Coconut water makes this fruit smoothie taste lighter and more tropical than water ever could. Pineapple sets the tone, apple and pear add juiciness.
120 g
pineapple peeled, in chunks
1
apple cored
½
pear cored
6 oz
coconut water
Garnish: Pineapple wedge · Ice: Served up, no ice
Light and juicy with tropical pineapple, crisp apple, soft pear and a gentle coconut note.
Coconut water is the clear liquid from young green coconuts. It tastes lightly sweet and nutty and naturally contains potassium, which is why it is popular after sport. Here it replaces water and gives the smoothie a subtle coconut note. Pineapple provides tropical acidity and sweetness, apple and pear add body and fibre.
The smoothie is light, fruity and refreshing. It fits a summer breakfast, a beach day or the time after a workout.
Yes, it contains only fruit and coconut water.
Coconut water is the clear liquid from young coconuts; coconut milk is made from the pressed flesh and is much richer.
Yes, the smoothie will then be less tropical in flavour.
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