Pineapple Banana Smoothie
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Pineapple Banana Smoothie
Description
The Pineapple Banana Smoothie combines two types of fruit—pineapple and banana—with peeled oranges and orange juice for liquid. The frozen pineapple and banana provide a naturally thick and cold consistency. Blending all ingredients until smooth gives a balanced sweetness and tropical flavor. This method ensures a fresh and fruity drink with a naturally creamy texture from the bananas.
The smoothie works well as a simple breakfast option or mid-day refreshment. Its cool texture and sweet citrus notes make it a pleasant way to hydrate and enjoy fruit in an easy-to-consume form. The ingredients can be prepped ahead and frozen to streamline making the drink when desired.
The notes highlight tips for prepping ingredients in advance by freezing peeled and cut fruits separately, helping maintain freshness for up to two months. The orange juice can be replaced with milk or coconut water to alter creaminess and flavor without changing the fruit base. This flexibility adds to the smoothie’s convenience and adaptation to preferences.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple frozen chunks
- 3 medium orange peeled
- 2 banana frozen bananas work great, very ripe
- 3/4 cup orange juice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a high speed blender.
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
- Pour into individual glasses for serving.
Notes
- Freeze pre-portioned fruit mixes in Ziploc bags to keep fresh for up to two months.
- For freezing oranges, peel and section before freezing on a cookie sheet to avoid clumping.
- Use fresh or frozen pineapple; slice and freeze fresh pieces on a sheet before storing to prevent sticking.
- Replace orange juice with any milk or coconut water for a creamier version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1144mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 57g | 114% |
| Vitamin A | 799IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 240mg | 267% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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