This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
One of our most popular recipes is our Pineapple Banana Smoothie, which we fondly call the Pineapple Upside Down Cake in my smoothie recipe app, Daily Blends. It’s dessert-level good! Before you run from the sight of spinach—give this a shot…. TRUST ME! This smoothie not only tastes amazing, it also has some added health perks that you’ll definitely enjoy.
Table of Contents
Banana and Pineapple Smoothie
This pineapple banana smoothie is inspired by a cake from my childhood: the Pineapple Upside Down cake. While it may be based on a super sweet dessert, this fruit smoothie is loaded with health benefits too:
- Only sweetened by fruit, no added sugar here!
- thick & creamy thanks to the protein-rich almond milk + bananas
- 100% plant-based to give you the healthiest smoothie without any of the tummy troubles that dairy often causes.
- Naturally boosted with calcium, vitamin C, and vitamin D, which gives you some delicious health benefits.
No wonder this pineapple banana smoothie is such a fav among our fellow smoothie lovers! Seriously, this is a fun smoothie for newbies as well as veteran smoothie drinkers.
Smoothie Ingredient Swaps + Protein Boosts
If you need to lower the sugar, then replace the banana with a half cup frozen cauliflower, or 1/4 an avocado. That way you keep the creamy texture while cutting down on the sugar.
Want to turn this pineapple banana smoothie into a meal? I love adding in a scoop of natural almond butter, for a hint of nuttiness + a load of healthy fat.
If you want a protein boost without any change in flavor, then try a clean, plant based option. My completely plant-based, organic protein powder recipe is a quality way to add protein to any smoothie you make. It gives your smoothie 10 extra grams of protein + healthy fat, without changing the flavor! That means this pineapple banana smoothie goes from 4.2 grams of protein to 14.2 grams, #kaleyeah!
What Almond Milk Should I Use in Smoothies?
While water is an easy base to swap in for almond milk in this pineapple banana smoothie, I love the flavor + creaminess that the almond milk adds. You can either make your own almond milk (which is what I do!), or you can buy some from almost any grocery store. If you choose store bought, don’t forget to check out my report on the best almond milk brands currently on the market.
Liquid swaps for pineapple banana smoothie
If almond milk isn’t your thing, no worries! Green smoothies are SO versatile, and I’ve got some great swaps for you. Honestly, you could swap in almost any dairy-free milk you want (cashew milk and oat milk are my top choices for this pineapple banana smoothie).
The thickness + texture changes depending on the liquid used, so keep that in mind. If water is your base of choice, then add in a tablespoon of hemp hearts so you don’t lose the protein.
More Healthy Smoothies
Pineapples are a sweet, tropical ingredient found in many of my smoothie recommendations for beginners. They are flavorful and bright, as well as loved by many. If you’re looking for more pineapple smoothie options, then I’ve got some great recipes for you!
- Pineapple Ginger smoothie
- Mint Pineapple smoothie
- Pineapple Kale smoothie
- Clear Skin smoothie
- Citrus smoothie
- Perfect Pineapple smoothie
What are some of your fav pineapple smoothie combos? Share in the comments so that we can all try some new flavors together!
Healthy Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup almond milk unsweetened
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- ½ cup cherries frozen
- ½ banana
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Equipment
Video
Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make smoothie cold.
- Cherries can be substituted with berries.
- Use the leafy greens of your choice.
- Use the dairy-free milk of your choice.
Love this. I added extra spinach and it was still sweet enough for me. Happy to see it was under 200 calories.
Tastes like ice cream. What a flavorful combination!
Have never had cherries in a smoothie and now I’m converted. So good and yummy!!
Love the cherries in this smoothie! Day three, and I am loving it. Prep is easy, recipes are yummy, thank you!!
Damn that was tropical and smooth
I love love love this smoothie….. I exchanged the almond milk for unsweetened coconut milk and it was just perfect. I wish I had doubled up on this one because I would have it again tomorrow. I was a little worried about the cherries being too much but it was really the perfect blend. A must try!
Has this smoothie got another name Pineapple Dream from 2020 10 day smoothie challenge?
Anyway this tasted just OK for me. Could be the pineapple I had though, as sometimes they do not have much flavour. I also added in hemp seed and avocado to make the smoothie into a meal replacement. Might try again when I have a sweeter pineapple.
Made this for day 2 of the 10-day challenge and it’s so delicious! Thank you for another winning recipe.
Really really good, best one so far. I subbed the kale for spinach.
Enjoyed this one very much…good to the last drop! I am fascinated by the different blends of fruit and greens. This smoothie was refreshing! #simplegreensmoothies
I wasn’t sure about this one, but decided to try it as so many seem to love it. It’s better than I expected, but not one of my favorites. I used coconut milk, as listed in the 30-day smoothie challenge, but think I would like it better with almond milk.
Hey Valerie,
I’m so glad that you decided to still try this recipe out and that it was better than you thought it was gonna be!
Some people prefer the almond milk over coconut milk so I think that will definitely make a difference for you.
Cheers!
I LOVED this smoothie, one of many of my favorites love pineapples so I knew this would be delicious
Love this one!! It is so good! We will definitely be making this one again!
Simply devine! My favorite so far!
Didnt really like this one tbh. I used kale instead of spinach and maybe it needed a little lemon juice to offset that, Also my banana was not the ripest. I will give it another try but todays one was just ok.
This was delightful and will be in my regular rotation of smoothies!
So good I love it.