Pineapple Smoothie

Say aloha to this refreshing and delicious pineapple smoothie. It’s packed with tropical flavor and makes the perfect quick breakfast or snack.

One of the best ways to start my day is with a creamy smoothie, and I always rotate through my favorites, such as my strawberry banana smoothie, lemon smoothie, and this one with pineapple. I love to serve it in a bowl and top it with yogurt, granola, peanut butter, and fresh berries for an easy breakfast that will keep me full for hours.

Made with simple ingredients such as frozen pineapple, coconut cream, and honey, it tastes just like something you would enjoy on a beach, topped with a bright-colored paper parasol. Add everything to a blender, and in only five minutes, you can be headed straight for the tropics!

❤️ Why You’ll Love a Pineapple Smoothie

• Delicious tropical flavor!
• 5-minute snack or breakfast.
• Naturally sweetened with bananas, pineapple, and honey.

Pineapple Smoothie Ingredients

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• Frozen pineapple: I buy frozen chunks, but you can freeze your own, too.
• Frozen banana: Sliced for easy blending. You want the bananas to be perfectly ripe when you freeze them (not green, but not black-spotted either).
• Milk: I use regular whole milk. Use what you have.
• Coconut cream: I prefer unsweetened coconut cream for that rich coconut taste. You can use coconut milk if you prefer a lighter consistency.
• Vanilla paste: For the most concentrated vanilla flavor.
• Honey: Use a runny honey or maple syrup to add sweetness.

How to Make a Pineapple Banana Smoothie

1. Add liquid ingredients to a blender: The milk, coconut cream, honey, and vanilla paste.
2. Add the frozen fruit.
3. Blend until creamy.
4. Pour into glasses and serve.

Tips for Success

• Make sure to use frozen pineapple and banana so the drink is cold.
• If you use fresh fruit, add a few ice cubes.
• The drink is best enjoyed right away.

Possible Variations

• Coconut cream: Coconut milk or coconut water.
• Frozen pineapple: Swap for fresh pineapple chunks (be sure to add a few ice cubes so the drink is cold). Pineapple juice is a tasty addition, too.
• Frozen banana: Try fresh bananas or use mango, blueberries, or strawberries. You can even omit and add more frozen pineapple.
• Milk: Any milk will work, even dairy-free options like oat, almond, or cashew milk.
• Coconut cream: Swap for coconut milk. Alternatively, use more regular milk and a few tablespoons shredded coconut for that tropical flavor.
• Vanilla paste: Vanilla extract or vanilla pod.
• Honey: Maple syrup, cane sugar, date syrup, dates, or agave.
• Add-ins: Lime juice, fresh mint, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, protein powder, or fresh ginger.
• Topping: Maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, lime wedges, or a colorful paper parasol.

How to Store Leftovers

The drink is best enjoyed freshly made, but you can keep it covered in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours. Be sure to stir it before drinking. Alternatively, pour any leftover smoothie into an ice cube tray and stick it in the freezer to save for future smoothies.

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