Recipe: Plant Based - detach™ Tropical Colada Smoothie

Get your Flav-ahhhh 😋and nutrition combined in this tropical colada smoothie. What we are gonna do a little uniquely is provide some nutritional nuggets and unique blends of flavor in our smoothie recipes.

Yummy pineapple and orange garnish for added texture.	Creamy and frothy satisfies your appetite.

Starting with our new flavor of detach Pina Colada, the Tropical Colada smoothie will remind you of a refreshing tropical cocktail AND provide you with a dose of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.

Adding frozen pineapple and banana to coconut water creates a thick frozen texture, full of nutrients that you can enjoy guilt-free.

The frozen banana also lends creaminess to the smoothie without the use of any dairy, making it a great breakfast, snack, or dessert option no matter what type of diet you follow.

More than a sweet treat, this smoothie is a good source of Vitamin C, potassium, fiber (pre-biotic) and other trace vitamins and minerals.

Both pineapple and orange are rich in Vitamin C, which boost immune system function, helping prevent colds and viruses. Pineapple also contains bromelain, which is an enzyme that reduces inflammation and improves digestion.

Potassium is found in the banana and coconut water. Using detach as the liquid base in this smoothie also adds some calcium and magnesium – two other minerals involved in maintaining proper hydration and electrolyte balance. Calcium and magnesium are essential for muscle relaxation and stress management.

Need more protein in your smoothie? No problem!

Simply add a scoop or two of your favorite powdered collagen, vegan or whey protein supplement. Adding protein will make it more filling as a snack or even a meal replacement on a busy day. Try unflavored, vanilla, or a strawberry protein supplement to complement the tropical flavors. An added bonus of the bromelain provided by the pineapple is supported digestion of the protein! 

Fiber and protein help fill you up!	Bromelain gives anti-inflammatory and digestion benefits!

Tropical Colada Smoothie

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 12-oz bottle detach pina colada 
• 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 navel orange, peel removed
• (optional) ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• (optional) Pineapple slices, for garnish
• (optional) Flaked coconut, for garnish optional

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in blender
2. Blend on medium speed 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until well blended and frothy.
3. Pour into serving glasses
4. Garnish with pineapple slices and flaked coconut, if using.
5. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 195 Protein: 2g Fat: 0g Carbohydrate: 47g