Description
This refreshing Pineapple and Banana Smoothie combines the tropical sweetness of pineapple with the creamy texture of banana and Greek yogurt, blended into a smooth, delicious beverage. Perfect for a quick snack, breakfast, or post-workout refreshment, it’s naturally sweetened with optional honey or maple syrup and can be customized with coconut water or almond milk for extra creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or frozen)
- 1 ripe banana
Dairy & Liquids
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup coconut water (or almond milk for creaminess)
Sweeteners
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Extras
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional, for a chilled texture)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pineapple chunks, ripe banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water into a blender, ensuring all the main ingredients are ready for blending.
- Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture on high speed until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency, with no lumps remaining.
- Sweeten to Taste: Taste the smoothie, and if desired, add honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness. Blend briefly again to mix.
- Add Ice for Chill: For a colder, more refreshing texture, add ice cubes and blend once more until the ice is thoroughly crushed and incorporated.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses, garnish each with a pineapple wedge or banana slice, and serve immediately for best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- Use frozen pineapple chunks instead of fresh to make the smoothie colder without adding ice.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt to make this smoothie dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Adjust the amount of sweetener according to personal taste and the ripeness of the fruit.
- If a thicker smoothie is desired, reduce the coconut water or almond milk slightly.
- For added nutrition, consider adding a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds before blending.
