The Rainbow Warrior Recipe
Coconut milk, coconut water, lime, mango, pineapple, banana & spinach.
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Ingredients
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Smoothie Base
Fruit
Greens & Add-ins
Method
Smoothie Base
Combine liquids
Pour 1 cup coconut milk and 1 cup coconut water into the blender. Add 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice. This creates a creamy, slightly tangy liquid base that helps everything blend smoothly.
Fruit
Add fruit
Add 1 cup diced ripe mango, 1 cup diced pineapple, and 1 peeled banana (use a frozen banana for thicker texture). These fruits provide natural sweetness and tropical flavor.
Greens & Add-ins
Sweeten if needed
If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, add up to 1 teaspoon honey or agave (start with 1 tsp and adjust to taste).
Blend on high for 45–75 seconds (or until completely smooth). Stop and scrape down the sides once or twice to ensure even blending. If the smoothie is too thick, add 2–4 tablespoons additional coconut water and blend again; if too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a small piece of frozen banana and re-blend.
Taste and adjust: check acidity and sweetness. Add a squeeze more lime (about 1–2 tsp) for brightness or another 1/2 tsp sweetener if needed.
Serve immediately: pour into two glasses (or one large) and garnish if desired with a small pineapple wedge or lime wheel.