Creamy Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Pine-ing for a pick-me-up remedy when you’re feeling poor or really run down? Our 4-ingredient pineapple banana smoothie is the perfect immune boosting beverage for perking you up! Full of tangy, sweet pineapple and creamy banana chunks, this bright yellow beverage is incredibly delicious and also nutritious. This creamy and smooth banana and pineapple smoothie might not cure your cold completely, but it will certainly a-peel to your eyes and appetite.
You don’t have to be under the weather to enjoy this ravishing recipe. It’s absolutely appetizing at any time of day and any level of health. This fabulously fruity smoothie is filled with fiber and alive with antioxidants. All you have to do is grab your fruit, blend, and enjoy. What could be simpler? (Especially nice when you’re low on energy.)
By savoring this smoothie and taking a snuggly little nap, you just might live pineapple-y ever after! Hope you peel better soon! Let’s get blending! FYI, if you love sweet banana recipes, don’t miss out on these campfire banana boats with fruit and nuts!
Why You Need To Make This Banana and Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
This banana pineapple smoothie is so awesome because it’s tasty, healthy, and quick to make. The sweet blend of pineapple and banana offers a perfect balance of flavors. Plus, it’s packed with vitamins and makes for a great start to your day or a refreshing snack. It’ll become your new favorite beverage of choice any time of year!
- Only 4 Ingredients
- Quick and easy to make
- Fresh and fruity
- Dairy-free
- Gluten-free
- Soy-free or nut-free (depending on the plant-based milk you use)
- Super creamy and satisfying
- A daily dose of digestive enzymes
Key Ingredients
The star ingredients of this pineapple smoothie with banana are what make it so special. Fresh pineapple adds a tangy sweetness, while ripe banana gives it a creamy texture. These two fruits combine to create a delicious and nutritious drink you’ll love!
- Frozen Bananas – Add a smooth and creamy texture to the smoothie, making it thick and satisfying. Bananas provide natural sweetness, reducing the need for added sugars. Swap for mango (for a similar texture and sweetness) or use frozen avocado, which lends a creaminess with a different flavor profile.
- Frozen Pineapples – Offer a tangy, sweet flavor that is essential to the smoothie’s tropical taste. This fruit also has a high fiber content, for added health benefits. Substitute with mangos for a different tropical twist or, for the more adventurous, passionfruit!
- Pineapple Juice – Intensifies the pineapple flavor, making the smoothie more vibrant. It also helps to blend the ingredients more smoothly. Swap for orange juice for a citrusy variation or coconut water for a lighter, hydrating option.
- Plant-Based Milk – Adds a creamier consistency without dairy. Feel free to use store-bought or homemade almond milk or cashew milk for a nutty flavor or coconut milk for a richer, tropical taste. If you use vegan heavy cream, you could use this recipe as a decadent dessert bowl and top with banana and coconut chips, thin slices of fresh mango, and a wedge of fresh pineapple.
Best Banana Pineapple Smoothie Variations
There’s so many fun ways to enjoy this ravishing recipe! You can change the color by adding fruit or veggies, thicken it up into a smoothie bowl, or even make scoopable sorbet. The ideas are limitless. Dare to dream of new tasty and creamy concoctions!
- Silky Sorbet – Create a delectable dessert by decreasing the liquid by ½ cup. Pour into a freezer-safe, covered container and freeze for an hour or two before serving. Scoop into bowls and add any toppings you wish. Substitute the dairy-free milk with water or extra pineapple juice for a full fruit foundation.
- Blended Tropical Smoothie Bowl – Reduce the plant milk by ½ cup to make a thicker consistency. Pour your smoothie into a coconut bowl and garnish with banana slices, pineapple tidbits, coconut flakes, chia or hemp seeds, and thin strips of fresh mango. Yum!
- Create Colorful Combos – Brighten your smoothie with bold colors (as well as added nutrition) by using dark leafy greens or fresh fruit. Experiment with a spinach pineapple banana smoothie in a glorious green hue or a strawberry pineapple banana smoothie painted in a pleasing and perky pink.
- Protein-Packed – Add a scoop of vegan protein powder to thicken the smoothie and bump of the protein content.
How Do I Store My Leftover Smoothie?
Easy-peasy! Just pour any leftover healthy pineapple banana smoothie into a covered glass mason jar or insulated water bottle and refrigerate until later. If your smoothie has gotten too liquified, you can add some ice or more frozen banana (or pineapple) and give it a quick blend.
A helpful tip for saving a smoothie for a longer period of time is to freeze it in an ice cube tray (or a couple of trays). If you pour the mixture directly into the trays and freeze it overnight (or for a few hours), all you need to do it throw the cubes into the blender and give it a quick blend! It helps to leave the cubes out at room temperature for about 5-10 minutes before blending. Adding a splash of plant milk, pineapple juice, or water will assist the process, too.
Simple Swaps and Smoothie Q&A
If you can only find one fruit that is frozen, no problem! Use 1 cup of frozen and 1 cup of fresh. Just reduce the plant milk by ½ cup.
Of course! Although your smoothie will have a less creamy consistency, you can substitute water or even extra pineapple juice for the liquid. It will still blend up nicely.
That’s a great question! We’ve found that kiwi, strawberry, orange, and tropical fruits like mango all pair really well with this spiky, tangy fruit. But, feel free to experiment and find your own favorite flavor combo 🙂
I mean, what doesn’t it do? Bananas are high in B6, fiber, potassium, and other essential vitamins and minerals. These lovely yellow-skinned fruits are also filled with three natural sugars (sucrose, fructose, and glucose), which gives your body a pretty much fat-free and cholesterol-free source of easily digestible energy.
More Sensational Fresh and Fruity Smoothie Recipes to Try
If you make this luscious pineapple banana smoothie recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!
Creamy Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen banana, approximately one medium banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 cup plant-based milk of choice
- Fresh slices of pineapple and banana for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to the blender.
- Blend for one minute or until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the finished smoothie into one large or two small glasses. Garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and banana slices, if desired. For an even more tropical taste, choose coconut milk. Add a fancy paper umbrella and sprinkle with finely shredded coconut for the ultimate island experience. Enjoy!
Notes
- Frozen Vs. Fresh – If you can only find one fruit that is frozen, no problem! Use 1 cup of frozen and 1 cup of fresh. Just reduce the plant milk by ½ cup.
- Dairy-free, soy-free (or nut-free, depending on the plant-based milk), gluten-free and full of vitamins and minerals.
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A delicious and healthy smoothie that is perfect for a hot day!
I hope everyone will love my smoothie recipe! It’s such a staple in our house and just super easy to make. Yummy! Please give it a try!
I’m always looking for super simple smoothies, and this one was a real winner! Might try it with a splash of OJ, too.
My kind of smoothie! Creamy and so satisfying!
Tastes like the tropics !! Easy and quick to make. Delicious! Bring on summer!!
What a delicious summery smoothie!
This recipe is so incredible! I’ll definitely be making it again!
Loving this pineapple banana smoothie! Simple ingredients and absolutely delicious. It makes such a healthy breakfast idea.
i make this smoothie ALL THE TIME!! it drinks just like a deesert!
Loved this pineapple smoothie, it was truly creamy. The addition of banana was something I had never tried in a pineapple smoothie and loved it! Thanks!
This pineapple banana smoothie is so creamy and refreshing! It’s the perfect way to start the day!
This smoothie was easy to make and tastes like summer! Big hit at my house!
What a great combination of flavours. Fresh and delicious. I’m adding it to my regular after-workout smoothies list!
Obsessed with this banana pineapple smoothie!! It’s so creamy, sweet, and makes me feel like I’m in Hawaii. I make it all the time! My little one loves it too.