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Here’s how to make our favorite pineapple smoothie! It’s got just the right creamy texture and is bursting with fruity, tropical flavor.
Calling all pineapple lovers! There’s not much better than slicing up cubes of a juicy fresh pineapple to snack on. The sweet tropical flavor is simply irresistible. So here’s a smoothie recipe that captures all that beauty—this pineapple smoothie!
All you need is a handful of ingredients make a smooth, frothy yellow puree with the best fruity flavor. Alex and I love a lot of different smoothie recipes, but there’s something about the tropical flavor of this one that gives it a special place in our hearts!
Ingredients in this pineapple smoothie
This pineapple smoothie has just a few ingredients and it’s mostly fruit! There are no added juices or sweeteners. Here’s what you need:
- Frozen pineapple: Frozen pineapple makes that perfectly icy texture. You can use fresh too (if so, use a frozen banana instead of fresh). Frozen pineapple is easy to find and store for whenever you have a smoothie craving.
- Banana: The banana helps to make a creamy texture and accentuate the sweetness.
- Water and milk: A combination of water and milk together makes just the right creaminess. You can use any type of dairy or non-dairy milk.
- Ice: Ice makes the perfect frothy texture.
- Fresh lime juice: The citrus amps the flavors; you can substitute lemon juice if it’s all you have on hand.
Ways to add protein
This pineapple smoothie is mostly fruit! It makes a deliciously tasty and healthy snack, but if you’re looking for a meal replacement it’s best to add an ingredient with protein to make it more filling. Here’s what to do:
- Greek yogurt: Yogurt adds protein and probiotics for a healthy gut. Try blending in ¼ cup to ½ cup, to taste (if necessary, add a splash of water to get it to blend).
- Cashew butter: Cashew or almond butter works well with pineapple. Use a dollop of about 1 tablespoon (keep in mind, this dulls the color and flavor a bit).
- Protein powder: Use your favorite brand, including plain or vanilla flavored. We typically like this Orgain brand protein powder, which we use for our homemade protein bars.
Making it dairy free
You can make this pineapple smoothie into a vegan smoothie by using your favorite non-dairy milk instead of dairy milk. Here are the types of plant-based milk we like to use:
- Oat milk: Oat milk has a great creamy texture and flavor; it’s ideal for smoothies.
- Almond milk: This type of milk is a little closer to water in its texture; we prefer oat milk but it works well in smoothies.
- Coconut milk: It’s super thick and adds a strong coconut flavor.
- Soy milk: This milk has a sweet flavor and thick texture; we use it less than the options above, but it still works!
Pineapple smoothie flavor variations
Want to vary your pineapple smoothie? Here are a few more flavor ideas to mix in:
- Strawberry: Swap in half of the fruit with frozen strawberries to make a Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie.
- Mango (or peach): Substitute 1 cup of the frozen pineapple with 1 cup frozen mangos or peaches to make a Mango Pineapple Smoothie.
- Coconut: Use coconut milk, or throw in a handful of coconut to the mix (or toasted coconut). It tastes like a piña colada!
- Vanilla. Add ¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla to add complexity.
- Mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.
Smoothie storage
This smoothie is best eaten immediately. But you can store this pineapple smoothie for about 1 day refrigerated. Store it in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. It may separate, which is perfectly normal! Just shake it up and you’re good to go.
Dietary notes
This pineapple smoothie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, use dairy-free milk.
Perfect Pineapple Smoothie
Here’s how to make the best pineapple smoothie! It’s got just the right creamy texture and is bursting with sweet fruity flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 small smoothies 1x
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Smoothie
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen pineapple (or fresh, peeled and cubed)
- 1/2 banana
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)*
- 5 ice cubes
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients except 1 cup frozen pineapple in a blender. Blend until smooth, stopping and stirring as necessary.
- Add the final cup of frozen pineapple and blend again. Eat immediately or store in a sealed jar for 1 day.
Notes
*To amp the protein, use ¼ to ½ cup Greek yogurt instead of milk. If necessary, add a few more splashes of water until the smoothie blends.
More smoothie recipes
Want more smoothie recipes? There are so many to try:
- Try fruit smoothies like a banana smoothie, apple smoothie, acai berry smoothie, mango smoothie, or peach smoothie.
- Go for berries with our popular strawberry smoothie, raspberry smoothie, or mixed berry smoothie.
- Mix up a creamy peanut butter banana smoothie, protein smoothie, or yogurt smoothie.
- Get your veggies with a kale smoothie, celery smoothie, avocado smoothie, green smoothie, beet smoothie, or broccoli smoothie.
I shall try the pineapple smoothie…….