# Energy-Boosting Blended Beverages This Pineapple Smoothie is a Source of Healthy Fats and Protein By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pineapple-smoothie References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/energy-smoothie) This pineapple smoothie is sure to give you a huge energy boost, making it a great breakfast option for on the go folks. From Refinery 29, The Sweetheart smoothie recipe also makes a great morning snack or [post-workout refresher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-bowls). The pineapple smoothie not only contains the delicious tropical fruit, the non-dairy recipe also calls for ingredients such as coconut milk, extra virgin olive oil, ground flax seeds and [hemp protein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manitoba-harvest-hemp). This makes it perfect for people with dietary restrictions or who are lactose intolerant. The blended beverage provides a source of healthy fats from the flax while the hemp offers a vegan source of protein. The combination of coconut and pineapple also creates a fun, tropical, island-inspired flavor that is ideal to ring in warmer weather. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Blended Beverages:** Capitalizing on the growing demand for nutritious and convenient beverages, businesses can create innovative blended beverage options that provide energy and cater to specific dietary needs. - **Non-dairy Alternatives:** With the rise in lactose intolerance and plant-based diets, there is an opportunity for the dairy industry to explore and expand non-dairy product offerings such as coconut milk and hemp protein. - **Functional Ingredients:** By incorporating functional ingredients like ground flax seeds and hemp protein into blended beverages, companies can offer consumers added health benefits and tap into the functional foods market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can leverage the energy-boosting blended beverage trend and develop new products that cater to consumer demands for healthy, convenient and flavorful options. - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can capitalize on the non-dairy trend and invest in alternative milk options like coconut milk to meet the growing demand for plant-based alternatives. - **Health Food Industry:** The health food industry can take advantage of the demand for functional ingredients and develop innovative products that combine taste, convenience, and health benefits to cater to health-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutritious Breakfast Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-protein-smoothie.md) - [Delicious Protein-Packed Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprotein-smoothie.md) - [Mouth-Watering Breakfast Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked.md) - [Vegan Egg White Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egg-white-smoothie.md) - [Recovery-Promoting Blueberry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-tart-cherry-smoothie.md) - [Meal Replacement Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-meal-smoothies.md) - [Muscle-Building Berry Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectamino-x-gary-brecka-smoothie.md) - [Energy-Boosting Fruit Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sk-refreshers.md) - [On-the-Go Fruit Protein Smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-smoothie.md)