Name: Hibiscus Pineapple Smoothie: Refreshing Recipe for a Tropical Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers; 2 cups water; 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped; 1 medium banana, sliced; 1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of your choice); 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie); Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Description

This refreshing Hibiscus Pineapple Banana Smoothie combines the tartness of hibiscus tea with the sweetness of pineapple and banana, all blended with creamy coconut milk. It’s a perfect choice for a nutritious breakfast or a revitalizing snack, offering a delightful tropical flavor in every sip.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
2 cups water
1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 medium banana, sliced
1 cup coconut milk (or any milk of your choice)
2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Ice cubes (optional, for a chilled smoothie)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers under cold water to remove impurities.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed hibiscus flowers, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the hibiscus tea steep for an additional 10 minutes.
Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl or pitcher, discarding the flowers. Allow to cool to room temperature.
While the tea cools, peel and chop the pineapple into small chunks, removing the core.
Slice the banana into rounds.
If desired, prepare ice cubes for a chilled smoothie.
In a blender, combine 1 cup of cooled hibiscus tea, chopped pineapple, sliced banana, coconut milk, honey or agave syrup, and lime juice.
If using, add ice cubes to the blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth, about 30-60 seconds. Adjust consistency with more hibiscus tea or coconut milk if needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or lime juice as desired.
Pour the smoothie into tall glasses and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Optionally, add a slice of pineapple or lime wedge on the rim of the glass for decoration.

Notes

Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before consuming.
Freeze leftover smoothie in ice cube trays for future use.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes