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A quick & simple Pineapple Banana Smoothie is a family favorite!! It’s a perfect meal or a refreshing snack.
Smoothies are a refreshingly favorite breakfast or dessert. Whip up some Kalua Pork, an Upside Down Cake, and these Pineapple Banana Smoothies for a taste of the islands, or throw an entire tropical luau!
Pineapple Banana Smoothie
I’m not exaggerating when I say that we have a smoothie at least every other day. Whether it’s for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a snack – they are a go-to recipe.
One ingredient we add to almost every drink is a banana, and not just because we always have them on hand, but because they’re a great smoothie ingredient.
This Pineapple Banana Smoothie is a favorite (for another favorite drink check out our Strawberry Banana Smoothie). It takes minutes to make and is SO refreshing!
We love banana smoothies at our house but almost always add other ingredients, like pineapple. It added the perfect amount of sweetness to make this Banana Pineapple Smoothie irresistible.
So simple + VARIATION IDEAS
Making smoothies is incredibly easy! There really is only one step (minus prepping the ingredients).
BLEND. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth!
We love this Pineapple Banana Smoothie recipe as is, but will try adding coconut or strawberries next time for even more flavor. For this particular recipe, you can also add any other fruits or veggies you love.
Liquids. To replace the juice or simply add another element to the smoothie, don’t add dairy milk products as the milk-pineapple combo can cause digestion issues. Use nut milk like coconut milk or almond milk. Orange juice would also be a great addition.
Smoothie Bowls. They are simple but require a small adjustment. Since smoothie bowls are thicker, reduce the amount of liquid used. Make sure to use frozen pineapple and frozen bananas. Blend for a thick, creamy texture similar to frozen yogurt.
Healthy additives:
- A scoop of vanilla protein powder
- Add in collagen, flax seed, chia seeds, hemp seeds, nutritional yeast
Smoothie Tips
There really isn’t much to making a Banana Pineapple Smoothie, other than adding everything to the blender and blending.
But here are a few tips and tricks that might help:
Frozen fruit usually blends better and gives it more of a smoothie consistency.
- If using frozen fruit, you should need less ice.
- If using fresh fruit, ice will help it become more of a smoothie consistency than a drink.
Freeze the juice part of whatever you’re adding to make it a thicker consistency.
To keep this shake healthy, use a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup. Use stevia instead of sugar.
Sneak in vegetables when you can. Kids often won’t notice when kale or spinach has been added to a smoothie. This allows them to get in extra vitamins without a fight!
Storing Info
Make ahead of time. Wash, slice, and divide the fruit into individual-sized portions and store it in Ziploc bags in the freezer. The yogurt can be frozen in an ice cube tray. The ice and juice are best added to the Pineapple Banana Smoothie right before mixing.
With the ingredients prepped like this, you can take the ingredients straight from the freezer to the blender!
STORE leftovers. Add a little lemon juice or Sure Fresh so the smoothie doesn’t brown. If there’s room at the top of the container, cut a piece of plastic wrap and place it directly on top of the smoothie. Refrigerate for 12 hours, or freeze for up to 3 months.
For more fruit smoothie recipes:
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Peach Smoothie
- Fruit Smoothie
- Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Pineapple Banana Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1-1 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1-2 large bananas cut into chunks (frozen or fresh)
- 1/4 pineapple cubed (frozen or fresh)
- 1 cup pineapple juice or apple juice
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy cold!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I can’t wait to try these smoothy recipes, they sound wonderful. Everything I need is already on my grocery list. 😉
Yay!! I hope you enjoy them!
I googled how much a 1/4 pineapple is and found that its about 1 cup so I was able to use some leftover canned pineapple cubes from a previous recipe. Turned out great.
We really enjoy smoothies for breakfast. Usually it’s strawberries but this pineapple version is very refreshing and tasty.
I just made these for my kids’ snack and it was a huge hit! So easy to make too. Thank you!
This makes a great snack! It’s different from the smoothies we used to have yet it’s sooo good and delicious. I’ll definitely keep this one. So satisfying!
This is a refreshing way to start my day! Never thought bananas and pineapple would make a great combination. This smoothie is a winner!
Now, I just need to be sitting on the beach!! This smoothie is so refreshing & delicious!! I keep all the ingredients on hand!
So yummy and refreshing. Used 1/2 cup of each (pineapple and apple juice). So good. Will definitely make again and maybe sneak in some kale.
Ooh good idea to sneak in some greens. Glad you loved the smoothie!!
Easy and yummy for a after school snack
I was a little hesitant to make it with apple juice but I’m glad that I did. Absolutely delicious 😋
Thank you for trying it 🙂 Glad you liked it!
This was really delocious!
So, glad you liked it! Thank you for trying it!
My kids loved this smoothie!
It’s like a vacation in a cup! MMMmm!
I’m always looking for easy smoothie recipes – this one is so creamy and the combo of pineapple and banana is delish.
Love how simple this recipe is!
Thanks so much for the link Kristyn :).
What an amazing recipes Kristyn! I tried it at my home and it taste was awesome .. 😉
Yay!! I’m happy to hear that! We love this smoothie! Thank you for letting me know!
Banana smoothie recipe is always delicious, let me try adding coconut to it. Thanks for the tips.
Great idea!! Hope you like it!!
Thanks for nice smoothie recipe Krystyn!
You are so welcome!! Thank you for stopping by!
Yummy!! I always follow all of your recipes and this time Pineapple Banana Smoothie looks delicious.
It is!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Awesome Pineapple Banana recipe!! Hope I can make for my kids. Thanks
I hope you do & hope they like it!
Wonderful recipe with banana. Love this recipe and I must try myself. Thanks
I hope you will 🙂 It is so good!! Thank you!
Banana recipes are my favorites.
They add a good taste! Thanks for stopping by!
Hi I Love it but i am having one doubt how many calories are in a pineapple banana smoothie?
Just Awesome! I like Pineapple Banana Smoothie
It is so good!! Thank you!
Thanks for your Pineapple Banana Smoothie. now time to prepare it.
Hope you like it!! It is so good 🙂
Pineapple and banana both my favorite. thanks for your great recipe!
Aren’t they so good together?! You are so welcome 🙂
Hi Kristyn
I read your blog regularly and i recommend my wife to prepare recipes for me.
Thank you so much!! I hope you like the ones you try!
i like this great recipes, this are help for us.
PINEAPPLE BANANA SMOOTHIE is one of my favorite drink of all time. But rarely we got this in our area. Thanks for the recipe. Let me make it.
Well, I am so glad you found this recipe!! Now you can have it anytime 🙂
Oh! I very like banana. I like the simple recipes that are great for you.
Me too!! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I love pineapple and banana together and this smoothie looks so delicious and an added bonus it’s healthy!! Thanks for sharing the recipe, Krystyn!
Healthy & delicious! I hope you’ll give it a try 🙂 Thank you!