Pineapple Banana Smoothie

Need a refreshing, healthy treat? This delicious creamy pineapple banana smoothie is the perfect summertime treat that makes you feel like you’re on a tropical island!

It’s easy, quick, and requires only 4 ingredients.

We love smoothies all year round, and we’ve been experimenting with different flavor combinations. I must say, this pineapple banana smoothie recipe is now our new favorite!

It’s deliciously creamy, rich yet light and refreshing, it actually tastes like a healthy, vitamin-packed piña colada. And it’s vegan and gluten-free.

What’s not love?!

The recipe combines pineapple, banana, and light coconut milk, adding an exotic splash and a rich, smooth texture. For the best flavor, I also love to add a touch of maple syrup.

Everything gets blended together in a high-speed blender until you have an ultra-smooth creamy drink that takes just three minutes to make and is bursting with sweet tropical flavor.

And although pineapple season lasts from March to July, frozen pineapple chunks are available at grocery stores all year long, making it convenient to whip up a sensational pineapple banana smoothie in a blink.

List of ingredients

• Pineapple
• Banana
• Unsweetened coconut milk
• Maple syrup (or honey)
• Mint leaves (optional)

How to make a pineapple banana smoothie

(Note: this is a quick description, the full recipe is at the bottom of the page)

• Add the coconut milk to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender), the soft banana chunks, and then the frozen fruit.
• Add the maple syrup on top of the frozen fruit so it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
• Blend the pineapple banana smoothie until it’s smooth. You might use a tamper to press the ingredients to the blades if you’re using a Vitamix!
• Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately. ENJOY!

Recipe notes

Ingredients & substitutions

Here a quick description of the ingredients, however, keep in mind that thick, creamy dreamy smoothies begin with frozen fruit!

Pineapple: I always keep convenient frozen pineapple in the freezer, but you’re welcome to use fresh pineapple. However, to thicken the texture, you might want to cut it up and freeze it before making this recipe, or alternatively, add frozen banana.

Banana: It should be a rule that all smoothies include a banana! It brings potassium and fiber and makes this pineapple smoothie rich, thick, and it naturally sweetens it too. I typically use fresh bananas, but frozen bananas are also fine, and you can omit the ice in this recipe.

Coconut milk: I used canned, unsweetened coconut milk to add a special, tropical flavor, as well as to boost the creamy factor. You can use coconut water or unsweetened pineapple juice for a lighter option (and a less tropical flavor!) : )

Maple syrup: The recipe uses maple syrup to add a touch of natural sweetness. But honey works too if you don’t keep it vegan.

Mint leaves: they add extra freshness, but I would leave them optional.

Storage tips

Leftover smoothies can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. You can also freeze smoothies in an airtight freezer-safe glass container for up to 3 months. Let the leftovers thaw in the refrigerator before serving, not at room temperature.

If you love pineapples

Don’t forget to check out my ultra-moist pineapple cake, creamy pineapple ice cream, or this refreshing sorbet, which uses only 3 ingredients. Enjoy!

More healthy, refreshing treats!

If you’re looking for healthy, refreshing treats perfect for summer, take a look at these other recipes for more inspiration!

• Mango kiwi smoothie
• 3-Ingredient pineapple sorbet
• Frozen strawberry yogurt
• 2-ingredient chocolate banana nice cream

If you make this pineapple banana smoothie or have any questions, please let me know. Leave a comment, send me a message, or rate it. I would love to hear from you!

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