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September 3, 2018 By Sara 23 Comments

Pineapple Smoothie

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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!).

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A glass of pineapple smoothie garnished with fresh pineapple and mint.

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!

Frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, banana and yogurt in a blender.

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.

A blender full of 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

Glasses of blended pineapple smoothie with mint garnish.

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.

A glass of pineapple smoothie garnished with fresh pineapple and mint.

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
A glass of pineapple smoothie garnished with fresh pineapple and mint.
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5 from 16 votes

Pineapple Smoothie

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!
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Keyword pineapple smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 169kcal
Author Sara Welch

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 744mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 62.7mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1.9mg

Filed Under: Drinks Tagged With: Pineapple, Smoothie

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Comments

  1. Brittany Qualls says

    December 12, 2020 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    This smoothie is absolutely amazing! I definitely recommend trying and so simple to make!

    Reply
  2. Taylor says

    August 1, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    5 stars
    Very tasty!

    Reply
  3. Nene says

    July 7, 2020 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    I used pineapple yogurt and was simply delicious!

    Reply
  4. Kalisyah says

    May 30, 2020 at 11:46 am

    I used water because I ran out of pineapple juice and it tastes very good still just the banana sticks out a little bit more

    Reply
  5. chiara says

    September 19, 2019 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    It was so so nice, thank you! And thank you Kara for the suggestion of using coconut yogurt 🙂

    Reply
  6. Fiona McCutcheon says

    July 11, 2019 at 12:34 am

    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.

    Reply
  7. Mellissa Telena says

    July 9, 2019 at 7:53 pm

    What if the pineapple juice is too much citrus for you what could i substitute it for

    Reply
    • Sara says

      July 10, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      You could use apple juice!

      Reply
  8. Debbie says

    June 23, 2019 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    I love this smoothie! It tastes amazing!

    Reply
  9. Kara says

    June 15, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    5 stars
    If you use coconut greek yogurt it tastes like a pina colada.

    Reply
  10. sophia says

    February 8, 2019 at 10:00 am

    5 stars
    how much is each serving

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    • Sara says

      February 8, 2019 at 10:56 am

      About 1 and 1/2 cups!

      Reply
  11. Blair Villanueva says

    September 7, 2018 at 5:28 am

    5 stars
    Pineapple and bananas are two of my favorite fruits in the world! So I know your smoothie is delicious 😀

    Reply
  12. Danielle says

    September 6, 2018 at 8:31 am

    5 stars
    What a way to start the day! I am loving the colour of this and one of my favourite fruits.

    Reply
  13. Ruth I says

    September 6, 2018 at 6:55 am

    5 stars
    Wow. This looks refreshing! We have lots of pineapple and bananas here. This is perfect for the summer and anytime for me! ha!

    Reply
  14. Heather says

    September 5, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Pineapple smoothies are a new favorite in my house. I made one a couple of weeks ago and my girls kept begging for more.

    Reply
  15. Yeah Lifestyle says

    September 5, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    5 stars
    This looks deliciously refreshing. The flavours really remind me of summer – I’d love a glass of this in the morning.

    Reply
    • Betsy says

      October 28, 2019 at 10:20 am

      What if you dont add yogurt??

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 28, 2019 at 10:52 pm

        It won’t be as creamy!

        Reply
  16. Kristi Ann says

    September 5, 2018 at 7:56 am

    5 stars
    I love smoothie recipes with pineapple! This sounds so good!

    Reply
  17. Kristy Bullard says

    September 5, 2018 at 5:15 am

    5 stars
    I love pineapple! I’ve never combined it with bananas in a smoothie, but it sounds amazing.

    Reply
  18. kylie cre8tone says

    September 4, 2018 at 10:29 pm

    So refreshing.. I wanna hv a cup of pineapple smoothie now.. hahahaha… looks so tempting leh…

    Reply
    • Pineappleforever567! says

      May 18, 2020 at 8:50 am

      5 stars
      This is the best smoothie ever! Love it so much! 🙂

      Reply

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