Pineapple Banana Smoothie

“Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat.” -Laura Ingalls Wilder
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The warm weather here in Asheville has put me in a tropical mood, so this pineapple-banana smoothie really hit the spot today. One sip of this and you’ll feel as if you were transported to a white sandy beach.
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All you need to do for this one is blend 1 frozen banana, ½ cup frozen pineapple, 1 T unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, and ½ cup of 100% coconut water (unsweetened coconut milk would work too.) I topped mine with more unsweetened coconut flakes and some fresh pineapple. The great thing about pineapple is that it’s loaded with Vitamin C, which is healing after a workout. It also contains the enzyme bromelain, which diminishes bloat, eases digestion, and reduces joint pain.
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On the flip side, with some rum added, this would make an excellent cocktail by the pool… just sayin’. 🤷🏼‍♀️