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The Best Pineapple Smoothie Recipe is easy, delicious and awesome?  Two ingredients  (frozen pineapple and almond milk) and easy to whip up!  Yes!

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The BEST Pineapple Smoothie Recipe!

While looking for an after workout snack recently and wanting to keep it relatively quick and easy, I made this easy healthy pineapple smoothie without yogurt.  Two simple ingredients and just a few minutes are all it takes.  You could substitute fresh pineapple and use the milk of your choice in this recipe.

In that case, and if you are looking for a cold, frothy drink, I would add a few ice cubes.  I would like to try fresh pineapple in this smoothie, but the convenience of buying frozen pineapple chunks wins at the moment.  So much of what I prepare and make it from scratch, I really like to save time where I can. 🙂

Related:  Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie, Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie

Simple Pineapple Smoothie:

What I love about pineapple beside the wonderfully sweet tropical taste are the health benefits.  Did you know that pineapples are reported to provide antioxidant and immune protection, as well as anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits?  And containing Bromelain,  it is a natural anti-inflammatory and painkiller.  I have read that other benefits are cancer and cough and colds prevention.

Pineapples have lots of great vitamins and minerals too!  Get a healthy dose of B6, manganese, calcium, vitamin C, potassium, folate and more.

I recently purchased a small blender and love it, however, it would recommend going with the slightly more powerful version if you are in the market for a smoothie blender.  If you make smoothies often, it is worth it.

How To Make A Pineapple Smoothie:

Ingredients for Pineapple Smoothie on counter.

 

 

 

Pineapple chunks in blender cup and almond milk in bottle.

Ingredients for pineapple smoothie in blender container.

Pineapple smoothie in blender.

 

Buying Pineapple-

Since frozen pineapple is available year-round, I enjoy this smoothie for all seasons.  I find bags of frozen pineapple chunks in the grocery store.  Although I am picky about buying organic produce in most cases, I am a little more relaxed with pineapple.

The reason is that pineapple has a thick skin.  And my theory is that the thicker the skin, especially a skin you will be peeling and discarding, there is less of a chance of chemicals or pesticide residue to reach the edible fruit.  This is a decision you will have to make for yourself based on what you are comfortable with.

Fruits with thick skins I do not worry as much about buying organic, however, if the price is right and it is available, I would choose organic.  Most of the pineapple I consume is not organic.

What Other Fruit Goes Well With Pineapple?

  • Berries (blueberries, strawberries, etc…)
  • Bananas
  • Mango
  • Oranges
  • Apples
  • Pears
  • Peaches

The right combination of ingredients to liquid and types of fruits, vegetables, and add-ins will determine smoothie success.

 

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The Best Pineapple Smoothie Recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

Pineapple Smoothie Recipe! How to make a smoothie that is healthy and delicious!  This smoothie any time of day. 

Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Dessert, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine: American, Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Keyword: pineapple smoothie
Servings: 1
Calories: 217 kcal
Author: Christine
Ingredients
  • 2 Cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice) (might be good with coconut milk)
Instructions
  1. Place the frozen pineapple chunks and almond milk in a blender and let it whizz for a few minutes until reaches the desired consistency. Refreshing!
Nutrition Facts
The Best Pineapple Smoothie Recipe!
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 490mg 20%
Potassium 359mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 20%
Sugars 32g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3.8%
Vitamin C 191.2%
Calcium 49.3%
Iron 5.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Update Notes:  This post was originally published on October 24, 2013, but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions and photos, success tips and a video in October 2018.

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  2. Pineapple is my favorite ingredient in a smoothie, it’s really good with banana. I love these little frozen chunks from Trader Joe’s, pretty cheap and easy to blend them! Double Miam!

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  4. Hehe, I was wondering where you got pineapple in the middle of what is practically already winter here! Now I wish our supermarkets sold frozen fruits.. Sometimes I hate my country 😛
    The smoothie sounds delicious btw! I would’ve never thought pineapple works with almond..

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    • Oh, the pineapple comes from Trader Joe’s. One of my favorite stores for sure!

      I am going to check out your Barmbrack Cake as I am intrigued!

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  5. Ahhhh – that looks so refreshing. I just love smoothies (and so do my kids!) and this is just pure perfection! I love pineapple in smoothies, too – it’s such a tart, sweet delicious flavor! And with the coconut milk – I may just need to dig out some little drink umbrellas! 🙂

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  13. I’ve been experimenting like crazy with smoothies lately and this one looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it! It’s like summertime in a cup! 🙂

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  14. I love pineapple and add it to my smoothies all the time — I wouldn’t have thought to make a smoothie entirely out of pineapple, though — it sounds amazing! I usually go through a fresh pineapple phase every summer where I buy and eat a pineapple almost every day. Now you’ve got me thinking I need to stock up on frozen pineapple so I can make this smoothie in the off season. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  16. Heyy I just got Trader Joes Pineapple Chunks to try out a smoothie with fruits other than berries!! Im excited to try your recipe :)) Do you think Pineapple would go with Spinach?? I love spinach and a, always trying to use it in new ways and I always add it to my smoothies.

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