Description
A refreshing and nutritious blend of fresh pineapple, ripe banana, and creamy yogurt, perfect for a quick breakfast or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup natural or vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk (cow’s milk, almond, coconut, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar (optional, adjust to desired sweetness)
- Ice cubes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the fresh pineapple into small chunks.
- Peel the banana and cut it into pieces.
- Blend:
- In a blender, combine the pineapple, banana, yogurt, and milk.
- Add honey or sugar if additional sweetness is desired.
- Add ice cubes to achieve a cooler and thicker texture.
- Process:
- Blend all ingredients at high speed until smooth and homogeneous.
- For a thicker consistency, consider adding more frozen fruit or a scoop of ice cream.
- Serve:
- Pour the smoothie into tall glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute yogurt and milk with plant-based alternatives like almond yogurt and almond milk.
- To enhance the tropical flavor, add a handful of mango or papaya.
- For added nutrition, incorporate a tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or sugar, or omit it entirely for a less sweet option.
- To make the smoothie more filling, add a scoop of protein powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking)
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approximately 8 oz)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg