Creamy Pineapple Smoothie
Cool, creamy, and full of tropical flavor, this pineapple smoothie is one you’ll reach for again and again. It’s simple to make and always refreshing!
We make a lot of smoothies around here—with kids, it’s practically a requirement. It’s not hard to understand why, considering that smoothies are utterly customizable and full of that fruit flavor everyone loves. Made with just a few ingredients, it’s one of the quickest breakfast options around!
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
- Ready in minutes, so you don’t need to make excuses for skipping breakfast.
- Easily customized to make dairy-free or reduce the sugar. Just swap in your favorite vegan yogurt and milk.
- Perfect for on the go so you can blend, pour, and get out the door in the morning.
- It’s a great way to use those bananas you have lingering on your counter or in the freezer!
Ingredients
This is just an overview. For full measurements and step-by-step instructions, scroll down to the printable recipe card. It’s all there waiting for you!
The honey is optional depending on how sweet you like your smoothies. If you’re using a sweetened yogurt (this smoothie is great with vanilla yogurt), you won’t want to add any extra sweetener.
We usually use Greek yogurt for smoothies to make them extra creamy. Because it’s thicker, you might need a little extra milk.
Don’t skip the ice, especially if you’re using fresh fruit! In addition to chilling the smoothie, it helps make that classic creamy texture.
How To Make Pineapple Smoothies
Step 1: Cut Fruit
Cut the banana in half, and if using fresh fruit, cut the pineapple into chunks. Add to the blender.
Step 2: Add Remaining Ingredients
Add the yogurt, milk, and ice cubes, along with the honey if using.
Step 3 : Blend!
Place the lid and blend until completely smooth. Start at a lower speed to break up the larger chunks, then gradually increase to high speed. Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Smoothie tips
A high-powered blender is worth it when it comes to making smoothies, because they can break down the ingredients much more efficiently than a lower-quality blender.
If your smoothie is too thick and won’t blend fully, you don’t have enough liquid. This can happen easily if you’re using frozen fruit, so just add a few extra splashes of milk (or even water) to thin it out.
Don’t overfill your blender, especially if you are using a cup blender rather than a pitcher. If there isn’t enough space for the ingredients to move around, it won’t blend! Your blender will have a MAX FILL line to follow.
Recipe suggestions
For ultra-creamy smoothies with less dairy, you can use frozen fruit. Frozen bananas are great for smoothies! Peel them first, then cut into a few pieces. Freeze flat on a tray and transfer to a bag for later. You can pair them up with frozen pineapple to have quick smoothie packs ready to go.
Add a sprinkle of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for a flavor boost, or powdered spirulina for a spirulina smoothie.
Swap the banana for other fruits like papaya or frozen blueberries. or use fresh or frozen mango to make a mango pineapple smoothie.Â
This recipe is great with almond milk or macadamia milk. They give the smoothie a bit of a nutty flavor without overpowering the fruit.
For a boost, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Make sure to adjust the yogurt and milk as needed, because the powder will thicken the smoothie.
This easy pineapple smoothie tastes like a tropical vacation right in your kitchen. You’ve gotta make it!
Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks, or frozen
- 1 banana
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey, optional
Instructions
- Cut pineapple into chunks if needed, and cut banana in half. Add to blender.
- Add the milk, yogurt, ice cubes, and honey (if using).
- Cover and blend until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides if needed. If the smoothie is too thick to blend, add a splash of milk or water to loosen and blend again.
- Divide between two glasses and serve, garnished with fresh fruit if desired.
Megan Myers has been sharing her favorite recipes online for 20 years. She has worked for companies like Whole Foods Market, Texas Co-Op Power, and Good Catch Foods. Her favorite breakfast food is waffles with plenty of maple syrup.