Healthy Recipe: Pineapple Coconut Water Smoothie

Substituting milk or yogurt with water in a smoothie may not seem so appealing, but with the right ingredients, it can make a clean, refreshing, healthy treat to help start your day or recover from a strenuous workout. Find flavor in healthy foods, and ditch the unwanted calories found in most smoothie bases. You’ll need: 1 large pineapple, skinned and cored 1 tbsp dried coconut flake 1 tsp fresh lime juice 1 cup purified water 1 cup ice Pinch salt Combine ingredients in a large blender starting with liquids on the bottom. Blend until smooth. If you’re drinking this smoothie after a workout, consider adding a healthy, naturally-derived vanilla protein powder to aid in physical recovery.