This Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie is tropical, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants and vitamins! It's the perfect healthy breakfast or snack for hot summer days. You can add protein powder to turn it into a more filling breakfast or keep it as a light snack for two. It's a great smoothie for kids and adults alike!
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Why You'll Love This Smoothie
The perfect flavor combination - The tangy-sweet flavor of blueberries goes perfectly with the tart-sweet flavor of pineapple. Freshly squeezed lemon juice ties the two together for an amazing smoothie!
Easy and simple - There are no complicated, hard-to-find ingredients in this smoothie. Everything can be found at more grocery stores and you may even have some of it already in your freezer or pantry. Plus the smoothie comes together in just 5 minutes!
Healthy summer breakfast or snack - This smoothie makes a delicious breakfast for hot summer days! Add your favorite protein powder to make it more filling and serve it as breakfast for one or even a light snack for two. It can be a great post-workout smoothie practically any time of the day.
Ingredients
- Pineapple - Frozen pineapple is best here but you can also use fresh.
- Blueberries - Frozen blueberries make the smoothie cool and thick but fresh work as well. I like using frozen wild blueberries for darker purple color and more antioxidants.
- Banana - Frozen banana makes the smoothie extra creamy and thick. I don't recommend using fresh banana, it has a different texture.
- Lemon - You'll need both lemon juice and lemon zest so I recommend using fresh lemon, not bottled lemon juice. Choose an organic lemon for lemon zest whenever possible to avoid harmful pesticides and wax on the lemon.
- Coconut water - Coconut water gives the smoothie a refreshing tropical flavor and electrolytes. You can also use almond milk, water, or orange juice, if you prefer.
Variations and Substitutions
- Orange - If you don't like the tangy flavor of lemon in smoothies, use orange juice and orange zest instead.
- Mayer lemon - For a sweeter lemon flavor, use Mayer lemon instead of regular lemon. They're usually in season for only a short period of time so I most often just use regular lemons.
- Ice - If you don't have enough frozen fruit and are using fresh fruit instead, add a handful of ice to cool the smoothie. It will make it a more slushie texture rather than creamy.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. You can start with 1 cup of coconut water and add more later if needed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Serve immediately in a tall glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings.
- Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple, pineapple leaves, or a slice of lemon.
To get pineapple leaves from a pineapple, just pull on the ones at the top. They should be easy to pull out if the pineapple is ripe. Wash them well before using as a garnish.
Serving Suggestions
This smoothie makes a delicious breakfast when you add some protein powder to make it more filling but you can also serve it as a snack for one or two people.
You can serve the smoothie in a tall glass garnished with fresh pineapple, blueberries, or pineapple leaves. Or serve it in two smaller glasses as a healthy snack. I also like serving it in bowls topped with granola, nut butter, yogurt, berries, or coconut flakes!
Storing
The smoothie is best enjoyed right away but if needed, it can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Pick a container that fits the smoothie the best so that there isn't too much air. When the smoothie is exposed to too much air it will oxidize too quickly and go bad faster.
Alternatively, you can also freeze the smoothie into popsicles. I recommend only keeping them in the freezer for 1-2 months because the smoothie has frozen fruit that should not be refrozen.
FAQs
Some people don't like bananas in their smoothies so if that's you, feel free to skip it if all the other fruits are frozen. Nothing really makes a smoothie creamy just like frozen banana does but frozen pineapple and blueberries will cool it down and thicken it on their own.
You can't really store the finished smoothie once it's blended but you can measure all the frozen fruit and add it to single-serving ziplock bags. That way, you can just empty a bag into a blender, add lemon juice, lemon zest, coconut water, and blend!
Similar Smoothie Recipes
If you're looking for other refreshing berry or fruity smoothie recipes, check out the four below! They're tangy from raspberries, passion fruit, or pomegranate and so good! Head over to Smoothies to see all the latest ones.
- Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie (the perfect smoothie for berry season)
- Raspberry Mango Smoothie (tropical tangy sweet smoothie)
- Pink Pomegranate Smoothie (great all year round!)
- Passion Fruit Smoothie (the ultimate summer smoothie!)
📖 Recipe
Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1-2 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie is tropical, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants and vitamins! It's the perfect healthy breakfast or snack for hot summer days.
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups coconut water (based on desired consistency)
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 serving protein powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. You can start with 1 cup of coconut water and add more later if needed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Serve immediately in a glass or in a bowl with your favorite toppings.
Notes
The smoothie is best enjoyed right away but you can store it in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Choose a jar that best fits the amount of smoothie you have leftover. The less there is the less it will oxidize.
Nutritional info is calculated without any protein powder as each brand has a different nutritional value.
Mandy J
I really enjoy this smoothie. Added some peanut butter to it for extra protein. It was delicious!
Ana
So refreshing and full of vibrant flavors. It's the perfect drink for a quick pick-me-up!