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    Published: Mar 9, 2023 by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

    Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie

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    This quick recipe for the best pineapple banana smoothie with protein powder is so good. It's refreshing, creamy, filling, & delicious. Plus it only 5 minutes to blend up. Just add a straw and enjoy!

    Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie w Straw

    This smoothie is a great way to start your day. The tropical flavors of coconut, pineapple, & banana go perfectly with some mochi waffles. In the summertime, it is also a perfect cool midday snack or dessert.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients for Pineapple Banana Smoothie
    • How to Make a Pineapple Banana Smoothie
    • Cut the Fruit
    • Blend Ingredients Together
    • Substitutions & Variations
    • Serve & Enjoy
    • Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie

    Ingredients for Pineapple Banana Smoothie

    This recipe makes a fresh & healthy pineapple banana smoothie.  You only need 6 ingredients to make it. It's made with Greek yogurt to keep it thick, rich, & creamy.

    Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie Ingredients
    • Fresh Pineapple
    • Banana
    • Coconut Milk
    • Almond Milk
    • Vanilla Whey Protein Powder
    • Greek Yogurt

    See the recipe card for amounts & full instructions.

    How to Make a Pineapple Banana Smoothie

    This recipe makes 2 servings of smoothies. It only takes a few minutes to make both with these easy steps. It's perfect for a snack, breakfast, lunch, or dessert when you are limited on time.

    • Cut the fruit
    • Blend ingredients together
    • Serve & enjoy!

    Cut the Fruit

    Begin by prepping the fruit. The banana needs to have the peel removed. Then just simply break it into chunks with your hands when it is time to get it into the blender.

    You will need to remove the rind off the pineapple and cut it into chunks. Cutting a pineapple is not hard and worth the taste & juiciness compared to frozen chunks.

    Since whole pineapples are large, you will have leftovers. Pineapple can be frozen easily.  Place the pineapple chunks in a single layer on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper. Flash freeze for 30 minutes and then place them in a freezer-safe Ziploc bag. They will last for up to 3 months in the freezer. Use them later in my recipe for Mango Pineapple Smoothie.

    Blend Ingredients Together

    I make these with the Ninja blender in single-serving size containers as seen here.  Simply add ½ of the ingredients as listed in the recipe below and blend/pulse for about 30 seconds.  I pour that into a glass and then make a second one with the remaining ingredients.

    If you have a large blender bowl on your machine, you can make 2 servings at once. Throw all the ingredients into your big blender bowl. Blend until smooth and no visible chunks can be seen.

    Substitutions & Variations

    Here are some great recipe variations & ingredient substitutions that can be made. These alternatives may help with dietary & lifestyle needs.

    • Fresh Pineapple - use frozen chunks instead, defrosting is not needed
    • Whey Protein Powder - use pea or another type of protein powder
    • Vegan - use pea protein powder & plant-based yogurt
    • Nut-Free - omit the almond milk & use regular milk or oat milk
    • Coconut-Free - omit and replace with more almond milk or oat milk
    • High-Calorie - for weight-gain use ice cream instead of Greek yogurt & add ¼ cup heavy cream.
    • Extra Thick & Creamy - omit the ice cubes

    Serve & Enjoy

    Once blended, pour into two glasses to enjoy. Garnish with pineapple slices or chunks. Add a straw or get fancy and top with some whipped cream if you want this as a dessert.

    Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie in a glass

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    Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie in a glass

    Pineapple Banana Protein Smoothie

    Angela
    Tart juicy fresh pineapple, potassium-rich bananas, vanilla protein powder, and rich coconut milk create a whirlwind of flavors in this creamy smoothie. A healthy fresh fruit snack or breakfast that is great for weight loss.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 C fresh pineapple chunks
    • 1 banana chunks
    • 1 C unsweetened almond milk
    • 1 C ice cubes
    • 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
    • ½ C coconut milk can shaken
    • 2 tablespoon plain greek yogurt

    Instructions
     

    • Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

    Notes

    Nutrition Facts
    Servings: 2
    Amount per serving  
    Calories 349
    % Daily Value*
    Total Fat 8.8g 11%
    Saturated Fat 4.6g 23%
    Cholesterol 136mg 45%
    Sodium 115mg 5%
    Total Carbohydrate 34.6g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 2.7g 10%
    Total Sugars 20.6g  
    Protein 31.8g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 150mg 12%
    Iron 1mg 3%
    Potassium 441mg 9%
    *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
    Keyword breakfast, drink, easy, fast, fruit, nobake, protein, snack

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    1. Kyndall Bennett says

      May 15, 2019 at 4:55 pm

      I really want to get one of those mini blenders so that I can make to-go drinks like this before I leave for work!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        May 15, 2019 at 9:47 pm

        I highly recommend the ninja blender. It really does pulverize that ice and make your drinks smooth. My husband also blends up eggs in them for really fluffy eggs for scrambled eggs.

        Reply
    2. Colleen says

      June 13, 2019 at 8:54 am

      I love a good smoothie and this one definitely fits the bill! Yum 🙂 Can't wait to make this.

      Reply
    3. Erika says

      June 13, 2019 at 10:06 am

      Protein smoothies are my jam. I love how light and refreshing this one looks.

      Reply
      • Angela says

        June 13, 2019 at 7:33 pm

        It is very light and doesn't "weigh you down".

        Reply
    4. Morgan says

      June 13, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      I love all of the ingredients you use in this smoothie! I will definitely have to give it a try!

      Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      June 13, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      This smoothie looks so good! I will be trying this!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        June 13, 2019 at 7:32 pm

        Thank you

        Reply
    6. Angela Greven | Mean Green Chef says

      June 14, 2019 at 3:28 am

      Great flavor combination and it sounds and looks so refreshing, perfect for summer! 😋

      Reply
    7. Beth says

      June 14, 2019 at 7:21 am

      This looks easy and satisfying. Plus, you are tempting me to get a Ninja blender ...

      Reply
    8. Maria says

      July 03, 2019 at 11:26 am

      Love this recipe, tried to pin, but won't let me!

      Reply
      • Angela says

        July 03, 2019 at 4:27 pm

        Maria, you should be able to PIN it. There are pin buttons on the page, including the top main image at the top left corner. What browser are you using, for both Safari and Chrome it shows for me. Sometimes the cache of a browser needs to be cleared to get pins to work. You can also find my pins on my Pinterest page - https://www.pinterest.com/theshortordercook/

        Reply

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