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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.
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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
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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.
This was really good, I have to substitute cherrys because of an allergy so I used 1/2 cup mixed strawberries and cranberries.
Another great tasting smoothy! I never thought of putting cherries with pineapple. Yum!
I loved the favors! I added a scoop of protein powder. Yes, the color is not pretty but sometimes we are surprised with taste!
It was quite good! Just wish I was ins sunny warm climate drinking it.
Yummy
I like this smoothie, but day one is still my favorite. I put today’s in fun mini mug jug looking container with a straw. I’ll post it on Facebook later today or tomorrow.
I added a little kale protein powder and it came out a little thick so I added a little more almond milk it was great
This one is pretty sweet, but again, I changed out the spinach for Kale and I don’t like cherries, so I used strawberries. All my fruit is frozen so it makes a nice frothy cool drink. I’m enjoying the variety in my drinks.
DElLICIOUS!!! I don’t like ‘milk’ or yogurt in my smoothies as it takes away from the fresh taste of fruits & greens, so I used water instead of almond milk.
Swapped out the cherries for blueberries and it worked out really good 🙂
This is a tough one for me. It didn’t taste bad, but it came across as REALLY sweet. I’m used to Kimberly Snyder’s Glowing Green Smoothies which have more veggies. I have concerns that these smoothies have more fruit and therefore more natural sugars. I made a second batch with avocado for the kids, because they don’t like bananas, but the flavor combo doesn’t work.
Day 3 smoothie is another good one! Very tasty. I added an apple and some turmeric and flax/chia/hemp seed mix.
This was really filling!
A wonderful thick smoothie!!
Very delicious, not too sweet
I replaced banana with avocado as I don’t tolerate the sweetness of banana,
I loved it, thanks
I substituted kale for half of the greens and threw in some sprigs of cilantro. Also, I used 1/4 avocado and it wasn’t quite sweet or creamy enough. Then I added 1/3 banana, and it was a little too sweet but still not creamy enough, and I did not want to add more fat. . I think it might be better with 10-12 ounces of almond or another plant based milk. It may have also been my green additions and substitutions. I noticed the brown color too.
This is my favorite recipe because I always have spinach and bananas in the house and I usually have pineapple. It’s so easy and delicious! A great way to start the challenge!