High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie Recipe for Weight Gain

People who want to make exotic high-calorie smoothies that can help them gain weight can struggle to pick the right ingredients because, although some tropical fruits are calorie-dense, many are low in calories and can impede mass gains.

For example, 3.5 oz (100 g) of pineapple has 50 calories while the same quantity of coconut has 354 calories.

Nonetheless, to dodge the fruit-picking process and save precious time in your weight gain journey, you can follow our High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie recipe.

Why is our recipe better than others?

First, we are experts in preparing high-calorie smoothies. In fact, we used our guide for making weight gain smoothies to come up with the recipe for the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie found a few paragraphs below.

Second, we dedicated a whole article to high-calorie fruits, so we know which tropical fruits are best for a weight gain smoothie.

Third, we got Iulia Serban, RDN, to verify the recipe from a medical perspective. Moreover, we documented the whole recipe with pictures, so it's easy and enjoyable for you to follow it.

Equipment

To make the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie, you need three pieces of kitchen equipment:

• Blender
• Knife
• Spoon

Ingredients

• 1 medium (4.2 oz or 118 g) banana
• 1/2 cup (2.6 oz or 75 g) avocado cubes
• 1.4 oz (40 g) dried mango
• 0.4 oz (10 g) shredded desiccated coconut meat
• 0.5 oz (14 g) cashews
• 1 scoop (1.1 oz or 32 g) whey protein powder
• 10.1 fl oz (300 ml) pineapple juice
• 6.8 fl oz (200 ml) water

Role of each ingredient

Since we crafted this weight gain smoothie recipe using our guide on how to make high-calorie smoothies, we ensured that each ingredient has a purpose.

Below are the main reasons for choosing each ingredient in the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie.

Firstly, the smoothie's central ingredients are shredded coconut meat, dried mango, avocado cubes, and banana because they are all tropical fruits that count among the fruits with the most calories.

Secondly, cashews bring a plus of calories and balance out the sweetness.

Moreover, whey protein powder has the job of increasing the smoothie's protein.

Finally, pineapple juice and water are on the ingredient list to thin out the smoothie's texture. In addition, pineapple juice brings yet another tropical flavor to the mix.

Ingredient substitutions

If you are vegan, on a dairy-free diet, or allergic to nuts, you need to substitute some of the ingredients in the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie to adjust it to your diet.

For vegans and dairy-free diets:

• Substitute whey protein powder with plant-based protein powders, like pea, soy, or spirulina powder.

For nut allergies:

• Substitute cashews with seeds, like chia or pumpkin seeds.

Optional add-ins

You can use add-ins to improve the taste and enhance the nutrients in the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie.

Here are a few add-ins that work for this smoothie:

• Cinnamon, for taste;
• Ginger, to balance the sweetness;
• Lime or lemon juice, to balance the sweetness.

Instructions

1. Break banana

2. Slice avocado into cubes

3. Adapt ingredients to blender size

4. Add ingredients

5. Blend

6. Serve

That's a wrap! You can now enjoy a high-calorie tropical smoothie that will help you gain weight while making you feel you're on a relaxing palm tree beach.

In terms of taste, you will recognize mango, pineapple, and banana flavors, so a single exotic fruit cannot describe the overall taste of this smoothie. Instead, the word that best depicts this smoothie's flavor is "tropical."

How to thin

If you'd like the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie to be less thick, you can thin it out by adding more pineapple juice or water.

We recommend, however, using water instead of pineapple juice for thinning because the smoothie is already pretty sweet.

How to store

As a rule of thumb, although we recommend drinking the smoothie right after blending to have the best experience, you can safely store it in the fridge for about a day.

Nutrition facts

• Volume: 26.7 fl oz (789 ml)
• Calories: 773
• Protein: 33 g
• Carbs: 113 g
• Fat: 26 g

Out of the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie's 773 calories, 58% come from carbohydrates, 30% from fats, and 17% from protein.

Therefore, this smoothie is mainly a source of energizing carbohydrates that also provides a solid amount of fats and a significant number of proteins, which aid in building muscle.

Now, for a more detailed view, let's explore how each ingredient contributes to the smoothie's overall nutrition facts.

Who is the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie for

The High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie brings the most benefits to people who need many calories to maintain their weight and to persons looking to gain weight.

To be more specific, here is a list of people who can benefit from adding the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie to their diets:

• People with a fast metabolism;
• Skinny males and females;
• Persons looking to build muscle;
• Bodybuilders in their bulking phase;
• Athletes and fitness enthusiasts;
• Underweight toddlers, kids, and teenagers (if the portion is adjusted);
• Pregnant women, while respecting doctor's recommendations;
• Persons with an increased need for calories due to medical conditions like cancer or malnutrition;
• Elderly people with dentition problems.

Benefits of drinking this smoothie

Our High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie has plenty of health benefits, from gaining weight and building muscle to improving heart health and saving money.

Explore 7 of the smoothie's benefits below.

1. Gain weight easier

The first benefit of drinking the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie is that it helps people gain weight easier without filling up their stomachs too much.

As proof, according to the top of the best weight gain foods for females, 91% of the females who gain weight successfully consume smoothies.

Boost calories

The High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie increases caloric intake because it's nutritious, having 773 calories per serving. All these calories will help you get on a daily caloric surplus, the fundamental condition for gaining weight.

Ability to eat more

In addition to increasing total caloric intake, the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie helps you eat more because it keeps your appetite satisfied only for short periods of time.

As evidence, a University of Bristol study compared fruit smoothies with fresh fruits and other drinks in terms of satiety. They concluded that fruit smoothies are more filling than drinks that are less alike to food (e.g., water and milk) but less filling than solid foods.^[8]

2. Build more muscle

Another benefit of drinking the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie is that it can increase your capacity to build muscle because it has 33 g of proteins, most of which come from the whey protein powder in the smoothie's composition.

As proof, a pre-workout serving of 20 g of protein, according to a University of Birmingham trial on protein ingestion effects, is enough to promote muscle-building.^[9]

Because it has between 20 and 40 g of protein, the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie can replace pre-workout meals designed for muscle gain.

3. Increase energy

The High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie increases energy levels because it's full of carbs, most of which come from the banana, dried mango, and pineapple juice in the smoothie's composition.

After all, as stated in a University of Lausanne study on the energy potential of carbs, carbohydrates are the main energy source for humans.^[10]

4. Strengthen bones

The High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie can strengthen bones because it contains whey protein powder, a source of calcium.

Because it has 150 mg of calcium, this smoothie provides 15% of the daily recommended intake of calcium.

5. Improve immunity

Another benefit of consuming the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie is that you will get loaded with antioxidants, given the smoothie contains six antioxidant sources: bananas, avocado, dried mango, cashews, whey protein powder, and pineapple juice.

Antioxidants, according to a scientific review of antioxidants, increase health protection and disease prevention.^[11]

6. Support heart health

The High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie is also good for the heart because it lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease and reduces blood pressure.

According to a Harvard study on the link between avocados and cardiovascular disease, avocados lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.^[12]

Also, the potassium found in the banana and avocado helps regulate blood pressure.

As scientific proof, potassium, according to a review of the effects of potassium, lowers blood pressure.^[13]

7. Save money

Finally, the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie is affordable because the ingredients used to make it cost a total of $4.7.

After all, one of the smoothie's ingredients, the banana, counts among the cheapest high-calorie foods.

For comparison, a 20 oz (600 ml) Island Impact smoothie costs around $7 at Smoothie King, which is 150% more expensive.

Recipe summary

To follow our High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie recipe in a compressed format, check the summary below.

High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie for Weight Gain

This recipe shows you how to make a high-calorie tropical smoothie designed for weight gain. The smoothie has a combo of exotic flavors, including mango, pineapple, banana, and more.

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Prep Time 3 minutes mins

Blend Time 1 minute min

Total Time 4 minutes mins

Course Smoothies

Servings 1 person

Calories 773 kcal

Equipment

• 1 Blender
• 1 Knife
• 1 Tablespoon

Ingredients

  

• 1 medium banana (4.2 oz or 118 g)
• 1/2 cup avocado cubes (2.6 oz or 75 g)
• 1.4 oz dried mango (40 g)
• 0.4 oz shredded desiccated coconut
• 0.5 oz cashews (14 g)
• 1 scoop whey protein powder (1.1 oz or 32 g)
• 10.1 fl oz pineapple juice (300 ml)
• 6.8 fl oz water (200 ml)

Instructions

 

• Peel the banana and break it so it will fit in the blender.
  1 medium banana
  
• Split an avocado in half by cutting through the middle of it (around its core). Then, remove the pit with a spoon. Cut one of the two avocado halves into cubes by slicing it longitudinally and laterally without piercing the skin. Finally, spoon out the avocado cubes.

  One avocado half should yield around 1/2 cup (75 g) of avocado cubes. If you get a lower amount, slice the other half of the avocado.
  1/2 cup avocado cubes
  
• Think whether all the ingredients will fit inside your blender.

  If you use a small blender with a capacity of less than 800 ml (27 fl oz), break the ingredients into two or more identical portions, then follow the next instructions for each of them individually.
  1 medium banana, 1.4 oz dried mango, 0.4 oz shredded desiccated coconut, 0.5 oz cashews, 1 scoop whey protein powder, 10.1 fl oz pineapple juice, 6.8 fl oz water, 1/2 cup avocado cubes
• Add the ingredients to the blender making sure pineapple juice and water end up at its bottom.

  If you own a blender with an ingredient recipient that installs upside down on the blender, always add the pineapple juice and water lastly. This way, the blades will work smoothly without clogging in other ingredients.
  1 medium banana, 1/2 cup avocado cubes, 1.4 oz dried mango, 0.4 oz shredded desiccated coconut, 0.5 oz cashews, 1 scoop whey protein powder, 10.1 fl oz pineapple juice, 6.8 fl oz water
  
• Blend the ingredients until the smoothie develops a fine texture (about 30-60 seconds).

  If you own a less powerful blender, you may need to mix the ingredients for longer than 1 minute. Still, to prevent overheating your blender, abide by the recommended blending duration in your blender's manual.
  
• Pour the smoothie into a glass or a shaker bottle, and serve.
  

Notes

Here are 7 benefits of drinking the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie:

1. Gain weight easier
2. Build muscle
3. Increase energy
4. Strengthen bones
5. Improve immunity
6. Support heart health
7. Save money

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Now, why don't you explore other smoothie recipes below?

Other high-calorie smoothie recipes for weight gain

If you want to try other homemade smoothies that can help you gain weight besides the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie, visit our full list of high-calorie smoothie recipes,

And if you want to get creative, you can build your own high-calorie smoothie recipes. Learn what can you add to your smoothie and how to bring extra calories to it from our guide on how to make high-calorie smoothies for weight gain.

And in case you get bored of smoothies...

Try switching high-calorie smoothies for high-calorie shakes. If you don't know the difference, check our smoothie vs shake comparison.

How to gain healthy weight with smoothies

Although the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie can be healthy for people looking to gain weight, it needs to be complemented by solid nutritious foods and a regular exercise regimen to ensure efficient weight gain.

First of all, by eating a high-calorie diet and not exercising, you will gain weight in the form of fat instead of muscle.

Secondly, according to registered dietitian Iulia Serban, if you focus on liquid foods instead of solid ones, you will struggle to get satiated and maintain a healthy dentition.

In short, your weight gain diet should contain a combination of high-calorie drinks, like smoothies, and especially high-calorie foods.

Here are some high-calorie foods that can help you gain weight:

• High-calorie snacks, like weight gain bars;
• High-calorie vegetables;
• Weight gain fruits.

Besides enjoying the High-Calorie Tropical Smoothie, with high-calorie foods and drinks in your diet, and regular workouts, you'll gain weight more efficiently than ever.