Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen) – Adds tropical sweetness and a tangy kick.
- 1 medium banana, frozen – Provides creaminess and natural sweetness.
- ½ cup pineapple juice – Enhances the pineapple flavor and adjusts consistency.
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt – Boosts protein content and adds a rich, creamy texture.
- ½ naval orange, peeled (optional) – Adds a citrusy twist for extra brightness.
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional) – Enhances sweetness if desired.
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional) – For an extra cold and thick texture.
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Peel and slice the banana if using fresh.
- Measure out the pineapple chunks, pineapple juice, yogurt, and sweetener (if using).
- Add Ingredients to Blender:
- Place the pineapple juice, Greek yogurt, banana, pineapple chunks, and honey (if using) into the blender in the order listed. Adding liquids first makes blending easier.
- Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend on high speed for about 1 minute, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency:
- If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more pineapple juice or water.
- If it’s too thin, toss in a few more ice cubes or frozen pineapple chunks and blend again.
- Serve Immediately:
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass and enjoy right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Freeze Your Fruit: Using frozen pineapple and banana eliminates the need for ice and gives the smoothie a thicker, frostier texture.
- Use Room-Temperature Yogurt: Cold yogurt can make blending harder; let it sit out briefly before use.
- Sweeten Sparingly: Taste before adding honey or maple syrup the natural sugars in pineapple and banana may already provide enough sweetness.
- Layer Flavors: Add ingredients in the order listed (liquids first) to help the blender run smoothly.
- Experiment with Milk Choices: Try coconut milk or almond milk instead of pineapple juice to change the flavor profile slightly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 297 kcal
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 4mg