Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
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This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and naturally sweet. My kids love the tropical flavor, and I love that I can blend it up fast on busy mornings.
Our mornings are busy enough without having to cook and feed tired kids before school. Smoothies are my favorite back-to-school time breakfast.
I just pop a few naturally sweet ingredients that I already have on hand into my blender and mix until smooth, then my kids happily sip their delicious smoothie while we get ready for the day.
This smoothie is bursting with bright, tropical flavors, and it’s very customizable. You can make it more filling by adding ingredients like Greek yogurt or protein powder, or keep things simple with just fresh fruit and coconut milk.
Trust me, you and your kids will love this strawberry pineapple smoothie in the mornings, for an afternoon snack, or for a smooth and creamy treat after dinner.
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So easy and so good.
–Heather
Happy Kitchen Secrets
Here are my most important mom tested smoothie secrets! These helpful tips will ensure you have the best result every time.
- Use frozen fruit for the best texture. Frozen strawberries and pineapple give you that thick, frosty smoothie texture. There’s no ice needed!
- Start low, then go high. If your blender struggles at first, pulse a few times or blend on low speed before cranking it up. This helps protect your motor and gives you a more consistent texture.
- Make it yours. This is my favorite smoothie to customize. Want more protein? Add Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder. Want some greens? Throw in a handful of spinach or kale.
Ingredients
- Frozen pineapple: You can use store-bought bags of frozen pineapple chunks or make your own!
- Frozen strawberries
- Unsweetened coconut milk: You can substitute unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, or any other type of milk you prefer.
Optional Ingredients
- Extra produce: A handful of spinach, frozen cucumber, or riced cauliflower is a great addition. I like to get extra veggies in any way I can! You can also try different frozen fruit, like raspberries or blueberries.
- ½ cup Greek yogurt: For extra protein and creaminess.
- ½ avocado. This is another option for a creamy texture and flavor.
- Any protein powder you enjoy. Personally, I like to add unflavored collagen, but any vanilla-flavored protein powder you like would work beautifully, too!
- Orange juice: Substitute orange juice for half of the milk. This adds a little extra sweetness and a more summery flavor.
- Lemon juice: Add 1 teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice. It brightens the flavors in the pineapple and strawberries.
- Ginger. A little ginger goes a long way! I’d use about 1/2 teaspoon of minced ginger per serving.
How to Make a Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
- Once you’ve got all your ingredients ready, add everything to your high speed blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
- After the smoothie is blended up, pour it into two tall glasses and serve immediately. You can freeze leftovers in ice cube trays to blend up again later. And that’s it!
If you don’t have a high speed blender, a regular blender or food processor will still work well. An immersion blender will also work, but it will work best if you let the frozen strawberries and pineapple defrost about halfway before attempting to use it.
Smoothie Recipe FAQ
Yes! You can use fresh strawberries and fresh pineapple if you'd like. Just be sure to add a handful of ice cubes to make sure the texture is right.
I like to freeze smoothies in ice cube trays and re-blend them later. You can also pre-portion your frozen ingredients and blend with the coconut milk when ready to serve!
We love using unsweetened coconut milk for the tropical flavor, but almond milk, oat milk, or even dairy milk all work beautifully. Just use what you’ve got on hand!
Serving Ideas
This pineapple strawberry smoothie can be a meal unto itself, but we love to serve it with:
- Breakfast: Serve with a crustless quiche or some almound flour waffles!
- Lunch: It's the perfect beverage to have with a Greek chicken salad or wrap.
- Snacks: I love a smoothie before or after an afternoon workout. It's a tasty treat with this cherry delight dessert, too!
I'd love to hear about your experience making this recipe! Please leave a comment and rating below!
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups coconut milk or any milk of choice
- 1½ cups frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Video
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender. Cover and turn to high speed, and blend until smooth. Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- A handful of spinach or riced cauliflower.
- ½ cup Greek yogurt.
- ½ avocado.
- 1 scoop of any protein powder you enjoy.
- Substitute orange juice for half of the milk.
- 1 teaspoon of fresh squeezed lemon juice.
I love these easy, healthy ideas! Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Heather! So glad you enjoyed it! -Laura
So easy and so good.
Hi Heather! Thank you, I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed it! -Laura