Believe it or not, this jet-black Charcoal Smoothie is actually bursting with tropical fruit flavor! (And detoxifying benefits!)
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Tropical Fruit Charcoal Smoothie
If you close your eyes, you’d never guess that this pineapple smoothie contains charcoal at all! All you taste is fruit!
Why charcoal?
I first tried charcoal in a juice blend from our yoga studio. I expected it to taste gross, but to my surprise it actually tasted really good. As in, I finished the whole thing!
Activated charcoal (not the stuff for your grill) is touted by many natural living enthusiasts as a somewhat of a cure-all with benefits including:
- Digestive system cleanse/detox
- Skin improvement
- Teeth whitening (when used for brushing)
I’m not sure about all the others, but I can definitely attest to charcoal’s “cleansing” effects. So if you have any issues with “slow” digestion, then this is something you might want to try!
There are also many reports of weight loss benefits (like this one on Fox News), though I’ve never gone on a full-scale juice cleanse myself.
I simply love to incorporate juices and smoothies into my daily healthy eating plan, and this is one of my new favorites — a total keeper!
Related: Our 10 favorite smoothie recipes for weight loss
Charcoal Detox Smoothie Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder
- 2 cups ice
A free printable copy of this charcoal smoothie recipe is available at the bottom of the post.
Keep reading for step-by-step instructions and preparation tips or click here to jump to printable recipe.
How to Make A Charcoal Detox Smoothie
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
PREP TIP: We actually started with a whole pineapple, and juiced it separately in a juicer. We then added this pineapple juice with the rest of the ingredients in the blender. This extra step prevents the smoothie from being pulpy, if you just popped the pineapple straight into the blender. Another option is to use prepared pineapple juice so you don’t have to fool with cutting up a pineapple.
Related: For another unique smoothie recipe, try our Strawberry “Superfood” Collagen Smoothie!
Healthy properties of this Charcoal Detox Smoothie*
- Cleansing (charcoal)
- Free-radical-fighting antioxidants (raspberries)
- Hydration & Potassium (coconut water)
- Immune system support (pineapple)
*Note: This is based on my own personal research & experience; I’m not claiming to be a medical professional. It is not recommended to take activated charcoal while pregnant. Activated charcoal may also interfere with certain medications, so check with your doctor before using. More information is available here.
Grab a free copy of our Tropical Pineapple Charcoal Smoothie Recipe:
Tropical Fruit & Charcoal Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 teaspoon activated charcoal powder
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Notes
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