Julie Clark
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Pineapple Tropical Smoothie
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Sweet and creamy Pineapple Tropical Smoothie recipe with a hint of orange is sure to refresh you on a hot summer day. It’s dairy free and has no added sugar!
Hot days + trying to eat smarter = fruit smoothies for this family. We like running or biking with the kids and it never fails while we are out that the kids request a fruit smoothie for a snack afterwards. Sometimes it’s a chocolate banana smoothie or a chia smoothie bowl.
But simple smoothie with pineapple is one of our favorites. Let me get right to the point today and tell you about the flavors in this Pineapple Tropical Smoothie that will make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation.
Why you’ll love this pineapple tropical smoothie:
- Made with 100% juice
- Pineapple and orange for bright tropical flavors.
- Pineapple cream flavor thanks to cashew milk, almond milk, or even coconut milk for an additional punch of tropical.
- Dairy-free and naturally gluten-free!
- Endless variations on this basis pineapple cream smoothie recipe.
What is a pineapple smoothie made of?
There are simple tropical smoothie ingredients in this recipe. No surprises and no hard to find ingredients.
- Pineapple juice. As you probably guessed from the title, the main flavor is pineapple. To make this smoothie recipe simple, I used DOLE® Canned 100% Pineapple Juice.
- Orange juice.
- Milk. Use any type of milk you’d like. We wanted a dairy free smoothie, but still craved that creamy texture that milk gives so used cashew milk. Feel free to use your favorite type of milk (almond, soy, coconut, or cow’s milk if you don’t need vegan).
- Ice. Using crushed ice cubes helps the smoothie come together more quickly.
- Vanilla extract. Adding vanilla to a smoothie makes it taste like a creamsicle. Good childhood memories! It makes the flavors come together and pop.
How to Make a Pineapple Tropical Smoothie
- Place the crushed ice in a blender. Then add the pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, cashew milk and vanilla.
- Using the “liquify” setting, blend the ingredients for 10-15 seconds, until the ice is completely crushed and the texture is slushy, but smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
Recipe Variations
- Add more fresh fruit to this pineapple tropical smoothie! Think mango, guava, papaya or passionfruit for more tropical fruit flavor.
- Add pineapple chunks into the smoothie to add real fruit. About ½ cup should work well. Fresh frozen fruit works best!
- Need a protein smoothie? Add a scoop of protein powder.
- Want a creamier smoothie? Try adding Greek yogurt, which will add more protein, too.
- Add chia seeds to your pineapple tropical smoothie for added fiber.
Other Tropical Recipes
Pineapple Tropical Smoothie
Sweet and creamy Pineapple Tropical Smoothie with a hint of orange is sure to refresh you on a hot summer day. It's dairy free and has no added sugar!
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups crushed ice
- 3/4 cup 100% pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
- 1/2 cup cashew milk or almond, coconut or dairy milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Place the crushed ice in a blender. Then add the pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, cashew milk and vanilla. 3 cups crushed ice, ¾ cup 100% pineapple juice, ½ cup orange juice concentrate, ½ cup cashew milk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Using the “liquify” setting, blend the ingredients for 10-15 seconds, until the ice is completely crushed and the texture is slushy, but smooth.
- Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
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Notes
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The calories shown are based on the recipe making 2 smoothies, with 1 serving being 1 smoothie. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 600mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 270IU | Vitamin C: 107.3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Looks delicious! Be careful if you try a pineapple marinade though. Fresh pineapple juice contains an enzyme that basically turns meat to mush. Glazes and sauces are fine, but if you marinade in pineapple juice, you may get a nasty surprise.