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.

Healthy green smoothie with pineapple
Table of Contents
  1. Banana and Pineapple Smoothie
  2. Smoothie Ingredient Swaps + Protein Boosts
  3. What Almond Milk Should I Use in Smoothies?
  4.  More Healthy Smoothies
  5. Healthy Pineapple Banana Smoothie Recipe

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!

whole food ingredients ready for a delicious smoothie

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!

What are some of your fav pineapple smoothie combos? Share in the comments so that we can all try some new flavors together!

spinach and pineapple smoothie with cherries
Healthy green smoothie with pineapple
4.59 from 317 votes

Healthy Pineapple Banana Smoothie

This healthy pineapple banana smoothie is full of fruity flavors. Unlike most smoothies, this one is also loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals to nourish you.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Smoothie
Cuisine: Plant-Based
Serves: 1 smoothie

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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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.

Nutrition

Calories: 179kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 350mg, Potassium: 622mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 25g, Vitamin A: 2943IU, Vitamin C: 58mg, Calcium: 352mg, Iron: 1mg
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  1. 5 stars
    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!

  2. 2 stars
    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.

  3. 5 stars
    Made this for day 2 of the 10-day challenge and it’s so delicious! Thank you for another winning recipe.

  4. 5 stars
    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

  5. 3 stars
    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.

    1. 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!

  6. 5 stars
    I LOVED this smoothie, one of many of my favorites love pineapples so I knew this would be delicious

  7. 2 stars
    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.

  8. 5 stars
    One of my favorites! Pineapple Upside Down Cake
    My second attempt to make it was the best !
    I switched canned coconut milk for coconut milk in tetra pack. I also used a different greens blend. Delicious