Weight Gain Smoothie - Naturally Sweet & Creamy Recipe (2024)

This smoothie recipe is inspired by my favorite treat at Disney World—the Dole Whip. Along with being a much healthier treat, it also works as a great weight-gain smoothie for those needing to increase their calories.

If you need to gain weight or increase your calorie intake, there are a few easy swaps you can make in smoothie recipes to do this. I’m sharing what those are and how to use them to help you consume healthy smoothies that can help you gain weight in a healthy way.

High Calorie Ingredients

Traditional Dole Whip screams pineapple and coconut, but if you read the ingredient label you’ll find a lot more. For example, dextrose, maltodextrin, citric acid, artificial color, natural and artificial flavors and cellulose gums.

The recipe we’re making today is just four ingredients, and they are all plant-based whole foods. In other words, our version of the classic dole whip recipe will do your body some serious good! It includes:

• Full-fat coconut milk: Full-fat coconut milk is a great way to add more calories and healthy fat to smoothies and more. My go-to brand is Thai Kitchen Organic Unsweetened Coconut Milk and it has 14g of fat and 140 calories per serving.
• Pineapple juice: Look for pineapple juice that is 100% juice (no weird additives) to add sweetness and flavor to this fun creation.
• Frozen pineapple: Pineapple is higher on the glycemic index and is loaded with vitamin C and manganese.
• Banana: Also higher on the glycemic index, banana contains vitamin B6, potassium, fiber and vitamin C.

I also recommend adding in a plant-based protein powder like my protein powder recipe to turn this smoothie into a meal. You can also add up to one cup of leafy greens for even more benefits.

Healthy Fat Boosts

If you are looking to add more healthy fat to smoothies, you can also include the following:

• Hemp hearts
• Chia seeds
• Nut butter
• Coconut flakes
• Avocado

It’s not hard to boost smoothies with the nutrients you need to help your body thrive, and these are all great options that either add no flavor or add a light, nutty taste to your favorite smoothie recipes.

How to Make a Weight Gain Smoothie

When you need to gain weight, it can be difficult to get additional calories from regular meals. Adding a high-calorie smoothie to your diet is a great option to maximize calorie intake. Here’s how I’m blending mine:

1. Shake the can of coconut milk vigorously to combine the fat and the milk before opening and pouring it into a measuring cup. If the contents are still a little separated when you open the can, whisk until the cream is well incorporated into the liquid.
2. Add all of the ingredients to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy. To thin the consistency, add a little more pineapple juice or filtered water.
3. Serve in a glass with a straw or spoon, depending on how thick you made it.

Turn this into a fun dessert by adding coconut whipped cream to the finished product, or sprinkle some chia seeds on top.

More Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Here are more recipes we have that are higher in calories, yet packed with nutrients to make sure you gain weight in a healthy way.

• Vanilla Protein Shake: Perfect to refuel your body after a workout.
• Chocolate Protein Shake: Oozing with peanut butter goodness and oh-so-filling.
• Almond Butter Smoothie: Swap almond milk with full-fat coconut milk and enjoy this creamy smoothie that tastes like an almond butter and jelly sandwich.
• PCOS Smoothie: A creamy pumpkin smoothie that will fill you up and fuel your day.

Would you please rate + review this smoothie once you’ve tried it? I’d love to hear how yours turns out!