Pineapple Smoothie

2 Servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
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Pineapple Smoothie is the ultimate refreshing, tropical drink for summer. Easy to make with just 5 ingredients for a creamy, tangy smoothie!

This easy homemade smoothie recipe is perfect for Breakfast or a snack. Try my Mango, strawberry, or Avocado Banana Smoothie for more delicious flavor options.

Sabrina’s Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

This Pineapple Smoothie is the perfect last-minute treat that you can prepare with a few ingredients. It’s great to pair with a Granola Bar when you’re in a hurry, or if you’re having a full breakfast, enjoy with morning favorites like Belgian Waffles or Buttermilk Pancakes. I like to freeze my own pineapple to ensure it’s ripeness, so read below on how I do it.

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Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Pineapple Smoothie is the ultimate refreshing, tropical drink for summer. Easy to make with just 5 ingredients for a creamy, tangy smoothie!
Yield 2 Servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Author Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  • To a high speed blender add the frozen pineapple, pineapple juice, vanilla yogurt, lime juice and honey.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour into 2 tall glasses and garnish the side of the glass with fresh pineapple wedge and mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 149IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg

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Chef’s Note

I like to freeze fresh pineapple for this, and other smoothie recipes. To start, use a large knife to peel the pineapple by cutting the hard, spiny outer layer off the top, bottom, and sides. Then, slice the fresh pineapple into bite-sized pieces. Line a baking tray with parchment paper, and add the chunks in a single layer. Freeze for 1-2 hours until the pineapple pieces are hard. Transfer them to a freezer bag to keep frozen (up to 6 months), until you’re ready to use.

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yes, smoothies are actually an excellent meal prepping option. You can blend the ingredients in advance, then divide the mixture into serving-sized plastic bags or another freezer-safe container. When ready to serve, let thaw in fridge. If you’re planning on meal prepping, you may want to double up the recipe so that you can enjoy it on a few occasions.

How to Store

  • Store: Because of the dairy in the recipe, don’t leave your smoothie at room temperature for more than 2 hours. If you have any leftover, you can cover it to store in the fridge for 3-4 days. The mixture will melt and become less thick, so stir to combine any separated ingredients before serving.
  • Freeze: You can store it in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 6 months. Let it thaw in the fridge so that it’s soft enough to drink before serving.

Tips and Tricks

Use frozen fruit

  • I always recommend using frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit to create a thick, frothy consistency for your homemade smoothies. The ice crystals from the frozen pineapple thicken the mixture and keep it chilled. If you don’t have frozen fruit, you can add ice cubes to the mixture, but as the ice melts, it will thin out and water down the smoothie.

Adjust ingredients as needed

  • Making your own smoothie leaves a lot of room for experimentation. You can adjust the ingredient amounts based on how thick you like it, adding more juice for a thinner consistency, or mixing in extra Greek yogurt to make it thick and creamy. You can also adjust the sweetness and fruit flavors based on measurements.

More Delicious Smoothie Flavors

Overhead view of two fruit smoothies.

About the Author: Sabrina Snyder

Sabrina is a professionally trained Private Chef of over 10 years with ServSafe Manager certification in food safety. She creates all the recipes here on Dinner, then Dessert, fueled in no small part by her love for bacon.

Sabrina Snyder is a professionally trained personal and private chef of over 10 years who is the creator and developer of all the recipes on Dinner, then Dessert.

She is also the author of the cookbook Dinner, then Dessert – Satisfying Meals Using Only 3, 5 or 7 Ingredients, published by Harper Collins.

She started Dinner, then Dessert as a business in her office as a lunch service for her coworkers who admired her lunches before going to culinary school and becoming a full time personal chef and private chef.

As a personal chef Sabrina would cook for families one day a week and cook their entire week of dinners. All grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning was done along with instructions on reheating. As a private chef she cooked for private parties and cooked in family homes in the evenings for families on a nightly basis after working as a personal chef during the day.

Sabrina has been certified as a ServSafe Manager since 2007 and was a longstanding member of the USPCA Personal Chef Association including being on the board of the Washington DC Chapter of Chefs in the US Personal Chef Association when they won Chapter of the year.

As a member of the community of food website creators Sabrina Snyder has spoken at many conferences regarding her experiences as a food writer including the Indulge Food Conference, Everything Food Conference, Haven Food Conference and IACP Annual Food Professionals Conference.

Sabrina lives with her family in sunny California.

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