Published 4/4/2021 • Updated 4/11/2021
Pineapple Smoothie = Favorite Tropical Smoothie
Fruit smoothies are a regular here at Fit Foodie Finds. We love a good banana smoothie, strawberry smoothie, green smoothie, spinach smoothie, the list goes on! This pineapple smoothie recipe is so refreshing, sweet, and easy to make! It truly tastes like vacation, which is why it’s one of our favorites.
Ingredients for a Pineapple Smoothie
No need to go overboard when making a pineapple smoothie. This recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients. Ready in 5 Minutes: pop all of your ingredients into a blender and blend away. This pineapple banana smoothie is ready in 5 minutes. Kid-Friendly: the kids will be begging you to make them this smoothie because it truly tastes like dessert!
Frozen pineapple: it is important to use frozen pineapple because this will be the base of your smoothie.Banana: banana is another great way to add sweetness without adding any white sugar.Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt not only helps smooth things out, but it also adds protein! Pineapple juice: pineapple juice is a necessity to get that tropical flavor you love.Almond milk: in order to reduce sugar, we decided to use half almond milk, which also gave this pineapple smoothie recipe a super creamy consistency.
Can I use fresh pineapple?
You can use fresh pineapple in this recipe, but if you do, we recommend adding in a few cups of ice for your base.
Where can I find pineapple juice?
We actually used the juice from a can of 100% pineapple chunks. Look in the canned fruit section of any grocery store.
How to Make a Pineapple Smoothie
Other Variations
Make it Green: looking to amp up your pineapple banana smoothie with some greens? Add a handful of fresh spinach or kale and blend it right up! Add Protein Powder: protein powder is a great way to sneak extra protein into your diet. Add 1 serving of your favorite protein powder to your smoothie before blending. For this recipe, we recommend vanilla protein powder. Make it Vegan: hoping to turn this smoothie vegan? Simply swap the Greek yogurt for non-dairy yogurt, or just omit it altogether.
How to Freeze Pineapple for Smoothies
Got a fresh pineapple on hand and hoping to freeze it for later? Here’s how to do it!
Make a Smoothie Bowl!
Looking to make this pineapple smoothie more of a full meal? Serve it as a smoothie bowl! Pour the smoothie into a bowl and then top it with all of your favorite toppings. Here’s what we topped ours with:
Fresh PineappleBlackberriesStrawberriesBlueberriesPomegranate ArilsChia SeedsShredded Coconut
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