Pineapple express smoothie
An exotic tropical Pina Colada-like smoothie. The fresh chilli will kick-start your day, but you can leave it out if you prefer a gentler start. Serves 2
- Mar 10th 2014
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Tags: Recipes , Healthy Eating, Breakfast, Smoothies, Vegetarian
Tools: Blenders
Ingredients
- 1 small chilled ripe pineapple, skin, eyes and core removed and discarded
- 1 small red chilli, deseeded, roughly chopped
- 150ml chilled coconut milk
- 100ml chilled pineapple or apple juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract*
Method
- Roughly chop the pineapple and place into the blender jug with the chilli, coconut milk, juice and vanilla. Select speed 5 (liquify) and blend 15- 20 seconds or to desired consistency.
- Pour into two tall chilled glasses and serve immediately.
Tips
- Fresh vanilla can also be used. Cut the pod in half and scrape out the seeds. The remaining seeds/ pod can be wrapped in plastic wrap and frozen.
Tags: Recipes , Healthy Eating, Breakfast, Smoothies, Vegetarian
Tools: Blenders
