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Blend this pineapple banana smoothie if you’re craving something cool, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavor. It’s the kind of smoothie that instantly transports you to a sunny beach, even if you’re just sipping it at your kitchen counter.
With juicy pineapple, ripe banana, and a splash of coconut milk, you can blend up a smoothie that’s not only refreshing but also rich, satisfying, and naturally sweet. Plus, it’s dairy-free and loaded with plant-based ingredients that fuel your body and boost your mood. Read on if you’re ready to bring some vacay vibes to your day.
Why this Pineapple Banana Smoothie Rawks
Some smoothies are just okay… but this one? It truly rawks. With bold tropical flavor, creamy texture, and a short list of powerhouse ingredients, here’s why this pineapple banana smoothie is a must-blend:
- Tropical explosion: Frozen pineapple brings bright, tangy sweetness, while banana adds natural creaminess and a mellow flavor that balances it all out. Add in creamy coconut milk, and you’ve got a dreamy, island-inspired smoothie that tastes like a vacation in a glass.
- Naturally energizing: No caffeine needed! The natural sugars in banana and pineapple provide a gentle, sustained energy boost, perfect for early mornings, midday slumps, or a pre-workout snack.
- Immune-boosting: Pineapple is packed with vitamin C, manganese, and bromelain, an anti-inflammatory enzyme that helps support digestion and immunity. Bananas bring in vitamin B6 and potassium to help balance electrolytes and boost energy.
- Gut-friendly fuel: Bananas are a great source of prebiotics, which help feed the good bacteria in your gut. Combined with bromelain from pineapple, this smoothie is as kind to your digestion as it is delicious.
- Customizable: Want to add a handful of spinach? Go for it. Toss in some chia seeds or a scoop of plant-based protein? Absolutely! This smoothie is a versatile base for whatever your body’s craving.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This banana pineapple smoothie may be simple to make, but it’s packed with creamy, tropical goodness and naturally energizing nutrients:
- Frozen pineapple: Frozen pineapple chunks are the heart of this smoothie. They add icy texture and bright, tangy sweetness, no need for extra ice! Look for frozen pineapple in the freezer aisle near other frozen fruits. You can also check out our blog on how to cut a pineapple.
- Banana: A ripe banana adds natural sweetness, creaminess, and just a touch of tropical flair. Spotty bananas are best, they’re softer, sweeter, and blend like a dream. You’ll find bananas in any produce section year-round.
- Coconut milk: This rich, dairy-free milk gives the smoothie its luxurious texture and satisfying richness. For the ultimate indulgence, look for full-fat canned coconut milk in cans. Yet you can also use lite or refrigerated, which are less caloric and gentler on your tummy. You can also create your own homemade coconut milk with our guide.
- Pineapple juice: Pineapple juice brightens up the whole blend and enhances that tropical punch. You’ll usually find it in the refrigerated juice section or bottled in the juice aisle. Go for 100% pineapple juice with no added sugars.
How to Make a Pineapple Banana Smoothie
This pineapple banana smoothie recipe is pure tropical bliss, and it comes together in just minutes with a handful of nourishing ingredients. Here’s how to make it:
- Start by adding 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks and 1 ripe banana to your blender. The frozen pineapple gives the smoothie its icy, slushy texture without needing extra ice.
- Add 1 cup of chilled full-fat coconut milk and ¼ cup of chilled pineapple juice. These create a creamy base with just the right amount of tropical sweetness.
- Toss in a serving of protein powder, if using, and blend again.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately while it’s cold and refreshing.
Smoothie Blending Tips
Add a boost of plant-powered protein to keep you full longer, especially if you’re sipping this as a meal. You can check out our homemade protein powder guide that explains in detail.
For an ultra-thick smoothie, freeze your banana before blending. Frozen banana creates a thick, velvety texture that mimics soft serve, no yogurt or dairy needed.
Recipe Swaps and Add-ins
One of the best things about this pineapple banana smoothie recipe? It’s endlessly customizable. Whether you’re working with what’s in your kitchen or want to boost the nutrition, here are some easy swaps and flavorful add-ins to mix things up:
- Sweeten naturally (if needed): If your pineapple or banana isn’t super ripe, you can sweeten the smoothie naturally with a date, a drizzle of maple syrup, or a splash of vanilla extract.
- Swap coconut milk: Not a fan of coconut? No problem. You can use homemade almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, or even plain water for a lighter version. Just note: full-fat coconut milk adds richness and that tropical vibe, so swapping may change the texture slightly.
- Sub pineapple juice: Out of pineapple juice? Orange juice or mango juice works beautifully and keeps the fruity sweetness flowing. You can also skip it entirely and use a splash more plant-based milk for a lower-sugar version.
- Add leafy greens: Toss in a handful of baby spinach or kale to sneak in some greens. It won’t change the flavor much, but it’ll boost the fiber, iron, and antioxidants. Plus, it gives your smoothie a fun green glow.
- Boost with seeds: Chia seeds, flaxseeds, or hemp hearts are great add-ins for healthy fats, fiber, and omega-3s. Even just one tablespoon goes a long way to keep you fuller longer.
More Tropical Pineapple Smoothies
Pineapples are a sweet, tropical ingredient found in many of my smoothie recommendations for beginners. They’re flavorful, refreshing, and always a crowd-pleaser. If you’re looking for more ways to blend up this sunny fruit, here are a few of my favorite pineapple-packed smoothies:
- When I want something zesty and good for digestion, I reach for the Pineapple Ginger Smoothie. It’s a bright, spicy blend that soothes the stomach and wakes up your taste buds.
- For a refreshing twist, the Pineapple Mint Smoothie is a total favorite. Cool, crisp mint pairs perfectly with juicy pineapple for a revitalizing pick-me-up.
- The Clear Skin Smoothie is my go-to when I want to glow from the inside out. Loaded with skin-loving ingredients like pineapple, cucumber, and lemon, it’s light, hydrating, and totally delicious.
- And for a creamy, tropical classic, I always come back to the Perfect Pineapple Smoothie. It’s a simple blend that lets pineapple shine, with just the right balance of sweet and smooth.
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Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple frozen
- 1 banana
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup pineapple juice chilled
- 1 serving protein powder optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
Equipment
Notes
- Turn this smoothie into a meal replacement by adding in a serving of my homemade protein powder.
- Use at least 1 frozen ingredient for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Feel free to add up to 1 cup of leafy greens per serving.
- I prefer canned lite coconut milk in this smoothie, yet you can also use full fat if you’re trying to increase your fat and caloric intake.
Nutrition
Common Questions
Yes, pineapple and banana are a perfect tropical pairing. Pineapple’s tangy, citrusy brightness complements banana’s naturally creamy and mellow sweetness, creating a smooth, balanced flavor that’s both refreshing and satisfying. When blended, they deliver a luscious texture and vibrant taste that works beautifully in smoothies, fruit bowls, or even frozen treats. It’s a duo that not only tastes amazing but also brings out the best in each other nutritionally.
Banana and pineapple smoothie is packed with nutrients that support energy, digestion, and immunity. Bananas provide potassium, vitamin B6, and fiber, helping regulate blood pressure and support heart and brain health. Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, antioxidants, and bromelain, an enzyme that aids digestion and reduces inflammation. Together, they create a naturally sweet, hydrating smoothie that fuels your body with clean energy, perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery, or a healthy snack.
Yes, both bananas and pineapples are incredibly good for you. Bananas offer steady energy, thanks to their fiber and natural sugars, and they’re especially helpful for muscle function and hydration due to their high potassium content. Pineapples are loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C and antioxidants, and the bromelain enzyme helps with digestion and recovery. Including both fruits in your diet can support overall wellness, improve gut health, and satisfy your sweet tooth the nutritious way.
While pineapple pairs well with many fruits, it can sometimes clash with dairy-based ingredients or fruits with high water content, like watermelon. Watermelon digests much faster than pineapple, so combining them may lead to bloating for some people. Also, if you’re sensitive to acidity, mixing pineapple with other acidic fruits like oranges or grapefruits may irritate your stomach. That said, most people can enjoy pineapple mixed with a wide variety of fruits without issue, especially in smoothies where flavors and digestion times are more balanced.
I substituted farmer’s market chard for spinach and added Vega vanilla protein smoothie powder.
It was delish!
It really does taste like pineapple upside down cake (which I haven’t eaten for years, but I remember having as a child).
Hi Mona,
Great changes + additions! This is one of our favorite recipes!
One of my favorites! Even my daughter loved it! Added an extra banana. So delish!
Hi Sara,
This is one of our favorites too! 🙂
I read that in order to assimilate most of the nutrients of the spinach, you need to add a ‘good fat’. The vitamins are fat soluble and need that ‘good fat’ for our bodies to get all the benefits from them. In some of your recipes you do have a ‘good fat’, but not in all. Have you considered this aspect? Also, what about the levels of goitrogens, purine, and oxalates that occur naturally in spinach? For people who have problems with thyroid, gout, kidney stones, might all this spinach be too much of a good thing? I really love green smoothies, I’m just trying to be cautious and wondered if you could address these issues. Thanks so much!
If you’re scared to use almond milk or coconut milk can you just use water
Totally! Here is link to our other favorite liquids. 🙂 https://simplegreensmoothies.com/dairy-free-smoothies
Can’t wait to try this one! Question though: I am doing a detox that includes green smoothies (and I”m using your recipe with their protein powder)… anyhow, is it okay to have both servings in one day? I add a small salad or hard boiled egg at lunch/breakfast…
Thanks 🙂
Hey Megan.
Are you replacing 2 meals with green smoothies? Then adding a salad for you other meal? Though we aren’t nutritionist, does sound like a lot of leafy green in one day. 🙂
Just by drinking green smoothies daily without even changing your regular diet, you are moving in the right direction towards healthy eating. We suggest you eat real food that’s free of processed sugar and avoid ingredients that you can’t pronounce. My personal meal plan during the green smoothie diet will be paleo-inspired with lots of veggies and some seafood (we’re both pescatarians).
If you want to take your health to the next level, we recommend checking out our Plant-Based Cleanse Cleanse. This is a step-by-step meal plan, with daily green smoothie recipes and whole food meal recipes created by a holistic nutritionist.
thank you! I do have a smoothie for breakfast and lunch, but am trying to have a meat, with a grain (organic brown rice/quinoa) and veggies or salad at dinner…
Do you all typically NOT have 2 smoothies in a day? Or are you thinking replacing 2 meals with smoothies is questionable? Just curious… it’s still only 2 cups of spinach and some more veggies with dinner (and if it’s a salad, there’s lots of protein, legumes, avocado in there…)…
Just curious on if you think having the full recipe, myself, to replace two meals seems unhealthy… as I said, I am adding an organic, gluten free protein powder 🙂
Hey Megan.
Thanks for reaching out to us. Most of our smoothies make about 4 – 5 cups (32 – 40 oz)– we call this family style. A serving size is 2 cups. So if you are making a smoothie for just one person, you can half the recipes and shopping lists. Or, save the leftovers for a second meal replacement, or drink the following day (now you only have to blend every other day). You can store leftover smoothies in an airtight container with a lid for 1 to 3 days. Fresh is always best, but you will still get plenty of the nutrients your body needs if you drink a leftover smoothie.
If you drink green smoothies as meal replacements, make sure to add a protein boost (plant-based protein powder, nut milk, nut butter), or snack on some nuts or a hard-boiled egg 30-60 minutes after you drink your green smoothie.
Great smoothie! Very filling, and a sweet treat. 🙂
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yum its really good!!!
I substituted half of an avocado for the banana. It still tastes great just not as sweet.
Great idea! Avocado: This fruit is a great source of monounsaturated fats, which help raise your “good” cholesterol levels. Using avocado will not only give you great fat content, but will also make your green smoothie extra creamy!
Do yall have the nutritional information on this recipes?
Hey Samantha.
Here is a link to the nutritional information: https://simplegreensmoothies.com/
I tried this one today with strawberries instead and am so not loving it. I think it is the almond milk. Going to try this with coconut milk instead next time and cherries for sure. Think it will be much better that way.
🙂 Cheers!
I loved this one…I used strawberries instead of cherries.
Great idea!
This one ended up being alot sweeter than I thought it would be, I also didn’t realize until the last minute that I was out of cherries, so I ended up replacing them with blueberries. Very interesting flavors together, just hard to get past the sweetness. Maybe my bananas were too ripe?!? Not really sure
Hey Shannon.
This one is sweet, it is a sweet treat replacement. 🙂
Can more than one fruit be frozen? How about all of them?
Hey Krystal.
Thanks for the question. Sometimes blenders can’t handle more than 1 frozen fruit. Once the liquid is added it becomes a BIG block of frozen fruit. We suggest 1 frozen fruit to add a nice chill to your green smoothie. 🙂
Day 3 – Not bad at all! Think I could grow to like this one.
Happy day 3! 🙂
delish! i made with coconut water instead because i wasn’t feeling the creaminess this morning so light and refreshing!
🙂 YUM! I like that one too! Great substitution, I will have to try coconut water in it too. 🙂
Absolutely delicious! This is a nice sweet treat!
🙂 YAY! Thanks for letting us know you enjoyed it.