This easy pineapple smoothie recipe is made with frozen pineapple chunks, Greek yogurt, pineapple juice, and a banana. It tastes like tropical paradise!
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.
Why make this smoothie?
100% Real Fruit: this pineapple smoothie is made with 100% real fruit AKA there is no sugar-filled purees involved.
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!
Ingredients for a Pineapple Smoothie
No need to go overboard when making a pineapple smoothie. This recipe calls for 5 simple ingredients.
- 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.
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How to Make a Pineapple Smoothie
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides.
- Add more almond milk as needed depending on how thick you like your smoothies.
- Serve immediately.
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.
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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!
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Core and dice a large pineapple into 1-inch chunks.
- Then, place the pineapple chunks on the baking sheet, making sure none of the pieces are touching.
- Freeze for around 1 hour. Then, transfer the pineapple chunks to a freezer-safe gallon-size bag. freeze for up to 3 months.
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 Pineapple
- Blackberries
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate Arils
- Chia Seeds
- Shredded Coconut
Pineapple Smoothie
This pineapple smoothie recipe is so refreshing it tastes like vacation. It’s made with frozen pineapple, banana, Greek yogurt, and pineapple juice!
Prep: 5 mintuesCook: 0 minutesTotal: 26 minute
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice (we used the juice from 100% canned pineapple)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (+ more as needed)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth. Option to add more almond milk as needed to thin out your smoothie.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass or eat with your favorite toppings as a smoothie bowl.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2
Calories: 153
Sugar: 26
Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 34
Fiber: 3
Protein: 3
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