Creamy, Dreamy Tropical Smoothie Recipe | MyRecipes - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
Nutrition per Serving
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Recipe by Lilly and Audrey Andrews
Wish you were on the beach right now? One sip of our smoothie and you'll be there before you can say "aloha." Coconut milk and Greek yogurt make this smoothie supercreamy, and pineapple gives it a sweeeeet tropical kick
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 cup crushed ice or ice cubes
- 3 tablespoons honey
Instructions
- If you would like to garnish with coconut, toast it first. Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add coconut flakes; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Place pineapple, yogurt, coconut milk, ice, and honey in a blender. Process on high speed for 60 seconds or until smooth or desired consistency.
- Pour into tall glasses. Garnish each serving with 1 teaspoon toasted shredded coconut, if desired. Serve smoothies immediately.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Honey.
Honey, often hailed as a superfood, possesses a wealth of nutritional benefits that make it a valuable addition to a balanced diet. With a glycemic index (GI) of 55 for one tablespoon, honey is considered a moderate GI food. This means it does not spike blood sugar levels as high or as quickly as high-GI foods, making it a better choice for maintaining steady energy levels and supporting overall health. Rich in antioxidants, including phenolic acids and flavonoids, honey offers protective benefi...
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