Coconut Pineapple Pumpkin Seed Smoothie

By Martha Rose Shulman

Published May 5, 2012

  • Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times
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I got the idea of making ice cubes with coconut milk from the nutritionist Jonny Bowden. You get the welcome coconut flavor, always compatible with pineapple, and the icy texture, but not so much coconut milk that the calories skyrocket.

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Ingredients

Yield:1 serving

  • ¼ pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into chunks (about 7 ounces / 200 grams)

  • ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons soaked pumpkin seeds

  • 1 slice ginger, peeled

  • 1 teaspoon honey or agave nectar

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

  • 2 to 3 low-fat coconut milk ice cubes (1 ½ tablespoons low-fat coconut milk per ice cube)

  • Up to ⅛ teaspoon turmeric

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place all of the ingredients except the turmeric in a blender and blend at high speed for a full minute. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with turmeric, and enjoy.

Tip

  • Advance preparation: This is best when drunk right away.

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blisssu

Yum! This one has a pleasing balance of flavors--the lime stands out but doesn't mask the coconut (I used 1/4 cup almond milk with 1 tablespoon coconut cream, ginger (I used a 1/2-inch slice), or orange. I also put in one leaf of kale which didn't overpower and turned the smoothie spring green. The pumpkin seeds gave the blend a creamy texture. I got no taste from the turmeric, but I was happy to be consuming that healthy spice so early in the day.

K

The coconut milk ice cubes are genius! Will definitely try the ice cubes to add to smoothies, but I don't think I'll make this exact smoothie. Maybe sub mango for pineapple?

JW

Delicious, healthy smoothie. The fresh pineapple is not overpowering when combined with the coconut and ginger. I included the core of the pineapple which is reportedly as healthy as the rest of the fruit. I doubled the pumpkin seeds which makes their addition noticeable in the flavor (okay by me), and increased the turmeric just a little. A very healthy concoction. 5 stars!

K

The coconut milk ice cubes are genius! Will definitely try the ice cubes to add to smoothies, but I don't think I'll make this exact smoothie. Maybe sub mango for pineapple?

NikkiJelli

Delicious! Even my 3 year old had some. Will make again. The tip for freezing coconut milk is great!

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make coconut milk icecubes ahead

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