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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Beverage Recipes

    Pineapple Green Smoothie

    By: Amy Katz · Published: Aug 27, 2015 · Last modified: Sep 9, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free option, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan

    Enjoy a burst of tropical flavor when you sip a healthy Pineapple Green Smoothie! You only need four ingredients to make this vegan smoothie that's full of vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatories.

    Pineapple Green Smoothie made with fresh baby spinach
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    • Ingredients
    • Benefits of Pineapple
    • Easy breakfast or snack
    • Variations
    • Prep ahead option
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    Ingredients

    • Non-dairy milk such as unsweetened coconut milk beverage or organic soy milk
    • Frozen banana
    • Baby spinach
    • Pineapple chunks, either fresh or frozen

    Benefits of Pineapple

    Besides enjoying the wonderful taste of the tropical fruit, I try to add it to my diet whenever I can because of the nutritional benefits. Pineapple is really high in manganese and vitamin C. And it's also high in fiber, folate, copper, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6.

    And because it's a natural anti-inflammatory, it's great for reducing swelling, bruising, and arthritis. In addition, since spinach also has natural anti-inflammatory properties, together in this Pineapple Green Smoothie they are a nutritional powerhouse.

    Pineapple Green Smoothie made with fresh pineapple chuncks

    Easy breakfast or snack

    This Pineapple Green Smoothie really couldn't be easier to make. Simply add your ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. I use a Vitamix high-speed blender, but other brands such as Blendtec work really well, too.

    Besides enjoying this smoothie for breakfast, I love it as a post-workout recovery drink. It's easy to drink so that you replenish your calories while getting in healthy nutrients including carbohydrates and electrolytes.

    Variations

    If you're looking to add more protein to your diet, you can boost this smoothie by adding in chia seeds, hemp seeds, or nuts. Or if you're sore from a long run or ride, add a little turmeric root.

    For the liquid, you can use any non-dairy milk you like. With the pineapple, I particularly enjoy using unsweetened coconut milk beverage that comes in a carton (not a can).

    But if you don't want to use plant milk, coconut water works really well, too. Also, if you want to make your Pineapple Green Smoothie more of a frosty beverage, add a few ice cubes before blending.

    In addition, if you don't have spinach on hand, try another green such as kale. As you can see, this simple smoothie recipe is really flexible!

    Fresh Pineapple Smoothie garnished with fresh pineapple chunk

    Prep ahead option

    This recipe makes two small smoothies or one very large smoothie.

    If you want to save some time, try prepping your Pineapple Green Smoothie in freezer bags by portioning out the banana and pineapple. Then when you want to make it, add the plant milk, frozen fruit, and spinach leaves to your blender.

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    If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars! ★★★★★

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    Pineapple Green Smoothie

    Pineapple Green Smoothie

    Enjoy a burst of tropical flavor when you sip a healthy Pineapple Green Smoothie! You only need four ingredients to make this vegan smoothie that's full of vitamins, minerals, and anti-inflammatories. 
    This recipe makes 2 small smoothies. 
    4.97 from 28 votes
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    Special diet: gluten-free, nut-free option, oil-free, soy-free option, vegan
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Smoothie
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 131kcal
    Author: Amy Katz

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup non-dairy milk, (I used unsweetened coconut milk beverage)
    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 cup baby spinach
    • 1 cup pineapple chunks, (fresh or frozen)
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    Instructions

    • Blend all the ingredients in a high-speed blender, such as a Vitamix. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Looking for an extra protein boost? Try adding some raw nuts or seeds before blending.
     
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1490IU | Vitamin C: 48.8mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 0.8mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on HuffPost, LIVESTRONG, Healthline, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, Country Living, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. Deb

      March 18, 2022 at 5:58 am

      5 stars
      Really great! Easy and delicious. I added flax seeds. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        March 18, 2022 at 12:12 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it, Deb!

        Reply
    2. emily

      March 09, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Soo good! My first ever smoothie and it came out great. Super sweet, and you can barely taste the spinach! My blender isn’t the greatest so it was a bit chunky, but I would definitely make this again. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    3. Kay

      July 13, 2021 at 7:07 am

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe - just starting to add smoothies to boost my veg and fruit intake and to support my immune system

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        July 13, 2021 at 9:22 am

        Good for you, Kay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    4. Cindy

      June 14, 2021 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      This was delicious. Thanks Amy. My husband is usually the smoothie professional in our house but I think I’m going to take his place after this one. The whole family loves it.

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        June 15, 2021 at 9:13 am

        I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it, Cindy!

        Reply
    5. Gareth

      March 02, 2021 at 4:34 am

      5 stars
      Very nice, I used activated almond & coconut milk plus I added a cup of kale. Delicious!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        March 02, 2021 at 12:14 pm

        Sounds fantastic, Gareth!

        Reply
    6. Claire Quenby

      January 31, 2021 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely and refreshing for breakfast!
      Claire

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        February 01, 2021 at 10:25 am

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Claire!

        Reply
    7. Judy Walker

      August 25, 2020 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      Quick, easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        August 25, 2020 at 12:29 pm

        Thank you, Judy!

        Reply
    8. Jamie

      June 18, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Is so delicious and a great pre workout breakfast!!! I add cashews to mine for more protein and they add a nice creamy texture! It’s not the healthiest but good quality pineapple is hard to find all year round so when it’s not available I opt for some no sugar added canned pineapple. Will definitely be making this regularly! <3

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        June 18, 2020 at 2:21 pm

        Thanks so much, Jamie! That's a great idea to add cashews!

        Reply
    9. Shellagh

      June 11, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      This was so perfect!! Loved it! Just what I was imagining when I searched up a recipe with spinach and pineapple!! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        June 11, 2020 at 4:52 pm

        I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Shellagh!

        Reply
    10. Zoraida Stacey

      May 15, 2020 at 2:41 pm

      I have diverticulitis need some smoothies to make life simple

      Reply
    11. Sabrina

      April 25, 2020 at 12:19 am

      5 stars
      This was delish and my picky mother approved as well. 😊
      Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        April 25, 2020 at 11:33 am

        I'm so glad you both enjoyed it, Sabrina!

        Reply
    12. Melissa

      April 02, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      Very yummy!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        April 02, 2020 at 5:02 pm

        Thanks Melissa!

        Reply
    13. Angelina

      January 20, 2020 at 10:26 pm

      could I use a juice instead of a non dairy milk product ? And if so what types of juices would be appropriate?

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        January 21, 2020 at 11:16 am

        Hi Angelina, it will taste different, but you can try orange juice or coconut water.

        Reply
    14. Linda

      January 20, 2020 at 8:43 am

      Would this work with kale as well? I don't have spinach at the moment.

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        January 20, 2020 at 1:09 pm

        Yes, kale is great in this smoothie!

        Reply
    15. Carlene

      January 02, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      I’m a self proclaimed “smoothie queen” but normally stay away from anything with Bananas. Tonight I decided to live on the wild side- delicious!!! I used unsweetened almond milk and added a lemon+Hemp hearts and thoroughly enjoyed! Thnx so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        January 03, 2020 at 10:44 am

        Thanks so much, Carlene! I love your additions.

        Reply
    16. Mary

      August 07, 2019 at 5:12 am

      4 stars
      I’m not vegan so I used cow milk but otherwise followed the recipe with fresh fruit and a couple ice cubes. I think I need to get a vitamix because I ended up with little bits of spinach that needed to be chewed. The 3 food critics at my house (7, 3, and 1) were in agreement: it was “pretty good.” The 7yr old drank all of his. The 1 yr old did as well until she spilled. 3yr old sipped until he got distracted and went off for other things. I finished his because I liked it so much I didn’t want to waste anything. Next time I think I’ll add some Greek yogurt and freeze the fruit before hand to make it more the consistency of a milk shake. I plan to make it into popsicles.

      Reply
    17. Sandra

      May 17, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      5 stars
      My favorite green smoothie I have ever tasted so far (I've been drinking smoothies for about 4 weeks now).

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 17, 2019 at 6:14 pm

        That's fantastic! Thank you, Sandra!

        Reply

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