This healthy pineapple smoothie is creamy, refreshing and tropical. It’s easy to make in 5 minutes with 5 ingredients and is a fresh and fruity breakfast or snack!
We love smoothie recipes in our house. Along with this pineapple banana smoothie we enjoy cinnamon roll smoothie and this watermelon smoothie year round!
Easy and Healthy Pineapple Smoothie
We love to make healthy easy smoothies around my house and are always in the kitchen blending up new ones like this pineapple smoothie recipe! It’s smooth, creamy and tastes like a drink straight from Hawaii.
This refreshing pineapple banana drink takes only 5 minutes to make and uses some of the same dairy free ingredients from my mango smoothie and pina colada smoothie; it truly is a beach vacation in a glass!
Recipe Ingredients
With only 5 ingredients in this healthy pineapple smoothie, you may already have everything on hand to make this creamy drink.
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Canned coconut milk: I love to use canned coconut milk as I always have some on hand in my pantry plus the coconut adds a tropical taste! You could use a different non dairy milk, like almond milk, but by far the best taste is with coconut.
- Pineapple juice: Helps thin the smoothie to desired consistency without watering it down.
- Frozen banana: Frozen banana in smoothies not only adds naturally sweet taste but makes it incredibly creamy!
- Frozen pineapple: You can use fresh if you have it on hand (here’s my tips for how to cut a pineapple), but you will need to add ice to make your smoothie thicker. You can also buy fresh pineapple, cut it up, and then freeze it to use.
- Frozen mango: Another layer of sweet delicious taste that also adds to the creaminess.
Variations
- Greens: Pack in some healthy greens like spinach or kale. The taste won’t change much, however the color will turn green, just like my favorite green smoothie.
- Extras: Feel free to add in extra mix-in’s to this pineapple smoothie, like a scoop of vanilla protein powder or a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseed.
- Lighten it up: You can use lite coconut milk instead of the full fat variety for less calories.
- Sweeten: For a sweeter pineapple smoothie, mix in a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Fruit substitutes: Feel free to include other fruit that goes well with pineapple, like swapping mangoes with strawberries.
- Juice: Orange juice would make a great replacement for pineapple juice if needed. It will taste similar to my Orange Julius
- Bowl: Instead of serving in a glass, make a smoothie bowl with all your favorite toppings like granola, shredded coconut and freshly sliced fruit.
How to Make a Pineapple Smoothie
This process to make this pineapple banana smoothie is so simple! Only three short and sweet steps stand before you and the most perfect creamy drink.
- Add liquids to blending container: Start by adding your liquids first to the bottom of your blender container.
- Add frozen fruit: Place frozen fruit into the blender next. If you are adding any additional add-in’s now would be the time to add them as well.
- Blend: Secure lid and blend into a smooth and creamy smoothie. With certain blenders you may need to use a tamper to press ingredients to the blade.
Expert Tips
- Frozen fruit. Using frozen fruit instead of fresh gives this pineapple smoothie the perfect creamy consistency. Trust me, it makes a big difference!
- Blend the coconut milk. Canned coconut milk tends to separate into cream on top and liquid on the bottom. So you’ll want to blend the two together until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
- Add liquid first. Pour the pineapple juice and coconut milk into your blender first, and then add the fruit. The smoothie will blend easier this way.
- Consistency. If the consistency is too thick, add in more pineapple juice or coconut milk. If it’s too thin, blend in more frozen fruit.
FAQs
Yes! I do this all the time by making meal prep smoothie bags. Simply portion out the fruit into zip top bag and then place in the freezer. Then when you’re ready to make a pineapple smoothie, just pour the fruit in the blender and add pineapple juice and milk. So, so easy!
To get the ultimate creamy texture, I recommend using frozen pineapple (as well as frozen mango and frozen banana). It blends up so nicely and makes the consistency super smooth and thick, almost like pineapple Dole Whip.
You can definitely still use fresh cut pineapple, I’d just recommend adding in a handful of ice to thicken it up a bit.
While it is best eaten fresh, you could store it in the refrigerator for about a day in a sealed container. Ingredients may separate so you will want to give it a good shake to incorporate everything again, or even possible blend it again with some additional fruit for a thicker drink.
Yes, place in a freezer safe container and store in the freezer up to one month. Thaw overnight and give it a good shake to incorporate ingredients.
If you’re craving more pineapple recipes, don’t miss my pineapple salsa, pineapple fluff and grilled pineapple.
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Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen mango
- ¾ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ frozen banana
Instructions
- Pour the pineapple juice and coconut milk into the blender.
- Next add the frozen mango, pineapple and banana. Then blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Beverages, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Meal Prep, Nut-Free, Smoothies, Snacks, Sweet Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole 30
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Absolutely delicious!! Added 1 small container of creamy vanilla Greek yogurt (purely optional)! If you like Pina Colada’s then this is for you!!😋
That sounds amazing! I love that idea. Thanks for sharing!
I used cream of coconut instead of coconut milk, and I added some condensed milk. It was DELICIOUS!
I cannot have mango. What can I use instead? I drink a smoothie almost every
morning for breakfast.
Feel free to include other fruit that goes well with pineapple, like swapping mangoes with strawberries.
I can’t eat bananas. Any suggestions for a substitute?
You can use any other fruit that you can eat like mangos or strawberries!
This pineapple smoothie was so delicious!
First time using coconut milk in a smoothie. I do recommend this pineapple smoothie. Very tasty.
So happy to hear you enjoyed it! Coconut milk does really add a delicious tropical flavor :)
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What can be used instead of coconut milk?
Hi Bev, you could really use any other type of milk alternative. It may change the flavor a bit since the coconut milk gives it a more tropical taste, but it will still be delicious!
This tastes like summer! I absolutely love fresh pineapple and these smoothies hit the spot every time.
This is a dangerous recipe to have, because you will be making it everyday!! It is so delicious! All the best summer flavors!