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    Healthy Pineapple Smoothie

    Published: Jan 22, 2020 · Modified: Feb 26, 2022 by Laura · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This healthy Pineapple Smoothie recipe is easy to make with only 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! One sip of this pineapple banana smoothie will make you feel like you're on a tropical island, it's like a beach vacation in a glass! Plus it's dairy-free! 

    front view of a pineapple smoothie in a glass

    When I am seriously jonesing for warm sandy beaches and calming ocean tides, I head into the kitchen and make this Pineapple Smoothie! It tastes like a healthy, kid-friendly pina colada and it's like a beach vacation in a glass!  

    It's easy to make with only 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! One sip of this pineapple banana smoothie will make you feel like you're on a tropical island! Plus it's dairy-free! 

    pineapple smoothie in a glass with a straw and pineapple pieces on top

    Pineapple Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

    The first step to making any recipe is to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand! So let's chat about the ingredients in this pineapple banana smoothie, as well as possible substitutions!

    overhead view of the ingredients in this pineapple smoothie recipe
    • Lite Coconut milk. Something I love about this pineapple smoothie recipe is that it's best when made with canned coconut milk. This means I always have some on hand in the pantry to make this smoothie. I use a lite variety, but any canned coconut milk works well. You can also substitute an almond/coconut milk blend for a lighter version. I personally think the coconut milk adds a special tropical flare to this pineapple smoothie recipe, so while you can use almond milk or another non-dairy milk, coconut is by far my favorite. 
    • Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart an irresistibly creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don't need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
    • Frozen Pineapple. I always keep frozen pineapple on hand in the freezer (to make this green smoothie recipe and of course, this pineapple banana smoothie). It's convenient (like the canned coconut milk), and frozen fruit is always picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness, so it's super sweet and full of nutrients. You can use fresh pineapple if you have it on hand! Or you can buy fresh pineapple, cut it up, and freeze it!
    • Honey. This is optional but recommend for the best flavor. You can also use pure maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan.
    • Vanilla extract. The addition of pure vanilla extract takes this pineapple smoothie recipe to the next level. The rich vanilla flavor makes the flavor of the pineapple pop.
    Healthy Pineapple Smoothie in a glass with a straw and pineapple pieces on top

    How to make a Pineapple Smoothie

    Ok, now that we've chatted about the ingredients in this pineapple banana smoothie, let's move on to discussing the process. It's super simple, so this will be short and sweet! 

    Use a Vitamix Blender

    For ultra-creamy smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. If you've been around my blog for a while then you know my love for my blender runs deep. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back! 

    Add ingredients to blending container 

    Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the pineapple smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender). It's important to add the coconut milk first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending. I like to add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the blending container!

    overhead view of how to make a pineapple smoothie in a Vitamix blender

    Blend

    Next, secure the lid and blend the pineapple smoothie until it's smooth and uniform throughout. As you can see in the video, I used tamper to press the ingredients to the blades, which I recommend doing if you're using a Vitamix!

    Pineapple banana smoothie add-ins

    If you'd like to add some nutrition boosters to this pineapple smoothie, here are some suggestions!

    • Spinach. As mentioned above, adding 1-2 cups of spinach won't effect the taste or texture of this pineapple smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it'll taste great AND have a bonus serving of veggies!
    • Kale. If you'd like to add kale, I recommend adding 1 cup. Kale has a stronger flavor than spinach and could effect the taste!
    • Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor AND give you a healthy dose of protein! I love adding protein powder to my smoothies and do it all the time. This Vanilla Protein Powder is my favorite (and it's plant-based)!
    • Chia seeds. Chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this pineapple smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
    overhead view of pineapple smoothie blending in a vitamix blender

    Serve

    Pour into two to four glasses and enjoy.

    Store/freeze

    You can store this pineapple smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 days in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    front view of a pineapple smoothie being poured into a glass

    Recipe FAQS

    Can I double this recipe?

    Yes! You can double the ingredients to make more smoothie! Just be sure to use a large blending container.

    Can I make a spinach pineapple smoothie?

    Yes! If you want to make this a spinach pineapple smoothie simply add 1-2 cups of fresh or fresh-then-frozen spinach on top of the frozen fruit before blending! Check out my Green Smoothie post for tips about freezing spinach!

    pineapple smoothie in a glass with a straw and two pieces of pineapple on top

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    Healthy Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

    Laura
    This healthy Pineapple Smoothie recipe is easy to make with only 5 ingredients in 5 minutes! One sip of this pineapple banana smoothie will make you feel like you're on a tropical island, it's like a beach vacation in a glass! Plus it's dairy-free! 
    5 from 30 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 184 kcal

    Equipment

    • Vitamix blender
    • measuring spoons
    • measuring cups
    • spatula

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 14 oz lite coconut milk 1 ½ cups*
    • 1 whole banana frozen
    • 2 cups pineapple frozen
    • 2 TBS honey
    • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Place ingredients in order listed into the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
    • Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.
    • Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until the ingredients are blended and the mixture is smooth but thick.
    • Serve immediately!

    Video

    Notes

    Ingredient Substitutions
    • Lite Coconut milk. Something I love about this pineapple smoothie recipe is that it's best when made with canned coconut milk. This means I always have some on hand in the pantry to make this smoothie. I use a lite variety, but any canned coconut milk works well. You can also substitute an almond/coconut milk blend for a lighter version. I personally think the coconut milk adds a special tropical flare to this pineapple smoothie recipe, so while you can use almond milk or another non-dairy milk, coconut is by far my favorite. 
    • Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart an irresistibly creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don't need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
    • Frozen Pineapple. I always keep frozen pineapple on hand in the freezer (to make this green smoothie recipe and of course, this pineapple banana smoothie). It's convenient (like the canned coconut milk), and frozen fruit is always picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness, so it's super sweet and full of nutrients. You can use fresh pineapple if you have it on hand! Or you can buy fresh pineapple, cut it up, and freeze it!
    • Honey. This is optional but recommend for the best flavor. You can also use pure maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan.
    • Vanilla extract. The addition of pure vanilla extract takes this pineapple smoothie recipe to the next level. The rich vanilla flavor makes the flavor of the pineapple pop.

    Store/freeze

    You can store this pineapple smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 days in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 184kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 84mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    More delicious smoothie recipes

    • The BEST green smoothie ever!
    • Try this mango smoothie for another tropical variation.
    • This strawberry banana smoothie is a reader favorite and a total classic!
    • My favorite chocolate peanut butter green smoothie.
    • Try something different and make smoothie bowls!
    • Have you ever tried making a zucchini smoothie? SO Delicious!
    • This healthy berry smoothie and this blueberry smoothie are loaded with antioxidants, and their color is amazing!
    • This pumpkin smoothie tastes like a liquid pumpkin pie but it's so much healthier and only takes 5 minutes to make!

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    1. Eliza

      November 30, 2022 at 9:49 pm

      5 stars
      I added spinach. This was delish!!

      Reply
      • Laura

        December 01, 2022 at 6:59 am

        I'm so glad you love it, Eliza!

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    2. Ally

      May 09, 2022 at 7:22 am

      5 stars
      Hello! I am trying this out today, and I'll let you guys know how I liked it. But one question, what can I substitute coconut milk? Can I use whole milk, or almond milk, or oat milk? I assume anyone of these would work, but which one would taste better, because I don't have coconut milk.

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