Pineapple Smoothie
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 1 mins
Total Time: 6 mins
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Number of Servings: 2
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This pineapple smoothie is a tropical combination of pineapple, banana, pineapple juice and Greek yogurt, all blended together until creamy and smooth. A great smoothie for breakfast or snack time!
Recipe
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
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1 banana cut in half
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1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
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3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
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fresh pineapple wedges and mint sprigs for garnish optional
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*You can also add protein powder, chia seeds, spinach or flax seeds to up the health factor of your pineapple smoothie
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place the pineapple juice, banana, frozen pineapple and vanilla Greek yogurt in a blender.
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Blend until smooth.
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​Pour into 2 glasses. Garnish with pineapple wedges and mint sprigs if desired.
Tips and Benefits
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Pineapple is chock full of health benefits. Pineapple contains 131% of a person’s daily vitamin C intake. Outside of that, it improves mental health, cardiovascular health and reduces inflammation.
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It has been dubbed the “natural weight loss food.” It contains a very low calorie count and is quite filling. Good gut health aids in natural weight loss as well, and pineapple has properties that support good gut health.
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It’s perfectly acceptable to use a mixed pineapple juice. For example, orange pineapple or orange pineapple banana are two great flavors for this pineapple smoothie.
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If you desire a more pina colada type flavor for your pineapple smoothie, simply add coconut milk and you’re on your way to tropical paradise. Adding some other tropical fruits like mango will mix up the flavor of your smoothie as well.
Nutrition Facts
Serves 2 | Serving Size: 1 glass | Calories Per Serving: 169
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DAILY VALUE
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Calories: 169kcal
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Carbohydrates: 33g
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Protein: 6g
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Cholesterol: 2mg
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Sodium: 33mg
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Potassium: 744mg
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Fiber: 7g
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Sugar: 35g
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Vitamin A: 250IU
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Vitamin C: 62.7mg
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Calcium: 91mg
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Iron: 1.9mg