Name: Coconut Avocado Pineapple Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 smoothie
Ingredients: ½ ripe avocado; ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks; ½ frozen banana; ¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk (or almond milk); Juice of ½ lime; 1 tbsp chia seeds; ¼ tsp fresh grated ginger (optional, for zing); Handful of spinach (you won't taste it!); Ice cubes to blend; Extras: a dash of cinnamon or a few mint leaves, or a scoop of unflavored protein powder or collagen powder

Two glass mason jars of green smoothie with striped paper straws, a halved avocado and fresh mint on a wooden table

Creamy, tropical, and sneakily healthy! It tastes like a tropical milkshake with zero added sugar — great for breakfast, a snack, or post-workout.

Why It's a Powerhouse

Avocado: Creamy texture, healthy monounsaturated fats for brain and heart health
Pineapple: Anti-inflammatory bromelain plus tropical sweetness
Banana: Natural sweetener plus potassium for muscle function
Chia seeds: Omega-3s, fiber, and protein
Spinach: Hidden greens for iron, folate, and phytonutrients
Ginger and lime: A digestive and flavor kick

Tip From a Reader

"I love smoothies year-round and would encourage people to try making up a big batch, pouring the contents into smaller serving containers, then freezing them for later yummies. I do this for my lunch time dessert!!"

Thanks Sam for your advice!

— Kristen