Weight Gain Smoothie

This creamy weight gain smoothie blends frozen pineapple, banana, full-fat coconut milk, protein powder, and coconut flakes into a rich, high-calorie tropical smoothie. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s an easy way to support healthy weight gain.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This high calorie smoothie recipe is inspired by my favorite treat at Disney World—the Dole Whip.

• Full-fat coconut milk: Provides rich, calorie-dense fats that help boost overall energy intake. It also gives this smoothie its luscious, satisfying mouthfeel. Explore my recommend coconut milk brands.
• Pineapple juice: Enhances sweetness and helps everything blend smoothly. A small amount goes a long way in adding flavor without overpowering the smoothie.
• Frozen pineapple: Adds natural sweetness and a bright, tropical flavor. Using frozen fruit also creates a thick, milkshake-like texture without ice. You can always cut pineapple and freeze yourself.
• Banana: Acts as a natural sweetener and thickener. Bananas add carbohydrates that support healthy weight gain and make the smoothie extra creamy. Freeze bananas for an extra thick smoothie.
• Protein powder: Supports muscle maintenance and growth, which is important when weight gain is the goal. Choose a protein you enjoy and digest well. I recommend my homemade protein powder or whey protein isolate to turn this smoothie into a meal.

How to Make a Weight Gain Smoothie

When you need to gain weight, it can be difficult to get additional calories from regular meals. Adding a high-calorie smoothie to your diet is a great option to maximize calorie intake. Here’s how to make a smoothie in three steps:

1. Shake the can of coconut milk vigorously to combine the fat and the milk before opening and pouring it into a measuring cup. If the contents are still a little separated when you open the can, whisk until the cream is well incorporated into the liquid.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. To thin the consistency, add a little more pineapple juice or filtered water.
3. Serve in a glass with a straw or spoon, depending on how thick you made it.

More High-Calorie Smoothie Recipes

Here’s more recipes I have that are higher in calories, yet packed with nutrients:

• Vanilla protein shake: Perfect to refuel your body after a workout.
• Chocolate peanut butter smoothie: Oozing with peanut butter goodness and oh-so-filling.
• Almond butter smoothie: Swap almond milk with full-fat coconut milk and enjoy this creamy smoothie that tastes like an almond butter and jelly sandwich.
• PCOS smoothie: A creamy pumpkin smoothie that will fill you up and fuel your day.

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