Can tropical smoothie be a meal replacement?
A smoothie can absolutely serve as a meal replacement, you’ll just want to add some protein and fiber to make it more satisfying and balanced to keep you full. I would add one scoop of vanilla protein powder and a few teaspoons of ground flax to the blender if you’re looking to have your smoothie as a meal.
Flavor Variations
There are so many different ways you can change up this recipe to customize it to your tastes.
Liquids: Instead of pineapple juice, try coconut water, orange juice, mango nectar or pineapple-orange-banana juice. You can also use vanilla almond milk instead of coconut milk.
Fruit: You can add other fruits to the mix; try frozen fruit such as papaya, passionfruit puree, acai puree or coconut puree. Some ideas for fresh fruit include kiwi, guava and strawberries.
Add Ins: Give your smoothie a boost of nutrition by adding spinach, kale, protein powder, flax seeds or chia seeds. You can also add some Greek yogurt for protein and a creamier texture.
