This pineapple smoothie is a tropical combination of pineapple, banana, pineapple juice and Greek yogurt, all blended together until creamy and smooth. A great smoothie for breakfast or snack time!
When I want to feel like I’m on a island vacation, I reach for a pineapple smoothie. It’s frosty, refreshing and tastes like a tropical mixed drink (without the alcohol!).
We are all about the smoothies these days – they’re quick, nutritious and totally refreshing. This pineapple smoothie is a current favorite because I can’t get enough of all those tropical flavors.
HOW DO YOU MAKE A PINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE?
Smoothies are extremely easy to make, and this one is no exception. It’s important to use frozen pineapple to get that perfect smoothie texture. Combine your frozen pineapple, banana, pineapple juice, and Greek yogurt in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
I use just standard pineapple juice for my pineapple smoothie. However, it’s perfectly acceptable to use a mixed pineapple juice. For example, orange pineapple or orange pineapple banana are two great flavors for this pineapple smoothie.
What goes great with pineapple? Coconut of course! If you desire a more pina colada type flavor for your pineapple smoothie, simply add coconut milk and you’re on your way to tropical paradise. Adding some other tropical fruits like mango will mix up the flavor of your smoothie as well.
Some ingredients that can be used to up the health factor of your pineapple smoothie are
- Protein powder
- Chia seeds
- Spinach
- Flax seeds
WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF PINEAPPLE?
Pineapple is chock full of health benefits. Pineapple contains 131% of a person’s daily vitamin C intake. Outside of that, it improves mental health, cardiovascular health, reduces inflammation, and so much more1
IS PINEAPPLE GOOD FOR WEIGHT LOSS?
Pineapple has been dubbed the “natural weight loss food.” It contains a very low calorie count and is quite filling. Good gut health aids in natural weight loss as well, and pineapple has properties that support good gut health.
I liketo begin my day with a pineapple smoothie. It takes just minutes to prepare and always makes me feel like I’m getting my morning off to a great start!
MORE PINEAPPLE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
- Coconut Pineapple Muffins
- Pork Kabobs with Pineapple
- Hawaiian Grilled Chicken with Pineapple Salsa
- Tropical Fruit Salad
- Pulled Chicken Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 banana cut in half
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- fresh pineapple wedges and mint sprigs for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place the pineapple juice, banana, frozen pineapple and vanilla Greek yogurt in a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedges and mint sprigs if desired.
chiara says
It was so so nice, thank you! And thank you Kara for the suggestion of using coconut yogurt 🙂
Fiona McCutcheon says
I have been told that pineapple is good for arthritis but I didn’t find my first attempt at preparing and eating fresh pineapple extremely successful. I guess that this would kill two birds with one stone particularly as i have frozen pineapple in the freezer. It also sounds delicious.
Mellissa Telena says
What if the pineapple juice is too much citrus for you what could i substitute it for
Sara says
You could use apple juice!
Debbie says
I love this smoothie! It tastes amazing!
Kara says
If you use coconut greek yogurt it tastes like a pina colada.
sophia says
how much is each serving
Sara says
About 1 and 1/2 cups!
Blair Villanueva says
Pineapple and bananas are two of my favorite fruits in the world! So I know your smoothie is delicious 😀
Danielle says
What a way to start the day! I am loving the colour of this and one of my favourite fruits.
Ruth I says
Wow. This looks refreshing! We have lots of pineapple and bananas here. This is perfect for the summer and anytime for me! ha!
Heather says
Pineapple smoothies are a new favorite in my house. I made one a couple of weeks ago and my girls kept begging for more.
Yeah Lifestyle says
This looks deliciously refreshing. The flavours really remind me of summer – I’d love a glass of this in the morning.
Betsy says
What if you dont add yogurt??
Sara says
It won’t be as creamy!
Kristi Ann says
I love smoothie recipes with pineapple! This sounds so good!
Kristy Bullard says
I love pineapple! I’ve never combined it with bananas in a smoothie, but it sounds amazing.
kylie cre8tone says
So refreshing.. I wanna hv a cup of pineapple smoothie now.. hahahaha… looks so tempting leh…