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OurPineapple Green Smoothieis a green smoothie that actually tastes great (because let’s face it, not all of them do!). Antioxidant-rich pineapple, bananas and spinach are whirred together with almond milk and creamy protein-rich Greek yogurt. Chia seeds go to work to bring all the ingredients together. Keep reading for our expert tips, including how to ensure your smoothie blends together more easily.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
How to Make Pineapple Green Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Use Ripe (Frozen) Bananas
This smoothie relies primarily on the sweetness of the fruit to flavor it. That’s why we recommend using ripe, frozen bananas. Under-ripe bananas are less sweet with a chalky texture and while over-ripe bananas are sweeter, their best use isbanana bread. The flavor and color of an over-ripe banana can overpower the other ingredients in the smoothie.
Add Liquid to the Blender First
Ever made a smoothie that just won’t blend? It’s probably not your blender. It may be because you added the ingredients in the wrong order. Adding chunks of frozen fruit before the liquid creates air pockets around the blade making it more difficult to blend. With the liquid at the bottom, the blades can spin and pull the ingredients in from the top down. (Looking for a better blender? We can help! Check out thebest blenders according to our test kitchen.)
Taste Before You Add Sweetener
You may (or may not) want your smoothie a little sweeter. Since both bananas and pineapple can vary in sweetness, we recommend keeping the added sugar optional and adding it only after you’re sure your smoothie needs it. After all, it’s easier to add sugar than it is to take it away! Start with a teaspoon, and add more to taste. We recommend adding liquid sweeteners like pure maple syrup or honey.
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Ingredients
½cupunsweetened almond milk
⅓cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt
1cupfrozen banana slices(about1mediumbanana)
½cupfrozen pineapple chunks
1tablespoonchia seeds
1-2teaspoonspure maple syrup or honey(optional)
DirectionsAdd 1/2 cup almond milk and 1/3 cup yogurt to a blender, then add 1 cup spinach, 1 cup banana, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 to 2 teaspoon sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallTo make aheadFreeze the banana and pineapple in portions, ready for the blender. Measure the spinach and have it ready—don’t wash it until you’re ready to make the smoothie.Frequently Asked QuestionsChoose a pineapplewith a golden yellow skin, gives slightly when pressed and the bottom of the pineapple smells sweet and fruity.A ripe banana will have some brown or black freckles on its skin. The fruit will be slightly more fragrant and softer than an unripe banana, but it shouldn’t be mushy. When a banana is overripe, the skin will be completely brown, and the fruit may leak liquid. At this stage, it may have a rotten smell.It’s a personal preference. You can choose golden, amber, dark or very dark syrup—the darker the syrup, the richer the flavor. However, you may not want maple to overpower your smoothie.Smoothies are best enjoyed when freshly made. Over time, they may separate, lose color and become less thick. However, if you don’t mind these changes, you can store smoothies in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.There are so many great ways to use chia seeds. Try them in ourChia Seed Pudding,Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread,Bircher Muesli,Super-Seed Snack Barsor make a quickNo-Added-Sugar Chia Seed Jamfor your breakfast toast.EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2014; updated November 2022
Directions
Add 1/2 cup almond milk and 1/3 cup yogurt to a blender, then add 1 cup spinach, 1 cup banana, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 to 2 teaspoon sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallTo make aheadFreeze the banana and pineapple in portions, ready for the blender. Measure the spinach and have it ready—don’t wash it until you’re ready to make the smoothie.Frequently Asked QuestionsChoose a pineapplewith a golden yellow skin, gives slightly when pressed and the bottom of the pineapple smells sweet and fruity.A ripe banana will have some brown or black freckles on its skin. The fruit will be slightly more fragrant and softer than an unripe banana, but it shouldn’t be mushy. When a banana is overripe, the skin will be completely brown, and the fruit may leak liquid. At this stage, it may have a rotten smell.It’s a personal preference. You can choose golden, amber, dark or very dark syrup—the darker the syrup, the richer the flavor. However, you may not want maple to overpower your smoothie.Smoothies are best enjoyed when freshly made. Over time, they may separate, lose color and become less thick. However, if you don’t mind these changes, you can store smoothies in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.There are so many great ways to use chia seeds. Try them in ourChia Seed Pudding,Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread,Bircher Muesli,Super-Seed Snack Barsor make a quickNo-Added-Sugar Chia Seed Jamfor your breakfast toast.
Add 1/2 cup almond milk and 1/3 cup yogurt to a blender, then add 1 cup spinach, 1 cup banana, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1 tablespoon chia seeds and 1 to 2 teaspoon sweetener (if using); blend until smooth.
To make aheadFreeze the banana and pineapple in portions, ready for the blender. Measure the spinach and have it ready—don’t wash it until you’re ready to make the smoothie.
To make ahead
Freeze the banana and pineapple in portions, ready for the blender. Measure the spinach and have it ready—don’t wash it until you’re ready to make the smoothie.
Frequently Asked QuestionsChoose a pineapplewith a golden yellow skin, gives slightly when pressed and the bottom of the pineapple smells sweet and fruity.A ripe banana will have some brown or black freckles on its skin. The fruit will be slightly more fragrant and softer than an unripe banana, but it shouldn’t be mushy. When a banana is overripe, the skin will be completely brown, and the fruit may leak liquid. At this stage, it may have a rotten smell.It’s a personal preference. You can choose golden, amber, dark or very dark syrup—the darker the syrup, the richer the flavor. However, you may not want maple to overpower your smoothie.Smoothies are best enjoyed when freshly made. Over time, they may separate, lose color and become less thick. However, if you don’t mind these changes, you can store smoothies in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.There are so many great ways to use chia seeds. Try them in ourChia Seed Pudding,Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread,Bircher Muesli,Super-Seed Snack Barsor make a quickNo-Added-Sugar Chia Seed Jamfor your breakfast toast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Choose a pineapplewith a golden yellow skin, gives slightly when pressed and the bottom of the pineapple smells sweet and fruity.
A ripe banana will have some brown or black freckles on its skin. The fruit will be slightly more fragrant and softer than an unripe banana, but it shouldn’t be mushy. When a banana is overripe, the skin will be completely brown, and the fruit may leak liquid. At this stage, it may have a rotten smell.
It’s a personal preference. You can choose golden, amber, dark or very dark syrup—the darker the syrup, the richer the flavor. However, you may not want maple to overpower your smoothie.
Smoothies are best enjoyed when freshly made. Over time, they may separate, lose color and become less thick. However, if you don’t mind these changes, you can store smoothies in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.
There are so many great ways to use chia seeds. Try them in ourChia Seed Pudding,Low-Carb Seeded Quick Bread,Bircher Muesli,Super-Seed Snack Barsor make a quickNo-Added-Sugar Chia Seed Jamfor your breakfast toast.
EatingWell Magazine, September/October 2014; updated November 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)297Calories6gFat54gCarbs13gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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