Aug 07

Tropical Protein Smoothie

Welcome to our weekly Foodie Friday link up! I’m linking up with Annmarie from the Fit Foodie Mama, Emily from Whatever Floats Your Oats, Esther from Chocolate Runner Girl, and Cassandra from Powered By Bling, to create awesome healthy recipes each week!

Today’s theme = Tropical Vacation! Make sure you hop around to check out all the amazing recipes in this link up and feel free to add your recipes as well!

What fruits most remind you of a summer tropical vacation?

I adore beaches and warm weather, so I’m invariably reminded of coconuts, pineapple, and mangoes. <3 It is my hope that as a graduation present to myself after I finish med school, I’ll be able to send myself on a vacation to Hawai’i (or some such super-pretty + beachy location).

When I first got back to California after my first year of medical school, I ate 12 mangoes in a single day (yes, on top of my regular meals). It’d just been such a long time since I’d had one (they were kinda expensive) that I kinda couldn’t help it. :x (Portion control is not my strong suit, but I’m working on it.)

And let’s not get started on coconuts + coconut water! :O One of the things I loved most while I was in Thailand and the Dominican Republic was that I could get fresh coconut + coconut juice at any time. They’d hack it open with a machete right in front of me, and it was glorious. *-*

So I decided to throw that all together to make a protein smoothie…but without protein powder (no ways!). The “secret” ingredient here is in the tofu. If you have nothing against soy products, tofu is a wonderful way to incorporate more protein in your diet! I’ve added it into my smoothies before (but that was way back in my days as an antisocial blogger), so I decided to revisit it again! :]

Without all the ingredients to make this smoothie pretty, it only takes 5 different ingredients to make it! (Yay! :] ) Shall we get on with the recipe?

Tropical Protein Smoothie

tropicalproteinsmoothieIngredients:

  • 2 pineapple rings
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup coconut juice
  • 2-3 oz. silken or soft tofu
  • 4-5 frozen mango chunks
  • sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes (garnish)
  • sprinkle of hemp seeds (garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Combine pineapples, pineapple juice, coconut juice, and frozen mangoes in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Top with toasted coconut chips, hemp seeds, and granola (if desired)!
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  1. This looks so good! I have to admit, I’ve been a little wary of adding silken tofu to desserts, and I’ve never even thought of adding it to a smoothie! I would imagine the delicious fruit and coconutty goodness might mask the scariness of the tofu though…no?
    Ariana recently posted…Tortilla-Crusted SalmonMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Ariana! :D I am probably biased because I love tofu in almost any form, but I think the fruit really does do a great job of cancelling it all out! Silken tofu is super-super smooth!

  2. NOM! This totally sounds like something I should be drinking on the beach… Or at a party when I was 13 (I used to drink virgin Pina Coladas at those Bar Mitzvahs way back when! ha ah)
    GiGi Eats recently posted…Taking On TaiwanMy Profile

    1. hahaha, nice! :P I used to get the virgin strawberry daiquiris! :P And I’d love to be on the beach right now. *-*

  3. That definitely sounds like a beach drink! I’ve never really tried tofu, but I always see a large selection of it in my stores…might have to check it out!
    Michelle recently posted…Crispy Quinoa Buffalo BitesMy Profile

    1. It’s not everyone’s favorite, but I like it a lot, and yay for more protein! :P

  4. This smoothie looks delicious! I have all of the ingredients, so can’t wait to try!
    Carly recently posted…The Number on the Scale Does not Define YouMy Profile

    1. Yay! :D I hope you like it!

  5. If only life was a perpetual tropical vacation ;)
    Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Friday Finisher 8/7/15My Profile

    1. Oh, I wish!! *-*

  6. I tried tofu in a smoothie once, and I wasn’t so impressed. I could still get some of the funk, you know? But maybe with pineapple, it would mask it.
    Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Five Ingredient Vegan Stuffed Peppers with Freekeh (Giveaway!)My Profile

    1. Pineapple tends to be pretty good at masking other flavors! :O What kind of tofu did you use? I feel like silken tofu blends a lot more easily since it’s extra-extra smooth!

  7. YUM! I wish I could have pineapple because I’d totally make one of these on a hot day after a run!
    Annmarie recently posted…Foodie Friday: Tropical Coconut Mango Chia PuddingMy Profile

    1. Aww, darn! :[ I’m sure mango would be an awesome alternative though! <3? :D

  8. Sounds so refreshing!
    Melanie @ Nutritious Eats recently posted…Salmon Salad BLTMy Profile

    1. It definitely is! :D!

  9. ooo tofu in a smoothie! Interesting yet I bet it makes a great consistency!

    xo

    1. Yes indeed! :D I like adding it into my smoothies when I don’t have protein powder on hand, but want to add an extra boost of protein to it! :P

  10. I wouldn’t have thought to put tofu into a smoothie! Great idea!

    1. Thank you! It’s a great way to throw in more protein! :D

  11. Mmm this looks so refreshing! I’ve never tried tofu in a smoothie – interesting idea!
    Liz recently posted…Plenti Greek Yogurt – The Perfect SnackMy Profile

    1. It’s awesome for an extra protein boost! :D

  12. Farrah – this sounds AH-MAZING! I adore 2 pineapple, coconut and mango – what a fine smoothie!

    1. Ah, that sounds awesome! I’m really craving a smoothie right now! *-*

  13. This sounds so yummy! I really love coconut and pineapple together.
    Trish recently posted…Dear Abby: David Hockney’s Dog DaysMy Profile

    1. Me too! It’s so refreshing! :D

  14. I’ve never tried tofu in my smoothies but I bet the texture is awesome and I love that it adds so much protein! I’ll have to give it a try!
    Liz @ I Heart Vegetables recently posted…Things Making Me Happy!My Profile

    1. I hope you like it! :D Let me know how it is if you have a chance to give it a try! :]

  15. Wow, 12 mangos in one day is impressive! My oldest will eat one a day plus sometimes some in a smoothie when I have them in the house. This smoothie looks delicious!
    Sarah recently posted…S’more Milkshake (dairy free and vegan)My Profile

    1. hahaha, I am somewhat of a monster when it comes to eating food that I really like! :O

  16. This looks so tasty and refreshing! Love the tropical flavors!
    rachel @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…PB&J Greek Yogurt BarkMy Profile

    1. Thanks! I wish I had the ingredients right now to make another one! I’m so thirsty! :o

  17. Woo-hoo! I’m back! Every week I wanted to come back and before I knew it it’s been a month.
    Eva recently posted…Lemon Honey IceMy Profile

    1. Yayy! So glad to have you back! :] I’m glad you’ve been out living your life and being awesome in the meantime! :]

  18. I’ve been trying to drink more smoothies lately but I get bored so easily. This one sounds great and very summery with the flavors involved. I might have to give it a try.
    Kati Rose recently posted…Lenny, Janet, and the Hollywood Gender DivideMy Profile

    1. I hope you like it! :D I like switching it up in the smoothie world to keep things interesting too!

  19. Gosh, I love all these ingredients (although, I’ve never had tofu in a smoothie!). Mangos are my favorite and coconut anything makes me feel like I am right at the beach! I gotta try this soon!
    Jen recently posted…26 MIN DOUBLE STACKED BODYWEIGHT WORKOUTMy Profile

    1. :D! I hope you like it!

  20. I love tropical flavors, too! And tofu in a smoothie – very interesting! Hawaii as a present after med school sounds AMAZING.
    Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Top recipe and workout of the past yearMy Profile

    1. I’m definitely going to have to look into it! *-* Fingers crossed that it works out (and doesn’t cost an arm and a leg)!

  21. I’m OBSESSED with coconuts! Caps were definitely necessary haha. I have these new popsicles I got from the grocery store well they’re not necessarily new but new for me, but anyways they’re by a brand called Outshine and it’s the creamy coconut flavor and I literally buy 5 boxes of them a week I love them so much!!! Can’t you believe I’ve never had a mango before? I have in a flavored drink if that counts….lol
    Channing recently posted…Friday Favorites XXIIMy Profile

    1. Ahhhh, I’ve heard of Outshine! I have literally stared at them through the glass at the grocery store and talked myself into not getting them because they’re technically an unnecessary expense (…). They look so good though! *-* (I will likely cave at some point, haha. I’m super-craving popsicles right now!)

      And whatwhat!?!?! That only kindasorta counts! I hope you get to try a real (and ripe) mango soon! They are wonderful! <3

  22. This smoothie looks amazing! In the summer months, I am OBSESSED with them.
    Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness recently posted…Fresh Cherry Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingMy Profile

    1. Thanks, Cathleen! I adore smoothies in the summer too–it’s the perfect way to cool down! :D

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