Caramelized Pineapple Smoothie
This vegan fruit smoothie is made with sweet, caramelized pineapple blended with fragrant ginger and thick and creamy coconut milk.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 cups pineapple (peeled and sliced in strips)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
- 1 banana (frozen, cut in chunks)
- 14 ounces full-fat coconut milk (Thai style)
- 4 inches ginger root (peeled, sliced)
- 1/4 cup flax seed meal
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
- chia seeds
- toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- 1
Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees and spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- 2
In a large bowl, toss together pineapple strips with oil and cayenne. Spread pineapple out in a single layer on baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through, or until golden brown and caramelized. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- 3
Place caramelized pineapple, frozen banana, coconut milk, ginger, flax seed meal, nutmeg and spinach (if using) in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. You can add ice to make a thicker smoothie if you wish.
- 4
Divide mixture between four glasses and garnish with chia seeds and toasted coconut flakes if you wish.