Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple pieces
- 1/2 ripe banana, peeled and cut
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional, if using plain yogurt)
- 1-2 teaspoons honey (optional, if using vanilla yogurt)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
Instructions:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding more almond milk if needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with additional honey, if desired.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Variations:
- Green Pineapple Smoothie: Add a handful of kale or spinach.
- Pineapple Smoothie Without Banana: Omit the banana and add another 1/2 cup of yogurt.
- Pineapple Protein Smoothie: Add a scoop of unflavored or vanilla protein powder.
- Pineapple Orange Smoothie: Use orange juice instead of milk.
- Pineapple Coconut Smoothie: Swap the milk for lite coconut milk.
- Pineapple and Mango Smoothie:
Substitute half of the pineapple for frozen mango. - Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie: Substitute half of the pineapple for frozen strawberries.
Storage:
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
- Freezer:
Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Tips:
- For a less banana-y flavor, use an unripe banana and add extra honey for sweetness.
- Add the liquids first to help your blender blend more easily.
- Stir the smoothie in the blender before pouring to ensure it’s smooth.
