Power
Smoothie
Tropical fruit, coconut water, and fresh ginger — built to hydrate, replenish, and fuel your next session.
Ingredients
- 150g
- Orangefresh160g
- Ginger Rootfresh, peeled5g
- 2g
- Pineapplefrozen160g
- Strawberriesfresh160g
- 4g
Prep Instructions
Wash your fruit thoroughly before freezing. Visit the Kitchen Prep page to see exactly how I wash, clean, and freeze fruits and vegetables. Freeze the pineapple ahead of time — this replaces the need for ice and keeps the smoothie cold without watering it down. Always use a fresh orange — it blends smoother and delivers better flavor than frozen. For best results, use fresh strawberries as well. Frozen strawberries can make the blend too thick for a 24 oz blending cup and may require shaking the cup to loosen.
Peel and segment the fresh orange, removing as much pith as possible. Break the frozen pineapple into rough chunks. Peel the ginger root — a spoon works great for this — and measure out 5g.
Add the coconut water, fresh orange, ginger root, and sea salt to the blender. Blend on high for 60 seconds until smooth and fully combined.
Add the frozen pineapple, fresh strawberries, and honey. Blend on high for another 60 seconds until completely smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a small splash of coconut water and blend again.
Pour into a glass or take-along cup. Best served immediately for maximum nutrition. Want it thicker? Pop it in the freezer for 20 minutes before drinking. Drink within 24 hours if storing in the fridge.
Performance Benefits
Coconut water delivers natural electrolytes — potassium, magnesium, and sodium — to rehydrate fast after training.
Natural fruit sugars from pineapple and orange give you quick, clean carbohydrates your muscles can use immediately.
Ginger root contains gingerol — a potent anti-inflammatory compound that helps reduce soreness and supports recovery.
Orange, strawberries, and pineapple deliver 259mg of Vitamin C — 288% of your daily value in a single glass. Powerful immune support and collagen production in one drink.
11g of fiber from whole fruits keeps digestion on track. Pineapple adds bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down protein.
A small pinch of sea salt replenishes sodium lost through sweat — an often-missed performance detail in homemade smoothies.
Cooking Tips
Pour the coconut water, fresh orange, ginger root, and sea salt into the blender first and blend for 60 seconds before adding the frozen fruit. The extra liquid helps the blades move freely and prevents the mixture from stiffening up.
Out of a fruit? Kiwi is a solid substitute — it blends well and keeps the tropical flavor profile intact.
Pour leftover smoothie into ice pop bags (12" x 2.5") or popsicle molds and freeze. A quick grab on the way to the gym — just as nutritious and no blending required.
Built for the Ninja 24 oz Blending Cup. If using a larger blender, scale the recipe up proportionally.
When to Drink It
Drink 30–45 minutes before your session. Fast-acting fruit carbs give you immediate energy and coconut water hydrates you going in.
Ginger improves circulation and supports performance during the workout. Natural electrolytes keep you going through cardio and endurance sessions.
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