Treat yourself to this delightful Piña Colada Protein Smoothie – it’s like a mini vacation in a glass!
With fiber from the pineapple and a solid serving of protein, you’ll be supporting your body with the building blocks it needs to stay healthy and thriving while sipping on a sweet taste of Summer!
Along with fiber, the pineapple in this recipe is a great source of vitamin C (1), plus it’s high in antioxidants (that support our cellular health). It also contains the enzyme bromelain which is anti-inflammatory. It has been shown to have beneficial effects on digestion, as well as helping with joint pain and stiffness (2).
I also added unsweetened coconut water to this smoothie not just because I love the way it tastes with the pineapple, but also because it’s high in natural electrolytes. It contains minerals like magnesium, potassium and calcium – all of which can support proper fluid balance within your cells, and regulate nerve and muscle function (3).
I love this delicious and easy blend (especially post workout) and I know that you will too! It’s giving tropical vacation vibes without even having to leave the house!
Piña Colada Protein Smoothie
Yield: 1 serving
You will need: blender, measuring cup 
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut water (or water)
- 1 serving (30 grams)I
Vanilla Protein - 3/4 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 lime, juice of
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/2 tsp rum extract (optional)
Directions:
- Add coconut water, protein powder, pineapple, lime juice, ice and optional rum extract to your blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Garnish with pineapple or a lime wedge and serve.
Nutrition Facts
So easy and so good! Leave me a comment and let me know if you tried it – I love hearing from you.
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Vanilla Protein is a 100% ORGANIC, high protein (20g per serving), nutrient-dense whole food protein powder combining 4 plant-based protein sources into a delicious vanilla shake to support an active lifestyle!
If you are following a healthy lifestyle, you’ll love the energy and vitality you get each time you shake it, bake it, or blend it up with I Vanilla Protein so you can boost your total daily protein intake easily!
- Md. Farid Hossain, Shaheen Akhtar, Mustafa Anwar. Nutritional Value and Medicinal Benefits of Pineapple. Int J Nutr Food Sci. 2015;4(1):84-88. doi: 10.11648/j.ijnfs.20150401.22
- Chakraborty, Arka Jyoti et al. “Bromelain a Potential Bioactive Compound: A Comprehensive Overview from a Pharmacological Perspective.” Life (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 11,4 317. 6 Apr. 2021, doi:10.3390/life11040317 Web.
- Yong, Jean W H et al. “The chemical composition and biological properties of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water.” Molecules (Basel, Switzerland) vol. 14,12 5144-64. 9 Dec. 2009, doi:10.3390/molecules14125144 Web.
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