This Pineapple Banana Smoothie is a perfect breakfast treat with a creamy texture. It's full of fresh fruit and tangy flavor that will make your mornings bright. The sweet banana and tart pineapple blend together perfectly into a creamy and refreshing drink. Enjoy this smoothie for breakfast or a quick snack to give you energy throughout the day.
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❤️ Why You'll Love It
- It is incredibly easy to make making it the perfect homemade smoothies for busy mornings.
- You only need a few simple ingredients and you can be enjoying this amazing smoothie in no time.
- Plus, its delicious flavor will be sure to leave your taste buds satisfied.
This smoothie is also packed with vitamins and minerals that will give your body the nourishment it needs to stay healthy. Plus, it's a great way to get in some of your daily servings of fruit!
📝 Ingredients
Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.
🥄 Instructions
Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.
- To your blender, add pineapple, banana, yogurt, juice and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth, taste and add honey if you want it.
- Pour into cups and serve immediately.
💡 Tips
- You can use fresh pineapples but in this case you will need to add some ice and adjust flavor and sweetness.
- Or you can use frozen bananas.
- Do not use frozen bananas along with frozen pineapple this will result into a smoothie with a loose ice cream consistency.
- Add more juice if you need to thin it out to your consistency.
- A high powered blender works best for this recipe. If you don't have one, be sure to blend longer until you reach the desired texture.
🧺 Storage
This smoothie is best enjoyed fresh but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Be sure to give it a good stir or shake before enjoying again!
⌛ Make Ahead
This smoothie is best made fresh, I don't recommend making it ahead.
🍽️ Serve With
Serve this fresh smoothie with your other favorite breakfast recipes such as these Banana Applesauce Muffins or these Brioche French Toast Casserole.
👩🍳 Variations
- For a bit of extra flavor, add some freshly grated ginger or nutmeg to your smoothie.
- Add some maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- You can also change up the flavor by using different juice combinations such as orange, apple or cranberry.
- Additionally, try adding superfoods like chia seeds or flaxseed for an extra nutrition boost!
- You could also use coconut extract instead of vanilla extract for a tropical flavor boost.
- For more protein add a scoop of your favorite vanilla or unflavored protein powder.
💬 FAQs
Yes, both pineapple and banana are great for your health. They are both jam-packed with nutrients.
Yes, if you want to use milk instead of pineapple juice, you can do so.
📣 Related Recipes
- If you love starting your day off with a tasty smoothie give this Mint Matcha Smoothie a try next time. It's a delicious blend of matcha and mint combined with creamy frozen yogurt.
- This Nutella Protein Shake is also a great option for breakfast or a snack. Packed with protein and loaded with Nutella flavor, it's sure to become your go-to smoothie.
- This Banana Milk is also a delicious alternative to a smoothie. It's creamy and sweet with just the perfect hint of banana flavor.
- Elevate your drinks and desserts with a burst of refreshing mint flavor by making your own mint simple syrup using this easy and delicious recipe.
More Breakfast Recipes
- Buttery flaky with a tangy sweet flavors these rhubarb scones are easy to make homemade treat for a quick breakfast or snack.
- Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie is a refreshing smoothie recipe that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the subtle taste of cucumber. Blended with your favorite plant based milk and dates making for a creamy yet light and tasty drink any time of the day.
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- High-speed blender - I recommend using a high powdered blender like a Ninja or Vitamix to get the best results.
- Measuring cup
- Serving glasses
Pineapple Banana smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 banana ripe is best
- ½ cup Greek yogurt vanilla flavored
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional:
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- More juice if needed
Instructions
- To your blender, add pineapple, banana, yogurt, juice and vanilla extract.
- Blend until smooth, taste and add honey if you want it.
- Pour into cups and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can use fresh pineapples but in this case you will need to add some ice and adjust flavor and sweetness. Or you can use frozen bananas.
- Do not use frozen bananas along with frozen pineapple this will lead to a smoothie with a loose ice cream texture.
- For more tips and variations check out the post above.
- Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.
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