Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie
Experience the essence of a tropical getaway with every sip of this pineapple strawberry smoothie. Combining the sweetness of ripe pineapple with the tanginess of fresh strawberries, this fruity smoothie transports you to a sun-kissed paradise, no matter where you are.
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Health Benefits
Loaded with vitamin C, calcium and dietary fibre, this pineapple strawberry smoothie is more than just a delicious indulgence—it’s a nutritional powerhouse. From supporting immune health to promoting digestion and satiety, each glassful offers a myriad of health benefits to fuel your day.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Pineapple – Low in calories, but high in a range of nutrients, including vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B6, copper, thiamin, potassium and magnesium. Most importantly, pineapple contains bromelain, an enzyme that has been long recognised for its anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects.
- Strawberries – Just as awesome as pineapple, strawberries are also packed with antioxidants and other vitamins. Just eight strawberries provide as much as 115% of your daily vitamin C intake.
- Apples – No detox smoothie would be perfect without an apple. Packed with even more vitamin C, B-complex vitamins (riboflavin, thiamin and vitamin B6), fibre, phytonutrients, calcium, potassium and phosphorous, apples are one of the healthiest foods you can include in your daily diet.
- Milk – I like to use unsweetened almond milk in smoothies, but you can use your favourite one, including dairy, oat, soy or coconut.
Fun Fact
Did you know why your mouth burns when you eat fresh pineapple? It’s because of bromelain, which breaks down proteins, essentially attacking your tongue, cheeks and lips on contact. Once you chew and swallow it, though, your stomach acids overtake it, letting you enjoy your pineapple free from harm.
How to Make a Smoothie
Smoothies are so easy to make at home!
Simply place all the ingredients in a blender and blend on high until smooth. If you’re using frozen fruits, it’s best to use a high-powdered blender to achieve that perfectly smooth consistency. If you don’t have one, you might need to add more milk or water.
Pour the smoothie into glasses, garnish it with some defrosted or fresh pineapple pieces and serve right away.
Mix-ins and Variations
- Pineapple or apple juice – you can add it to thin the smoothie or swap it for some of the milk for a more fruity smoothie.
- Protein powder – add a scoop of unflavoured or vanilla protein powder for extra protein.
- Ground flax seeds, chia seeds or collagen.
Pineapple and Strawberry Smoothie FAQs
This recipe makes 2 servings.
For an icy cold smoothie that tastes almost like a sorbet, use frozen pineapple and frozen strawberries. If you’re using only fresh fruits, you can mix in some ice cubes for a more refreshing drink.
As most smoothies, it’s best enjoyed right away, especially if you’ve used frozen fruits. You can keep it in the fridge for a few hours, but it won’t be as thick and refreshing, and separation may occur.
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Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen pineapple
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen strawberries
- 2 medium apples, peeled
- ½ cup (120 ml) milk, I used unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large, high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Serve right away.
