Pineapple smoothie recipe | How to make a pineapple smoothie

Pineapple smoothie is simple to make filled with all the goodness of nutrients. This is a vegan smoothie made without any milk or protein powders and is all natural with no added sweetener or fats.

Pineapples are high in vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and fiber that help to build immunity, prevent constipation and asthma. Pineapple is well known for its unique enzyme called bromelain that is believed to inhibit tumor growths and relieve arthritis and help to digest fats in human body. (Sources: whfoods.com and medicalnewstoday.com).

to make pineapple smoothie, banana pairs well, the sweet and sourness balances the taste of the smoothie. Using cardamom or ginger is optional. Some folks feel discomfort after having pineapples in any form, especially in the throat, ginger helps to keep the throat clear.

pineapple smoothie is best to consume alone without any accompaniment for better digestion and absorption of nutrients. Choose fresh pineapple, chop fresh (instead of using refrigerated or frozen or canned), blend fresh and consume fresh for the best health benefits.

for more smoothie recipes, check
mango smoothie
banana chocolate milkshake
almond carrot smoothie

pineapple smoothie recipe below

Pineapple smoothie recipe | How to make pineapple smoothie

Fresh vegan pineapple smoothie

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Prep Time5 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Servings2

AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (US cup = 240ml )

• ▢ 2 cups pineapple , fresh , cubes
• ▢ 1 bananas large or 2 medium
• ▢ 1 cup water or ice cubes
• ▢ 1 green cardamom (optional)
• ▢ ginger , Small piece , (optional)
• ▢ 1 tbsp flax seeds meal or chia seeds or sabja seeds(optional)(refer notes)

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Instructions

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  Cut off the skin of the pineapple, remove the core from the center and chop to sizes that your blender can handle.
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  Add rest of the ingredients to the jar and blend them well.
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  Serve immediately to prevent or reduce oxidization of the fruits.

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Notes

Note: Pineapples are not suitable to those having kidney problems and folks suffering with acid reflux (acidity or heart burn) Flax seeds meal can be added while blending. Sabja seeds and chia seeds need to be soaked well for about 2 or more hours, they can be blended along with the fruit or can be stirred in while serving

Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts

Pineapple smoothie recipe | How to make pineapple smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 165 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Sodium 10mg0%

Potassium 431mg12%

Carbohydrates 37g12%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 23g26%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 135IU3%

Vitamin C 84mg102%

Calcium 34mg3%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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