Pineapple And Banana Smoothie
On mornings that require an extra pick-me-up, I start with this pineapple and banana smoothie. It is creamy, refreshing, and only takes 5 minutes to make. I use juicy pineapple, ripe banana, and a coconut yogurt blend to create this tropical treat, which brightens any day.
Servings: 2
Calories: 154kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen diced pineapple
- 1 cup frozen sliced banana
- ½ cup coconut yogurt
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup optional
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed food processor and blend until smooth.
- Adjust sweetness and thickness to suit your preferred tastes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- My #1 Secret Tip for this pineapple and banana smoothie recipe is to use frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. This helps create a thicker texture and filling consistency. Fresh fruit could work, but it would not keep well if it sits out and may even separate.
- Blend slowly: I start blending on a low speed and increase gradually to help everything combine easily.
- Scrape down the sides: I stop if I notice chunks of fruit on the sides of the blender and scrape them down into the mixture before continuing.
- Cut fruit into small pieces: Before freezing, I cut my fruit into small pieces or thin slices. This makes for a much easier blending process.
- Lay flat when freezing: When freezing the fruit, I lay it out flat in freezer bags and remove as much air as possible, and keep it flat in the freezer. This prevents chunks of fruit from fusing.
- Use ripe bananas: I freeze bananas at their peak ripeness for a natural sweetness.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 90mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 0.4mg