This Banana Pineapple Smoothie is creamy, refreshing, and lightly tropical, made with just ripe bananas, sweet pineapple, milk, and a splash of pineapple juice. There's no added sugar, just naturally sweet fruit blended into a smooth, sunshine-inspired drink.
I love starting the day with a delicious, creamy smoothie for breakfast. I keep my smoothies simple, with either yogurt or milk and no added sugar. The sweetness comes from the fruit. I make sure my bananas are ripe before I freeze them so they are ready to go anytime I'm in the mood for a frozen treat.
Ingredients
This banana pineapple smoothie couldn't be easier to make. All you need is a blender and four ingredients, and you are well on your way to sipping pleasure.
- Frozen bananas- You can buy these at the store, or you can freeze your own ripe bananas.
- Frozen pineapple- You can use fresh too, but I like the fruit in my smoothies to be frozen to avoid adding ice cubes.
- Milk- Any milk of your choice.
- Pineapple juice- Instead of adding sugar, just a touch of pineapple juice helps to sweeten up this smoothie.
- Coconut flakes and fresh pineapple for garnish.
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Just add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy! If your smoothie is too thick, just add a bit more milk to get to your desired consistency. It should be creamy and thick, but not so thick that you can't pour it.
👩🍳Expert tip
- Freeze fruit ahead of time. Be smoothie-ready! Cut up fresh fruit and freeze it for later use, or stock up on frozen fruit during your next grocery store run.
Variations
You can adjust this smoothie to suit your diet. If you want to make it more tropical, try substituting coconut milk in place of regular milk. If you want to add more protein, swap in Greek yogurt for the milk.
Storage
Nope- not today! This smoothie is best fresh from the blender. You can halve the recipe if you want a single serving.
FAQ
Bananas add creaminess to smoothies while providing a natural sweetener. Using frozen bananas will keep the smoothie creamy without having to add ice cubes, which tends to water it down.
Take a ripe banana, peel it, then cut it into chunks. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, removing as much air as possible. Store in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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📖Recipe
Banana Pineapple Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- ¾ cup milk
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- coconut flakes and fresh pineapple for garnish optional
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if it is too thick.1 cup frozen banana, 1 cup frozen pineapple, ¾ cup milk, ¼ cup pineapple juice
- Pour into two 8-ounce glasses and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh pineapple and coconut flakes if using.coconut flakes and fresh pineapple for garnish
Notes
- The best way to make quick smoothies is to have frozen fruit ready to go in the freezer.
- I like to freeze my own bananas. When they begin to ripen, just slice them up and place them in a freezer-safe bag for storage.
Nutrition*
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
Natasa says
This was such a delicious smoothie! It’s creamy, not too sweet and so refreshing! Love it!
Jennifer says
So glad you liked it Natasa!
Anne says
I was so delicious. I really enjoyed it I'm able to manage my sweet cravings with this smoothie. Thank you 😊