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If you love a tropical breakfast that tastes like sunshine, this pineapple smoothie bowl recipe delivers. It blends naturally sweet fruit with hidden veggies for extra nourishment. The result is a creamy, refreshing bowl that feels like a treat yet fuels your day.
This recipe is one of my beginner-friendly smoothie bowls that blends quickly and is loved by all. Frozen fruit creates a thick, spoonable texture without needing ice. It’s a great way to enjoy plant-based nutrition while keeping flavors bright and delicious.
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Pineapple Smoothie Bowl Ingredients
This recipe blends fruit and vegetables into a bowl that tastes bright, creamy, and perfectly balanced. The flavors lean tropical and refreshing, while the texture stays thick and spoonable. Here’s what creates that delicious combo and a few tips to help you blend it smoothly:
- Pineapple: Delivers the bright, tangy tropical flavor that stands out in every bite. Frozen pineapple works best to keep the bowl thick and refreshing. Have fresh pineapple? Cut pineapple and freeze half for the bowl base and keep the other half in the fridge for the toppings. You can also use it in my pineapple smoothie.
- Orange: Brings fresh citrus flavor and enough natural juice to help everything blend together. Make sure it’s fully peeled to avoid bitterness.
- Banana: Adds smooth creaminess and rounds out the tropical sweetness. Freeze bananas first to help create that thick smoothie bowl texture.
- Carrot: Adds a subtle sweetness and beautiful color without overpowering the tropical flavors. Chop into small pieces before blending so it breaks down easily. I also have a yummy carrot smoothie that you should try next.
- Frozen Cauliflower: This secret ingredient creates a thick, creamy texture while letting the fruit flavors shine. Always use it frozen to help your bowl stay cold and scoopable.
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Recipe Tips
- Use frozen fruit. Frozen ingredients create a thick, scoopable texture without needing ice. If you freeze the orange, add a small splash of liquid if blending stalls.
- Adjust sweetness. Swap the banana for ½ an avocado for a less sweet, still creamy bowl (color will change slightly).
- Start slow when blending. Begin on low speed, then increase gradually to help ingredients break down evenly.
- Scrape the blender sides. Stop and scrape as needed to keep everything blending smoothly and prevent air pockets.
- Explore my how to make a smoothie guide for more blending tips
How to Make a Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Smoothie bowls take slightly longer to blend because of their thick texture. They are still just as easy to make. Since this recipe uses juicy fruit instead of liquid, everything blends in one step.
- Add all ingredients to your blender and secure the lid. Start blending. The blades will likely stop moving quickly because the mixture is thick.
- If your blender has a tamper, use it to push ingredients toward the blades. If not, stop blending and scrape down the sides as needed. If the blender still struggles, add about ¼ cup water to help it start moving (and consider getting one of my recommended blenders for smoothies).
- Once blending runs smoothly, continue until the mixture is completely creamy. Smoothie bowls take longer than drinkable smoothies, yet the texture is worth it. When no chunks remain, scoop the mixture into a bowl.
- Add toppings and enjoy immediately. Smoothie bowls taste best fresh because they soften as they sit.
Toppings and Add-Ins
- Swap pineapple with peaches for a low-sugar fruit swap.
- Add berries for a brighter, tangier twist.
- Blend in spinach or kale for a sneaky green boost.
- Add protein powder, hemp seeds, or chia seeds to make it more filling.
- Top with blueberries, kiwi, or strawberries for fresh color and flavor.
- Sprinkle on granola, chopped nuts, coconut flakes, or cereal for crunch.
- Add cacao nibs, hemp hearts, or chia seeds for extra texture and variety.
More Smoothie Bowl Recipes
I love getting creative with both the smoothie base and toppings. Some of my favorites are the fruit smoothie bowl, which tastes like a green smoothie in bowl form; the tropical smoothie bowl, a sweet, beginner-friendly option; the dragon fruit smoothie bowl, a bright tropical favorite my daughter loves; and the acai smoothie bowl, my refreshing go-to for summer berries.
If you make this pineapple smoothie bowl recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.
Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup carrot
- ¼ cup cauliflower florets frozen
- 1 orange peeled
- 1 banana frozen
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
Topping
- blueberries
- strawberries
- kiwi
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth. This is supposed to be thick, so stop and scrape down the sides as needed or use the blender tamper to push down the ingredients until the blades can move on their own.
- Scoop blended ingredients into a bowl.
- Top with your fav fresh fruits, granola, hemp hearts and more. Enjoy!
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Notes
- If your blender can’t blend this recipe as-is, try adding a few tablespoons of water, just until the blades get going. You still want this to be thick and scoop-able.
- Feel free to add homemade protein powder while blending to boost the protein and healthy fat in this recipe.
- Using frozen ingredients helps to create a chilly product. If you’re using a non-high-powered blender, let the frozen ingredients thaw on the counter for about 15 minutes before blending.
- Toppings can include fresh fruit, healthy granola, chia pudding, superfoods like chia seeds, hemp hearts or cacao nibs and more.
- You can add up to 1 cup of leafy green vegetables like spinach if you want to add more fiber and nutrients.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Yes, you can use fresh pineapple, yet the smoothie bowl will be thinner and less scoopable. For the best thick texture, freeze pineapple chunks ahead of time. If using fresh pineapple, you can add a few ice cubes or reduce any added liquid to help keep the bowl thick.
Nope! The fruit flavors stay front and center. The carrot adds natural sweetness and color, while the frozen cauliflower creates creaminess without changing the flavor. Most people don’t even realize there are veggies blended in.
A high-powered blender creates the smoothest, thickest smoothie bowls and makes blending frozen ingredients easier. If you are using a standard blender, blend slowly, stop to scrape the sides often, and add small splashes of liquid only if needed to help everything move.
You can easily turn this into a more satisfying meal by adding protein powder, nut butter, hemp seeds, chia seeds, or ground flax seeds. These additions help keep you full longer and create an even creamier texture while still letting the tropical flavors shine.
Soooo good! I am a convert to frozen cauliflower now!
Glad to hear it, Sarah! Go team vitamin C, K, and B6.