Name: Creamy Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients: Frozen Pineapple Chunks: 2 cups (about 300g). Using frozen pineapple is non-negotiable for the best texture.; Frozen Banana: 1 medium, previously peeled, sliced, and frozen. The banana adds natural sweetness and incredible creaminess.; Greek Yogurt: ½ cup (about 125g). Plain, full-fat, or 2% Greek yogurt adds protein, tang, and a velvety consistency. For a dairy-free option, use a thick coconut-based yogurt.; Unsweetened Milk: ½ to ¾ cup (120-180ml). You can use dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk (from a carton, for a more tropical flavor), or oat milk. Start with ½ cup and add more only if needed to get the blender moving.; Optional Sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup. This is only necessary if your fruit isn’t very sweet. I usually find the frozen banana provides enough sweetness on its own.

Ingredients

Frozen Pineapple Chunks: 2 cups (about 300g). Using frozen pineapple is non-negotiable for the best texture.

Frozen Banana: 1 medium, previously peeled, sliced, and frozen. The banana adds natural sweetness and incredible creaminess.

Greek Yogurt: ½ cup (about 125g). Plain, full-fat, or 2% Greek yogurt adds protein, tang, and a velvety consistency. For a dairy-free option, use a thick coconut-based yogurt.

Unsweetened Milk: ½ to ¾ cup (120-180ml). You can use dairy milk, almond milk, coconut milk (from a carton, for a more tropical flavor), or oat milk. Start with ½ cup and add more only if needed to get the blender moving.

Optional Sweetener: 1-2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup. This is only necessary if your fruit isn’t very sweet. I usually find the frozen banana provides enough sweetness on its own.

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Instructions

Prepare Your Ingredients: Make sure your pineapple and banana are fully frozen for the creamiest result. Have all your ingredients measured and ready to go.

Layer the Blender Correctly: This is a crucial step for smooth blending, especially if you don’t have a high-powered blender. Pour the liquid (milk) into the blender first. This helps create a vortex to pull the other ingredients down.

Add Soft Ingredients: Next, add the Greek yogurt.

Add Frozen Fruit: Finally, add the frozen banana slices and frozen pineapple chunks on top.

Blend Until Smooth: Secure the lid on your blender. Start blending on a low speed and gradually increase to high. Blend for 45-60 seconds, or until the smoothie is completely smooth and creamy, with no remaining chunks of fruit. If the mixture is too thick and won’t blend, stop the blender, scrape down the sides with a spatula, and add another splash of milk (1-2 tablespoons at a time) to help it along.

Taste and Adjust: Once blended, give it a quick taste. If you prefer it sweeter, now is the time to add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup and give it a final, quick blend to incorporate.

Serve Immediately: Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the best taste and texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: One Normal Portion
Calories: 280-320