Ecuador Trip- 2008

It’s that time of the year again when I wish I was in the tropics. Laying on the beach with a (vegan) piña colada in hand, soaking up the sun and getting a good dose of vitamin D. Lounging the day away with not a care in the world other than what delicious dish I’m going to eat for dinner and weather to get a massage or a manicure.

You know what? I’d even settle for a day where I didn’t have to venture out in the cold!

The solid 6 months of winter is starting to wear on me. Anyone else? While there is an end in sight, I need a little escape! And while my budget doesn’t allow for a trip, I can certainly try and mimic the tropical feel with a few ingredients hiding away in my fridge and pantry.

And best yet, this treat comes together in a matter of minutes so you’ll be sailing to the tropics in minutes!

Now apart from the much-needed escape this smoothie provides, it’s packed with nutrition!

• Pineapple: apart from the numerous vitamins and minerals, pineapple is also naturally high in enzymes which help to digest your food!
• Coconut water: rich in electrolytes, coconut water is a super hydrator
• Coconut oil: rich in medium-chain triglycerides to give you loads of energy and high in lauric acid for antibacterial, antimicrobial and antifungal properties
• Flax seed- rich in fibre to help keep you regular and phytoestrogens to help regulate hormone levels
• Spinach: rich in minerals to help alkalize your system
• Coconut flakes: fibre and healthy fats
• Protein powder (I used Oriya Organics): easily digestible plant-based protein
• Greens powder (I used Oriya Organics): energy, chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, pretty much everything!

Tropical Pineapple Coconut Green Smoothie (Vegan, Gluten-free, Sugar-Free, Raw)