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Close-up of a vibrant two-layered breakfast smoothie topped with granola and pineapple.

Tropical Berry Breakfast Smoothie Recipes

This recipe came from hectic mornings when getting kids to eat healthy was a challenge. Blending fruits and other nutrients created a simple solution that my family enjoyed. Smoothies are now a quick, nutritious part of our routine, helping your family start the day right.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Optional Granola Prep 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Smoothie
  • 1 cup frozen raspberries or strawberries I used a mix
  • 1 medium banana fresh or frozen
  • 1/3 cup raw coconut meat chopped (optional)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 - 1.5 cups fresh pineapple juice
  • 1 whole vanilla bean seeds scraped
  • 1/2 pineapple cubed (optional)
  • 1 kiwi sliced (optional)
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons ground flax optional
Simple Coconut Granola (Optional)
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup raw whole almonds
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons honey

Equipment

  • blender
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

  1. To make the optional granola, preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, shredded coconut, and almonds for the granola.
  3. In a small saucepan, gently melt the coconut oil. Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup, honey, espresso powder, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract until mixed well.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in a thin layer.
  5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown. Let the granola cool completely on the sheet before breaking it apart. This takes about 5 minutes.
  6. To make the smoothie, place all smoothie ingredients into your blender. Start with 1 cup of pineapple juice and add more if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  7. Blend until completely smooth. Pour into glasses and top with the homemade coconut granola if you made it.

Notes

This recipe is flexible for busy parents. If you need to make it faster, skip the optional granola or make it ahead of time. For a greener option that kids might accept, you can add a handful of spinach; the strong fruit flavors usually mask the taste.

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