Pineapple Green Smoothie {Tropical}

Flavorful, healthy and refreshing, this Green Smoothie has an amazing tropical flavor that you will find irresistible! Using only 5 simple ingredients, this Tropical Vegan Smoothie is full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and is anti-inflammatory as well.

Whether you are looking for a green smoothie for weight loss, want a healthy smoothie for after that workout, or just like to have a refreshing and healthy treat for your kids, this simple smoothie recipe is perfect. This takes just minutes to prepare and clean up is super easy too – just rinse out the blender!

Why This Recipe Works?

• An amazing Tropical Green Smoothie that can be a breakfast, snack, or anytime drink!
• A simple recipe with just a few primary ingredients.
• Extremely healthy and full of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory nutrients.
• Great pre- or post-workout drink.
• Takes less than 5 minutes to prepare.
• Kid friendly.
• You can easily swap out some of the ingredients easily to your liking.
• For a protein boost you can add a touch of almond butter, scoop of protein powder or powdered egg whites (they are pasteurized and tasteless – but keep in mind they may not be considered vegan).
• The Best Simple Green Smoothie Recipe ever!!

Ingredients

This recipe uses super easy ingredients that can be purchased from a local grocery store if they are not already in your kitchen. Read the Recipe Card for the measurements.

• Pineapple – We use fresh pineapple chunks that we cut, but you can easily use frozen or canned as well. If you use fresh or canned, its best to freeze the pineapple for an hour prior to blending. Pineapple is really high in fiber, vitamin C, and other nutrients.
• Banana – The riper the better. We typically use 2 bananas for each smoothie batch that we make.
• Spinach – We use fresh baby spinach. Spinach is nutrient-dense and is very high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory qualities. You can substitute kale here.
• Coconut Water – In addition to the electrolytes such as potassium and magnesium, using coconut water adds some sweetness to this smoothie. Regular water can be used as well.
• Flaxseed Meal – This is a great way to add some extra fiber and nutrients to your smoothies. Flaxseed is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and other nutrients.

How To Make This Delicious Pineapple Green Smoothie

Step 1: Blend It

• Add all of your ingredient to a blender: Bananas, pineapple, spinach, coconut water and flaxseed meal.

• Blend on high until smooth, approximately 30-45 seconds. For a really cold smoothie, toss in a few ice cubes and blend on high until the ice is crushed.

Step 2: Taste It

• Taste and adjust flavor as needed. You can thin out the smoothie with more coconut water (or regular water), thicken with more flaxseed meal or an additional banana. If necessary, sweeten with a bit of honey or agave syrup.

The kiddos will enjoy this tropical fruit smoothie as an after school snack or an anytime pick me up. Leftovers can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days

Other great recipes for a healthy breakfast or snack are our Blueberry Banana Smoothie and our Steel Cut Oat Breakfast Bars recipe.