Description
A refreshing Pineapple Orange Smoothie that feels like a warm hug on a sunny day. This vibrant blend is perfect for brightening your mood and tantalizing your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (canned or carton)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- A handful of ice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and chop the pineapple into chunks. Peel the banana and squeeze oranges for juice.
- Add the fruits to the blender: Toss in the pineapple, banana, and any additional fruits.
- Pour in the orange juice: Add the freshly squeezed orange juice to the blender.
- Combine the coconut milk: Add the coconut milk for creaminess.
- Sweeten it up (if desired): Taste your mixture and add honey or maple syrup if needed.
- Add ice and blend: Throw in ice, blend until smooth, adjusting thickness as needed.
- Taste test: Taste your smoothie and adjust flavors as needed.
- Blend one last time: Blend until achieving a velvety texture.
Notes
You can substitute the banana with avocado for a creamier texture. This smoothie can also be frozen for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, pineapple, orange, refreshing, vegan