Description
A vibrant and tropical smoothie made with fresh pineapple and banana, perfect for a refreshing drink anytime. It’s sweet, creamy, and packed with vitamins and natural energy!
Ingredients
Ripe Banana
- 1 banana
Fresh or Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- 1 cup
Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup (or dairy-free yogurt for a vegan option)
Coconut Water or Orange Juice
- 1/2 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 tablespoon (optional, depending on sweetness)
Ice Cubes
- Optional, for a thicker texture
Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 teaspoon (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Add the Ingredients: Add the banana, pineapple chunks, Greek yogurt, and coconut water (or orange juice) to a blender.
- Blend: Blend until smooth and creamy, adding a few ice cubes if you want a colder or thicker consistency.
- Sweeten (Optional): Taste the smoothie, and if you prefer it sweeter, add honey or maple syrup and blend again.
- Serve: Pour into a glass, and enjoy immediately! Optionally, garnish with a small slice of pineapple or a few banana slices.
Notes
- For an extra boost, add a handful of spinach or kale to sneak in some greens without compromising the flavor.
- You can substitute coconut water with almond milk or regular milk for a creamier consistency.
- Add protein powder or chia seeds if you want to turn this into a more filling meal replacement.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: Approx. 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 30g
- Sodium: Approx. 50mg
- Fat: Approx. 2g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 50g
- Fiber: Approx. 5g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg
