Poi Fruit Smoothie adds another useful Hawaiʻi and Pacific-inspired recipe to the archive, built from source-backed ingredients and simple home-cooking steps. It helps round out the site with a practical dish readers can make beside the traditional coconut, taro, breadfruit, and seafood recipes already collected here.

If you enjoy this style of Pacific cooking, you may also want to try Pacific recipe gallery.

Ingredients

12 oz. Poi, undiluted ((1 1/2 cups))
3 cups Seasonal fruit
4 1/2 cups Low fat milk

Instructions

Make fruit purée individually from fruit in a blender and set aside for proper recipe measurement. Many types of fruits work well in this recipe, including banana, papaya, soursop, mango, pineapple, etc.
Add your measured purée to the blender along with the milk and poi, and blend until smooth.
Pour into keiki cups and serve cold; serving size is 1 1/2 C or 12 oz.

Helpful Tips

Prepare the 12 oz. poi before you start so the recipe moves smoothly.
Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness near the end, especially when fruit ripeness varies.

FAQ

Is poi fruit smoothie a traditional recipe?

This page is written from a Hawaiʻi Nutrition Center recipe source and is framed as a Hawaiʻi or Pacific-inspired home recipe rather than a claim about every island tradition.