This Pineapple Orange Coconut Smoothie is a sunny fruit smoothie with juicy pineapple, fresh orange, creamy coconut milk, and a little banana for natural sweetness. Greek yogurt makes it thick and smooth, while the citrus finish keeps every sip bright instead of heavy. It is quick enough for breakfast, refreshing enough for an afternoon snack, and pretty enough for a warm-weather brunch glass.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 large orange, peeled and segmented
- 1/2 cup coconut milk, chilled
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut, optional for topping
For the creamiest texture, use frozen pineapple and a cold orange. Canned light coconut milk gives a richer tropical flavor, while refrigerated carton coconut milk keeps the smoothie a bit lighter. If your orange is very sweet, you may not need any added sweetener.
How To Make It
Add the coconut milk to the blender first so the blades can move easily. Add the Greek yogurt, orange segments, banana, frozen pineapple, and ice.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks creamy and no pineapple pieces remain. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. If the mixture is too thick, splash in 1 to 3 tablespoons more coconut milk until it reaches your favorite sip-able texture.
Taste the smoothie before pouring. For a brighter flavor, add a small squeeze of fresh orange or lemon juice. For a sweeter smoothie, blend in the optional honey or maple syrup. Pour into one large glass or two small glasses, then top with shredded coconut if you want a pretty Pinterest-style finish.
Serve right away while the smoothie is cold, creamy, and extra refreshing.
Tips
- Use frozen pineapple instead of ice for an even thicker, more flavorful smoothie.
- To make it extra creamy, freeze the banana slices before blending.
- If you prefer a thinner smoothie, use more coconut milk or a splash of orange juice.
- For a smoothie bowl, reduce the coconut milk to 1/3 cup and add toppings like granola, coconut, and orange slices.
- Blend the greens in quietly by adding a small handful of baby spinach; the tropical fruit keeps the flavor fruity.
- Make it ahead by portioning pineapple, banana, and orange into a freezer bag, then adding coconut milk and yogurt when you are ready to blend.
Grab a straw and enjoy this bright tropical sip!