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Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes

Special equipment needed:
- Blender

Step-by-step instructions:
1. Add frozen pineapple chunks, coconut milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, unsweetened shredded coconut, honey, vanilla extract, and ice cubes to a blender.
2. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.


- Time:
Preparation time: 5 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- Serve chilled
Serving size:
- Makes 2 servings

Nutritional information:
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 22g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Frozen mango or peach chunks can be substituted for the pineapple chunks.
- Almond milk or soy milk can be substituted for the coconut milk.
- Regular yogurt can be substituted for the Greek yogurt.
- Maple syrup or agave nectar can be substituted for the honey.

Variations:
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for a green smoothie.
- Add a scoop of protein powder for a post-workout smoothie.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds for added nutrition.

Tips and tricks:
- Use frozen fruit for a thicker, creamier smoothie.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey.
- Add more ice cubes for a thicker smoothie.

Storage instructions:
- Best served immediately.

Reheating instructions:
- Not applicable.

Presentation ideas:
- Serve in a tall glass with a straw.

Garnishes:
- Top with a sprinkle of shredded coconut or a slice of pineapple.

Pairings:
- Serve with a breakfast sandwich or toast.

Suggested side dishes:
- Fresh fruit salad or granola.

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquid (coconut milk or water) to thin it out.
- If the smoothie is too thin, add more ice cubes or frozen fruit to thicken it up.

Food safety advice:
- Use caution when blending hot liquids.

Food history:
- Pineapple and coconut are tropical fruits commonly found in the Caribbean and Hawaii.

Flavor profiles:
- Sweet, tropical, creamy.

Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a breakfast or snack.

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Taste: Sweet, Tropical, Creamy, Refreshing