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Lemon Pineapple Smoothies

Lemon Pineapple Smoothies

Hello! Today’s recipe has wonderful sweet, sour, and zesty flavours that are delicious and refreshing. A yummy drink that is great to make as a quick breakfast or mid-day snack and it comes together in just a few minutes.

It’s Lemon Pineapple Smoothies!

Lemon juice in a small measuring cup and lemon zest on a citrus zester.
Lemon pineapple smoothie ingredients in a blender container.

What’s in this smoothie?

  • Pineapple (fresh or frozen): This wonderful tropical fruit that has scrumptious sweet and tart flavours and is a good source of vitamins C, B1, manganese, and dietary fiber.
    • In this recipe, I used frozen sweet pineapple. I always buy a bag of frozen pineapple chunks from the supermarket to make smoothies as it’s one of my favourite fruits.
    • If you want to use fresh pineapple, pick one that’s firm, heavy for its size, and smells sweet at its stem.
  • Fresh Lemon Juice: Bright flavours that brings zing to this smoothie. It’s perfect for breakfast to help you wake up!
    • Add in the lemon zest if you like for added lemon-ness, but it may also give off a hint of bitterness as well.
  • Bananas (fresh or frozen): This fruit adds more natural sweetness and is rich in fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, and vitamin C.
    • I used a frozen one, but a fresh banana would work in this recipe too.
  • Greek yogurt: Creamy, thick Greek yogurt has a tangy taste and is a good source of protein too.
  • Unsweetened almond milk: My go-to non-dairy milk. It has a creamy texture and slightly nutty flavour that I like. Use any type of milk you prefer.
  • Pure Honey: The distinct rich sweetness of honey compliments the fruits in this drink.
  • Ground Turmeric (optional): This golden-yellow spice is lightly aromatic and is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It gives the smoothie a light yellow colour.
  • Ice: Only necessary if you are using both fresh pineapple and banana and would like a slightly thicker smoothie texture.
Creamy Lemon Pineapple Smoothie just blended in a large blender container.

Overall, this smoothie is:

  • Delicious and flavourful: Yummy sweet, tart, zesty, and sour notes in this smoothie that’ll put some pep to your step! This smoothie has a creamy texture that’s pleasing to the palate too.
  • Refreshing and cool: Perfect to enjoy on a hot day.
  • Full of nutritious benefits.
  • Simple and quick to make: It takes about 5 minutes to make. Simply place all the ingredients in the blender and combined until smooth.
  • Great to make for a quick breakfast or snack: Fill up a travel cup to take it with you on-the-go.
  • Gluten-free too.
Lemon Pineapple Smoothie drinks in tall glasses with metal straws and lemon slices on the rim.

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A closeup of lemon pineapple smoothie in a tall glass with metal straw and lemon garnish with another similar glass behind it.

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Lemon Pineapple Smoothies

Lemon Pineapple Smoothies

Yield: 2-3 (makes 4 cups)
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Wonderful sweet and tart pineapple meets the zesty flavour of lemon in this bright and healthy smoothie recipe. Enjoy it as a delicious breakfast or mid-day snack.

Ingredients

  • 1 heaping cup pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 ripe banana, peeled (fresh or frozen)
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • ½ cup plain (or vanilla) Greek yogurt (0% fat)
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pure honey
  • ½ tsp lemon zest (optional)
  • ¼ tsp ground turmeric
  • 4-6 ice cubes, only if using fresh fruit

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Once blended, taste and adjust according to preferences such as adding more yogurt for a thicker smoothie or more pineapple or banana for more sweetness.
  3. Best served immediately.

Notes

  • Nutritional information represents one serving for a total of three servings.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 74mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 3gSugar: 37gProtein: 12g

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Vanessa Taylor

Tuesday 6th of July 2021

I’ve tried it TWICE and BOTH times it was too delicious to pause for a photo!!! They say 3rd time is a charm so perhaps I’ll get one then!😊 Otherwise, it’s PERFECTION in a cup!!! Thanks for sharing 🥰

Marie | Yay! for Food

Saturday 10th of July 2021

Yay! So happy that you are enjoying these smoothies!

Jennifer

Monday 10th of June 2019

OMG this sounds absolutely delicious - my daughter loves smoothies with almond milk, so I'm going to try it for her tomorrow.

Marie | Yay! For Food

Monday 10th of June 2019

Thanks Jennifer! I hope she enjoys this smoothie!

Roxana

Wednesday 17th of April 2019

That looks so refreshing. Just in time for summer. Would definitely like to try that.

Marie | Yay! For Food

Wednesday 17th of April 2019

I hope you do! Thanks Roxana.

Laura

Wednesday 17th of April 2019

Pineapple and lemon is a mindblowing combo. If combined right, their flavors turn into one fest of tastes that is hard to replicate with something else. Delicious smoothie!

Marie | Yay! For Food

Wednesday 17th of April 2019

Thank you Laura! It's such a refreshing combo.

Heidy L. McCallum

Wednesday 17th of April 2019

Your smoothies look so cool and refreshing. Florida is already starting to heat up and this would be perfect in the morning. I just can't eat when it's hot but need nutrition of some sort. I will be making this tomorrow!

Marie | Yay! For Food

Wednesday 17th of April 2019

Thanks Heidy! It's warm where I live too! I'll be making this smoothie again soon!

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