Description
Creamy pineapple and banana smoothie blends tropical flavors into a refreshing tropical drink. Caribbean-inspired ingredients create a delightful blend of sweet and tangy notes you will savor with each cool sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 banana (ripe, peeled)
- ½ cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut milk (unsweetened)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice (optional)
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 4–5 ice cubes
- Pineapple slices (topping)
- Chia seeds (topping)
- Shredded coconut (topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Peel and chunk ripe pineapple and banana into uniform pieces for optimal blending performance.
- Blending Foundation: Place fruit chunks, yogurt, coconut milk, and orange juice into high-powered blender, ensuring balanced ingredient distribution.
- Flavor Enhancement: Drizzle honey and add ice cubes to introduce sweetness and create desirable chilled consistency.
- Blending Technique: Pulse blender initially to fragment larger fruit pieces, then blend continuously at maximum speed for 60-90 seconds until smooth and uniform.
- Serving Presentation: Pour smoothie into chilled glass, maintaining its delicate texture and vibrant color.
- Garnish Optional: Embellish with coconut shavings, mint leaves, or fruit slices to elevate visual and taste experience.
- Consumption Recommendation: Serve and enjoy immediately to preserve peak flavor, temperature, and nutritional quality.
Notes
- Fruit Ripeness Matters: Choose super-ripe bananas and pineapples for maximum sweetness and smoother blending, as overripe fruits provide deeper flavor profiles.
- Blending Technique: Start with pulsing function to break down larger fruit chunks, then blend continuously for 60-90 seconds to achieve silky-smooth consistency without lumps.
- Temperature Control: Add ice cubes strategically to chill smoothie instantly while maintaining thick, creamy texture without diluting natural fruit flavors.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap dairy yogurt with plant-based alternatives like coconut or almond yogurt for vegan version; use sugar-free honey substitute for low-sugar dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg