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Believe it or not, this jet black Coal smoothie actually bursts with tropical fruit flavor! (And detoxifying benefits!)
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Tropical fruit charcoal smoothie
If you close your eyes, you will never guess that this pineapple smoothie contains charcoal at all! All you taste is fruit!
Why the charcoal?
I first tried charcoal in a juice mix from our yoga studio. I was hoping it would taste unpleasant, but to my surprise, it actually tasted very good. As in, I finished the whole thing!
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Activated carbon (not the material for your grill) is touted by many natural life enthusiasts as a kind of cure with benefits including:
- Digestive system cleansing / detoxification
- Skin improvement
- Teeth whitening (when used for brushing)
I'm not sure of all the others, but I can definitely vouch for the "cleaning" effects of coal. So if you have a problem with "slow" digestion then this is something you might want to try!
There are also plenty of reports of weight loss benefits (like this one on Fox News), although I've never done a large-scale juice cleanse myself.
I just love incorporating 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
A free printable copy of this charcoal shake recipe is available at the bottom of the post.
Read on for step-by-step instructions and preparation tips, or click here to jump to the printable recipe.
How to Make a Charcoal Detox Smoothie
Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
TIP PREPARED: In fact, we start with a whole pineapple and squeeze it separately in a juicer. Then we add this pineapple juice with the rest of the ingredients in the blender. This additional step prevents the smoothie from becoming pulpy if you just put the pineapple directly into the blender. Another option is to use prepared pineapple juice so you don't have to cheat by cutting a pineapple.
Related: For another unique smoothie recipe, try our Strawberry Collagen Smoothie "Superfood"!
Healthy properties of this charcoal detox smoothie *
- Cleaning (charcoal)
- Antioxidants that fight free radicals (raspberries)
- Hydration and Potassium (coconut water)
- Support to the immune system (pineapple)
* Note: This is based on my own personal research and experience; I do not claim to be a medical professional. Taking activated charcoal during pregnancy is not recommended. Activated charcoal can also interfere with certain medications, so check with your doctor before using it. More information is available here.
Get a free copy of our tropical pineapple charcoal smoothie recipe:
Tropical Fruit and Coal Smoothie
Believe it or not, this Jet Black Charcoal Smoothie is truly full of tropical fruit flavor! (And detoxifying benefits!)
Course: drinks
American kitchen
Servings: 2
Calories: 201 kcal
Author: Stacey, also known as the soccer mom
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup of raspberries
- 1/2 cup of lime juice
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 teaspoon of activated charcoal powder
- 2 cups of ice
Instructions
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Combine ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
Recipe Notes
Note: Nutritional information is only a rough estimate; Actual values ​​will vary based on the exact ingredients used and the amount of recipe prepared.
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