Coconut Oil Smoothie
Servings: 1
Coconut oil in smoothies makes them richer and creamier, and a spoonful of unrefined oil turns kale, frozen pineapple and half a banana into a tropical blend. Add it while the blender is running so it stays smooth instead of clumping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup kale fresh
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- ½ banana
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, unrefined
Instructions
- Pour the water into a blender. Add the kale and coconut oil and blend until smooth.
- Add the pineapple and banana and blend again until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Blender Tip: If your coconut oil is solid, melt it first and blend it with the water and kale before adding the frozen fruit, so it doesn't harden into bits.
- Ingredient Swaps: Refined coconut oil or MCT oil blends more easily and has a more neutral flavor.
- Lower Sugar: Swap the 1/2 banana for 1/4 avocado for a creamier, less sweet smoothie.
- Make Ahead: Portion the kale and fruit into freezer smoothie packs, then blend with the water and coconut oil when you're ready.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 289kcal, Carbohydrates: 41g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 40mg, Potassium: 720mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 6827IU, Vitamin C: 164mg, Calcium: 132mg, Iron: 2mg
