Ingredients
Method
- Place the banana, coconut water, lime juice, orange, pineapple chunks, nutmeg, ginger, and ice cubes into a high-speed blender.
- Blend all the ingredients together on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth, adding 0.1 to 0.2 cups (approx. 0.8 to 1.6 fl oz / 24 to 48g) of additional water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- Divide the freshly blended smoothie evenly between two serving glasses and enjoy immediately.
- Freeze Your Bananas: For an ultra-creamy, milkshake-like consistency without any dairy, peel and freeze your bananas the night before. This trick naturally thickens the drink so you don't have to rely entirely on ice cubes, which can water down the flavor.
- Adjust the Ginger: Fresh ginger has a wonderful, spicy kick, but its potency can vary depending on how fresh it is. Start with half a tablespoon if you are sensitive to spice, blend, taste, and then add the rest if you want that fiery zing!
- Add Citrus Zest: Before juicing your lime or peeling your orange, grate a little bit of the zest into the blender. The essential oils in the citrus skins pack a massive flavor punch without adding extra liquid.
Load Liquids First: Always pour your coconut water and lime juice into the blender before adding the harder ingredients like ice and frozen pineapple. This creates a vortex that pulls the solid ingredients down, saving your blender's motor and ensuring a silkier texture.