Description
A refreshing and tropical Pineapple and Banana Smoothie that combines fresh pineapple, ripe banana, creamy Greek yogurt, and hydrating coconut water. This smoothie is quick to make, perfect for breakfast or a healthy snack, and customizable with optional honey and ice for added sweetness and chill.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or frozen)
- 1 ripe banana
Dairy and Liquids
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- ½ cup coconut water (or almond milk for creaminess)
Optional Additions
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather 1 cup of fresh or frozen pineapple chunks, 1 ripe banana, ½ cup of Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternative, and ½ cup of coconut water or almond milk.
- Combine in blender: Place the pineapple chunks, banana, Greek yogurt, and coconut water in a blender jar.
- Blend until smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining.
- Adjust sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor, then blend briefly to mix.
- Add ice for chill (optional): For a colder, more refreshing texture, add ½ cup of ice cubes to the blender and blend again until crushed and incorporated.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses, garnish with a pineapple wedge or banana slice if desired, and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness.
Notes
- You can use frozen pineapple chunks if fresh pineapple is unavailable; this also helps chill the smoothie.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt to keep the smoothie dairy-free.
- Adjust the liquid amount to achieve your preferred consistency; add more coconut water or almond milk to thin it out.
- For extra protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- This smoothie is best consumed immediately but can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
