Smoothies are fun to make! You can really throw almost anything into a blender and make a delicious smoothie. This week, my friend Carrie, from Frugal Foodie Mama, is hosting a Green Smoothie Week. To celebrate, we’re making it easy for you AND a friend to whip up perfect smoothies, with a chance to win not one, but TWO Stainless Steel 12-Piece Rocket Blenders. One to keep and one to share!
My smoothie is not a green smoothie but it DOES have something green in it – basil! I decided to try this flavor combination because last summer, I had basil ice cream at one of my favorite local restaurants. I was a bit skeptical, at first, but it was so refreshing and fabulous!
This smoothie is not sweet at all; with plain Greek yogurt and coconut milk, combined with fresh pineapple, basil and a bit of honey, it is tangy, tart and a bit earthy. I’m going to try this one again and back off a little bit on the basil. A sprinkle of fresh coconut on top gives it a little texture.
Pineapple Coconut Basil Smoothie
Makes 5 ½ cups
- 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup coconut milk (I used So Delicious Dairy Free Organic Coconut Milk)
- 1 whole, fresh pineapple, peeled and cubed (I used fresh pineapple already peeled!)
- 7-8 large leaves of fresh basil, cut into strips
- 2-3 tablespoons of honey
- 2-3 ice cubes
- Grated fresh coconut and a wedge of pineapple, for garnish
Cut fresh pineapple into cubes and basil into strips (chiffonade.)
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into glasses, top with a sprinkle of fresh coconut and garnish with a thick wedge of fresh pineapple.
My daughter loves smoothies, so I’m ready to experiment with more flavor combinations! Visit Frugal Food Mama all week for great, green smoothie ideas. Don’t forget to enter the giveaway and share some smoothie love with a friend! Good luck!
What’s your favorite smoothie flavor?
Sharing at these great parties!
Cast Party Wednesday at Lady Behind the Curtain
Freedom Fridays with All My Bloggy Friends at Love Bakes Good Cakes
Creativity Unleashed Link Party at Shaken Together
Show Stopper Saturday at Simply Gloria
Saturday Night Fever at The Weary Chef
Marvelous Mondays at This Gal Cooks
This smoothie looks amazing, Cindy! ? And I love that the green in this smoothie is fresh basil- what a cool flavor combo!
Thank you for being a part of Green Smoothie Week with me!
I love basil ice cream Cindy! This looks delicious and I may have to spike mine with vodka and sit on a beach somewhere! lol Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
This will be new for me, but I plan to try this smoothie. I am trying to eat healthier, and I have lost over 80 pounds in the past year, so I am open to more things to keep me motivated. I also need a new smoothie blender, mine is burnt out from the protein drinks, will not crush ice cubes any longer. I would love to win so I can give one of the blenders to my friend that is starting her diet/exercise.
Hi Francene – congratulations on that amazing weight loss! That is so impressive and you should be so proud, because we all know how difficult that is to do. Thank you so much for sharing and hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
If you don’t already know, I’m a HUGE coconut fan. You could pair it with poop and I’d eat it! Ok, that was gross, but true!
Pinning this!
Love. Need! This seriously sounds and looks good, Cindy.
Mmm .. this sounds so good, especially with the basil! I’m going to make one and pretend I’m sitting somewhere tropical;)
Thanks, Ginnie! I love your idea about pretending to be somewhere tropical, a perfect thought given the winter we’ve been having! ? Thank you so much for visiting and hope you are having a happy weekend!
I am a big fan of tropical flavors and this pineapple/coconut combination looks delicious and so good! I love the sound of basil in here too Cindy, it sounds wonderful!
Oh, this looks soooooo good, i need this !!!!
Dear Cindy, This smoothie sounds delicious. That touch of basil is my favorite part. Now I really cannot wait for the warm weather! My favorite smoothie flavor is strawberry! Blessings, Catherine xo
It’s the basil that got my attention! Sounds so good I had to pin.
Oh wow Cindy! This is THE perfect smoothie! I love the coconut and basil, so unique and so delicious!
Hi Tanya! This turned out good and I might try it next time with vanilla Greek yogurt. Thank you so much for visiting and hope your weekend is happy!
This looks yummy. I am looking for more healthy drinks. I am going to try this. thanks for sharing
Hi Nancy! I liked this – it definitely has a lot tang from the greek yogurt; I might try vanilla yogurt next time! Thank you so much for visiting and hope you have a happy weekend!
That looks delicious Cindy!! It’s like a healthy pina colada! ? Have a great day!!
Hi Cindy, I love the flavors you used in this smoothie – it looks very refreshing! Thanks for sharing this with us at our Marvelous Monday Party! Pinning!
Cindy, this looks so intriguing and scrumptious! I must give it a whirl – haha. Stopping by from Sat Night
Fever Party. Carrie, amothersshadow.com
Hi Carrie! This smoothie is different but good! Thank you so much for visiting – hope you have a great weekend!
What a fantastic smoothie, Cindy! I love the addition of the basil. Pinned!