setting and start the machine. It will automatically shut off once the cycle is complete.
 
And that’s it. Easy peasy.
 
I hope you enjoy your tropical smoothie.

More healthy smoothies

My Healing Green Smoothie – Discover many important green smoothie benefits and a step-by-step tutorial with beautiful photos showing how to make a healing green smoothie. You’re going to love this smoothie.

Radiant Skin Smoothie (With Chia Seeds) – You’ll love this green smoothie. It’s made in your super blender including berries, greens, celery, apple and chia seeds which promote radiant skin.

Strawberry And Yogurt Smoothie – This smoothie is a healthy treat rather than treats with empty calories.

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Tropical Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie with pineapple, frozen banana, apple and coconut oil (for a healthy boost). Sip and imagine yourself on a tropical island.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword easy healthy smoothie recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 142kcal
Author Barbara Bianchi

Equipment

Vitamix

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1 apple
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients into Vitamix container in order listed and secure lid.
  • Set Vitamix to pre-programmed Smoothie setting and start machine. It will automatically shut off once cycle is complete. Yields 3 cups

Notes

I recommend organic produce free of chemicals and pesticides, whenever possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 142kcal
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About Barbara Bianchi

Barbara loves to bring fun into the kitchen and healthy food to the table. She also enjoys drinking coffee, eating a little chocolate, reading a good novel, going for walks and spending time with her family and friends.

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