Pineapple Almond Milk Smoothie

This refreshing pineapple almond milk smoothie is dairy-free, naturally sweetened and consists of 4 simple ingredients. Just like our Frozen Pineapple Smoothie, it's the perfect healthy summer smoothie for hot days!

Smoothies are such a great way to fuel your body with nutrients. This healthy pineapple smoothie combines all the delicious summer flavors. It can be enjoyed as a healthy breakfast, refreshing mid-day snack or a light dessert.

For more smoothie recipes check out Strawberry Almond Milk.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• It's a fruit smoothie that's naturally sweetened.
• It includes a couple of simple, healthy ingredients.
• It's dairy-free, vegan (if you use soy yogurt) and naturally gluten-free.

Ingredients & Substitution Notes

• Fresh Pineapple: This recipe calls for fresh pineapple chunks. To save time, you could buy pre-cut pineapple or use frozen pineapple pieces.
• Frozen Banana: Adds some natural sweetness and creates a thick and creamy texture.
• Plain Yogurt: Use soy yogurt to create a vegan pineapple smoothie. If you don't need this recipe to be dairy-free, you could also use Greek yogurt.
• Almond Milk: Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk. I used store-bought almond milk because I usually buy fortified plant milk but you could also make your own almond milk at home. Can be replaced with other dairy-free milk of choice such as unsweetened soy milk, oat milk or cashew milk. You could also try coconut milk for more tropical flavors but this will increase the (saturated) fat and calorie content of this smoothie.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make a Pineapple Almond Milk Smoothie

This delicious smoothie comes together in no time. All you'll need is a strong blender.

STEP 1: Blend. If you don't have any frozen banana chunks ready, start by breaking up your banana into chunks and freeze in a ziplock bag overnight. Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.

STEP 2: Taste & adjust. For a sweeter smoothie, add more banana or your sweetener of choice. For a thinner smoothie, gradually add more almond milk.

Top Tips

• Ripe Fruits: The sweetness of this smoothie will depend on how ripe your fruits are. For best results, I recommend using a ripe pineapple and a very ripe banana.
• Chilled Almond Milk: Use cold almond milk to create a refreshingly cold smoothie.

Variations

• Frozen Pineapple: Instead of fresh pineapple you could also use frozen pineapple chunks. This will probably result in a thicker smoothie so you might also need to add an additional splash of milk.
• Without Banana: Check out this pineapple smoothie recipe which doesn't include any bananas.
• Sweetness: For a sweeter smoothie, add a couple of soft dates or your sweetener of choice (maple syrup, honey...).
• Texture: For a thinner smoothie, gradually add more milk until desired consistency.

Optional Add-Ins

• Sweetener: This smoothie is naturally sweetened with fruits only. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, feel free to add your sweetener of choice such as a couple of dates, honey, maple syrup or other.
• Other Fruits: Create different flavors by adding other fresh or frozen fruits such as strawberries or oranges. Try frozen mango chunks for more tropical flavors.
• Seeds: Add some healthy fats by adding 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flax seeds.
• Leafy Greens: Boost this smoothie's nutritional value by adding a handful of leafy greens such as baby spinach or kale.
• Protein Powder: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for a high-protein smoothie.
• Vanilla Extract

Storage

This smoothie definitely tastes best when consumed right away. However, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day.