Banana and Pineapple Smoothie This drink is an ideal energy boost using readily Nutritional information per portion (323g): calories fat saturates sugars salt available ingredients. 166.8 0.6g 0.2g 39.7g 0.2g <1% 1% 44% 3% of an adult’s guideline daily amount Equipment Ingredients Blender or bowl and fork Serves 4–6 Measuring jug 4 medium bananas, ripe Can opener 1 litre pineapple juice Glasses to serve 200ml coconut milk Ice cubes OR crushed ice (15ml water) Method 1. Peel the bananas and break each one into roughly 5 pieces. LGC066 2. Put the banana pieces into a blender and add the Copyright © Children’s Food Trust Copyright © Children’s pineapple juice and coconut milk. 3. Blend until smooth. 4. Alternatively, mash the bananas in a bowl with a fork and gradually mix in the juice and coconut milk. 5. Add a few ice cubes or crushed ice before serving. Something to try next time • Try adding different tropical fruit, such as peeled and chopped ripe mago or papaya. Vary the thickness with more juice or ice. Top Tips • Use fresh fruit and fresh juce for maximum energy. • Chill the coconut milk and pineapple juice in the fridge for at least an hour before Prepare now, eat later making a Banana and Pineapple Smoothie. • Serve straightaway for best results. • Cover and store in the fridge for 1–2 hours. Look at the Let’s Get Cooking Skills chart to see which skills you have used today. www.letsgetcooking.org.uk Skills used: 1, 3, 5, 7f, 9d, 9f. This recipe was developed with funding from the Big Lottery Fund.