Sick of banana in your smoothies? Then it’s time to try my refreshing Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie. With loads of nutrients from blueberries, pineapple, chia seeds and almond butter, plus some sneaky added vegetables (hello spinach) this delightful smoothie will have you feeling amazing.
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Not a fan of pineapple? Then try some of my other healthy smoothie recipes. My favourites are my Strawberry Cloud Smoothie, Raspberry Banana Smoothie and my Espresso Smoothie.
What’s to Love About this Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie?
- allergy friendly – this recipe is vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free and can easily be made nut free.
- simple ingredients – find all of the ingredients for this smoothie from your local grocery store.
- make anytime of year – this healthy smoothie recipe uses frozen fruit so it doesn’t matter what season you are in!
- hidden veggies – this smoothie is a fun way of sneaking in some extra vegetables into your day with the added nutrition of baby spinach.
- healthy snack or breakfast – this easy smoothie recipe is perfect to make for an easy snack or breakfast. If drinking for breakfast I would recommend adding some collagen powder or a scoop of protein powder for added protein.
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
Below are all of the ingredients you will need to make this yummy smoothie, as well as some optional extras. I’ve provided ingredient swaps where possible as well as notes on the different ingredients. Easily find all of the ingredients at your local grocery store.
- frozen pineapple chunks – frozen pineapple can be swapped for frozen banana. I prefer to use frozen fruit over fresh fruit as it gives the smoothie a thicker consistency and makes the smoothie nice and cold.
- frozen blueberries – swap the frozen blueberries for any other frozen berry like raspberries, strawberries or mixed berries.
- chia seeds – easily swap the chia seeds for hemp seeds or flaxseeds.
- coconut milk beverage – I love using coconut milk beverage as it adds some natural sweetness but you can use your milk of choice like almond milk, oat milk, hemp milk, cow’s milk or soy milk. You can also swap the milk out for orange juice if preferred, this will make a much sweeter smoothie however.
- medjool date – I love adding a medjool date to add a little sweetness as the pineapple can be quite tart.
- natural yoghurt – use your favourite yoghurt. I’ve used natural, unsweetened coconut yoghurt but you can use Greek yoghurt or natural yoghurt. Using cows yoghurt will add more protein than coconut yoghurt does so if you’re not dairy free then I would recommend Greek yoghurt.
- handful of baby spinach – you don’t have to add the spinach but honestly you will not notice that it is in there. It blends in so well.
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Optional
- collagen powder – add a tablespoon of collagen powder for a protein boost.
- almond butter – you can swap for any other nut or seed butter of choice like peanut butter, tahini, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
- toasted coconut flakes – you can also top the smoothie with chia seeds, granola or cacao nibs.
How to Make Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie
This recipe (with minimal prep time) is so easy you could make it with your eyes closed, almost. Just follow these step-by-step instructions.
Simply add all of the ingredients into the jug of a blender. I like to use a bullet blender for smoothies. Blend on high until smooth with a creamy texture.
Use a spoon to dollop the almond butter into a glass tumbler and spread it around the inside of the glass a little. For no other reason other than it looks cool. Pour the smoothie into the glass tumbler. Top with toasted coconut flakes and drink straight away.
Health Benefits
- antioxidants – blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants, which help to reduce oxidative stress and promote good immunity.
- vitamin c – blueberries provide vitamin c, which is also an antioxidant and has many important actions throughout the body (including the production collagen!).
- calcium & magnesium – spinach provides calcium and magnesium, as does almond butter and chia seeds. Both are needed for healthy muscles, bones and connective tissue plus so much more.
- healthy fatty acids – both chia seeds and almond butter provide healthy fatty acids like monounsaturated fat and polyunsaturated fat, which are important for gut health, immune health, heart health, brain health and more.
- potassium – potassium is an electrolyte and an important mineral for the cardiovascular system and muscles. Chia seeds, baby spinach and almond butter are all good sources of potassium.
- dietary fiber – this smoothie contains both soluble and insoluble fibre, which helps to promote good gut health and reduce cholesterol.
Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie
Equipment
- Bullet blender or high powered blender
- Dessert spoon
Ingredients
- ¾ cup frozen blueberries
- ¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup coconut milk beverage
- 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt, or natural coconut yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 medjool date, pitted
- Small handful baby spinach, optional
- 1 tablespoon collagen, optional
To serve
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add the blueberries, pineapple, coconut milk, yoghurt, chia seeds and pitted date to a blender as well as the baby spinach and collagen if using.
- Place the lid on the blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Spoon the almond butter into the bottom of a glass tumbler and use the back of the spoon to spread it around the bottom of the glass. Pour the smoothie into the tumbler and top with toasted coconut flakes. Serve straight away.
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