This Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Copycat Recipe is a refreshing tropical smoothie with strawberry, pineapple, coconut, and white chocolate. Our version includes a scoop of your favorite protein powder to up the flavor and satisfaction even further.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
One of Tropical Smoothie Cafe's most popular drinks is their Bahama Mama Smoothie. It's a fruit smoothie with strawberry, pineapple, white chocolate, and coconut. You don't have to spend $7 per smoothie to try this combo of flavors, you can make your own Bahama mama smoothie recipe at home! Our copycat smoothie is made with simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store, with less added sugar, the addition of protein powder, and is inspired by the same tropical flavors. This smoothie is the perfect drink for a hot summer day!
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Pineapple and Frozen Strawberries - Frozen pineapple and frozen strawberries form the base of this smoothie. Make sure you use frozen fruit! Fresh strawberries and pineapple are delicious but won't give you the same texture. It helps to create the perfect smoothie consistency. Strawberries and pineapple are a great way to get an extra vitamin C boost.
- Unsweetened Coconut Milk - To create the essential coconut flavor, we use creamy coconut milk. You can find it near the almond milk in the refrigerated section. You could also use lite canned coconut milk for a creamier smoothie. If you have coconut water on hand, you could use that instead. It won't have the same creamy consistency but it will still be a refreshing smoothie.
- Protein Powder - We recommend adding in a scoop of your favorite protein powder. We recommend a vanilla or coconut flavor. Make sure that you choose a protein powder with a flavor you love, because the flavor of the protein will come through in this smoothie. Our personal favorite protein powder is Truvani, which is a plant-based, organic option. It blends really well into smoothies and also tastes delicious!
- White Chocolate Chips & Coconut Flakes (Optional) - To add the white chocolate flavor, feel free to sprinkle a few white chocolate chips on top of your smoothie or throw some into the blender. This will help to create those hints of white chocolate. We like Lily's or Enjoy Life for a vegan white chocolate option. Tropical Smoothie’s secret ingredient is a white chocolate syrup, which we didn't feel was necessary for a great end result. Extra coconut flakes can also be blended into the smoothie or sprinkled on top.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Equipment You’ll Need
For this recipe, you will need the following equipment:
- A high-speed blender (We use both the Ninja countertop blender and the Vitamix and love them both)
- Measuring cups & spoons
Step by Step Directions
1: Measure out all of the ingredients into a blender.
2: Blend on high for 20 seconds until smooth. Top with a few white chocolate chips or shredded coconut if desired.
Tips & Variations
- The taste of the protein powder will come through in this smoothie, so ensure you select a high quality protein powder with a taste that you like.
FAQ
Yes! This smoothie is a delicious drink for any dietary preference. For a dairy-free smoothie, ensure that you use a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips. As always, ensure each individual ingredient meets your dietary needs.
The best part about this recipe is how versatile it is. Feel free to mix up the smoothie ingredients. A few other ideas include hemp seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, frozen banana, greek yogurt, orange juice, pineapple juice, frozen mango, other tropical fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar, and honey. Add any of these ingredients and you'll have a refreshing treat.
Absolutely! The best way is to store the smoothie in an airtight container in the freezer. The night before you plan to eat it, simply let it thaw in the fridge overnight. This is a perfect way to prepare a quick breakfast ahead of time, especially on those hot days.
If you like this delicious smoothie recipe, check out a few of our other quick & easy snacks:
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Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (add more as needed to fully blend)
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- Optional: a few white chocolate chips and a sprinkle of shredded coconut
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend on high for 20 seconds until the smoothie is creamy and smooth. To emphasize the coconut and white chocolate flavor, add a few white chocolate chips and a pinch of shredded coconut to the blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
- For a dairy-free smoothie, ensure that you use a plant-based protein powder and dairy-free chocolate chips. As always, ensure each individual ingredient meets your dietary needs.
- The best part about this recipe is how versatile it is. Feel free to mix up the smoothie ingredients. A few other ideas include hemp seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, frozen banana, greek yogurt, orange juice, pineapple juice, frozen mango, other tropical fruits, maple syrup, agave nectar, and honey. Add any of these ingredients and you'll have a refreshing treat. Greek yogurt is a great way to add extra protein to the smoothie.
- The best way to make extra smoothie to save for later is to store the smoothie in an airtight container in the freezer. The night before you plan to eat it, simply let it thaw in the fridge overnight. This is a perfect way to prepare a quick breakfast ahead of time, especially on those hot days.
The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Bahama Mama Tropical Smoothie."
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