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    Pink Pineapple Smoothie

    Aug 4, 2017 · Updated: Feb 20, 2023 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    A tropical pineapple smoothie is bursting with anti-inflammatory properties that fight disease and soothe aching joints from 5 ingredients, including pineapple and pears.

    Anti-Inflammation Pineapple Pink Smoothie

    A 5-ingredient pineapple smoothie that is kid-friendly yet tastes like a pina colada. And the ingredients are probably in your refrigerator right now. Just like my fruity strawberry smoothie, and my creamy chocolate shake, this pineapple smoothie goes down fresh and frosty, and there are so many more benefits beyond taste.

    Why You'll Love This Smoothie

    Sweetened only by fruit. It's sweetened by fruit only, pears and pineapple. That's it! No need for sweeteners, even healthier ones like maple syrup.

    Powerful nutrition. This smoothie is high in protein, but also powerful in specific nutrition that boosts the immunity, battles viruses, and helps your body fight headaches, queasy tummy, and aching muscles. And if you add in celery seeds, you be benefiting from digestive help as well.

    Brain booster. Pineapple and pears combined have also long been known as a brain booster, primarily because of the power behind the enzyme called bromelain which boosts cell regeneration, and support nerve ending health.

    Ingredients

    So where does this tropical flavor come from? It's in the pineapple coconut combination. Here are the ingredients you need to make this delicious refreshing smoothie.

    Pineapple - Of course. But fresh or frozen? The answer is frozen to keep the drink frosty. You can buy frozen pineapple in bags in the freezer section, or you can buy fresh chunks or even a whole pineapple, chop it up and freeze that.

    Milk - I recommend coconut milk found in your grocer's dairy section, not canned. Coconut will contribute to the tropical spirit and flavor, but any dairy-free milk works.

    Pears - I like to sweeten all my smoothies with fruit. I often use pears because they are sweet yet neutral in color. But don't use hard green pears or the flavor will be bitter. You can use ripe bananas instead if you can't find ripe pears. Or green grapes work too.

    Lemon juice - Even pears and pineapples are sweet so in contrast I like to freshen the flavor with a bite of citrus. Plus the added lemon juice means more vitamin C.

    Raspberries - Frozen and then thawed to make a portion of the finished pineapple smoothie pink! Use a pinch of turmeric to turn a smaller amount yellow.

    Celery seeds (optional) - only a half a teaspoon and you can find them in the spice section of your grocery store.The tiny seeds, which actually taste like celery, are also said to support digestion, detox, and de-bloating effects, according to at least one study.

    Steps to Make

    It's easy to make this two-toned smoothie.

    STEP 1: Blend all the pineapple smoothie ingredients together.

    STEP 2: Remove one cup of the pineapple smoothie from the blender and stir in thawed raspberries to make it  pink. Remove ½ cup of the pineapple smoothie and stir in a pinch of turmeric to make it a more distinctive yellow.

    STEP 3: Serve all three colors layered. I layered mine with some fresh coconut yogurt and a dusting of shredded coconut for an even more of a tropical feel.

    How To Store

    I typically recommend you drink your smoothie immediately. If you must, refrigerate your smoothie only a day. Any longer and the nutrition starts to diminish. Or you could store it in ice cube trays to blend and drink later.

    Meal-Prep Smoothies

    I recommend two ways to meal prep for smoothies:

    1. Freeze smoothies in an ice cube tray, store 7-6 in individual bags, and thaw in a glass in the refrigerator the night before. The next morning, stir and drink.

    2. Put smoothie ingredients minus the liquid in individual bags, freeze those and blend the next morning with a liquid.

    Variations

    Greens: Add in a handful of spinach or kale to turn this smoothie or a portion of it green.

    Protein: Add 1 tablespoon of chia seeds or flaxseed to up the protein.

    Sweeten: For a sweeter smoothie, mix in a tablespoon of maple syrup or swap some of the milk for a sweet juice.

    Smoothie Bowl: Serve the smoothie in a bowl with toppings such as chocolate chips, granola, shredded coconut and freshly sliced fruit.

    Additional Information

    How to Make A Pineapple Popsicle

    Pour the mixture in a popsicle mold and insert sticks and freeze. That's it! Don't have a popsicle mold? Use paper cups, bathroom sized are the perfect mold. Just remember to insert sticks or straws before they freeze solid.

    How Pineapples Fight Inflammation

    Bromelain is the substance in pineapple that knocks inflammation out of your body.
    In case you didn't know, inflammation is at the root of many issues -- from sadness to serious illness. So I decided to put at least one anti-inflammatory smoothie into my daily regime.

    Free Smoothie Challenge

    While we are talking smoothies, I'll just pop in here and invite you to my FREE 6-Day Smoothie Challenge. I email you recipes and you make them, drink them and feel awesome. Sound good?

    Sign up by simply dropping your email in the sign-up box and you’ll receive an email with a welcome instructions and grocery list so you can begin as soon as you’d like.

     

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    Anti-Inflammation Pineapple Pink Smoothie

    Pink Pineapple Smoothie

    Created by Dee Dine
    A tropical pineapple smoothie is bursting with anti-inflammatory properties that fight disease and soothe aching joints from 5 ingredients, including pineapple and berries.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 180 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Pineapple Smoothie

    • 3 cups pineapple, frozen
    • 1 cup dairy-free milk*
    • 2 fresh soft pears, cored and peeled or not
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon celery seeds (found in your grocer spice section)

    Pineapple Smoothie with Pink Tinge

    • 1 cup pineapple smoothie
    • ½ cup raspberries, frozen

    Yellow Layer

    • ½ cup pineapple smoothie
    • pinch turmeric powder
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    Instructions
     

    To make pineapple smoothie

    • Blend all pineapple smoothie ingredients until frosty smooth.

    To make a layered smoothie

    • Blend ingredients.
    • Make a portion of it pink. Remove one cup of the pineapple smoothie from the blender and stir in thawed raspberries to make it  pink.
    • Make a portion brighter yellow. For a more vibrant yellow, remove a half cup of original smoothie, and stir in a pinch of turmeric powder.
    • Serve the smoothie by layering one on the other. I topped mine with some fresh coconut yogurt and shredded coconut for a tropical feel.

    Notes

    *Using Coconut milk. Any dairy free milk works, but coconut milk pairs especially well with pineapple for a tropical feel. I recommend the coconut milk found in the dairy section of your grocer. Canned coconut milk works but might be over powering for this smoothie.
    Sweeten with fruits. I used pears to sweeten. Look for soft pears, and don't peel until the pear is hard and green. You can also use a banana or 1 cup of green grapes instead.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 6gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 608IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 207mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword anti-inflammatory, pineapple smoothie, tropical smoothie
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    Comments

    1. thyPlant

      May 15, 2022 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      I used green grapes instead of pears and it was delicious! Thanks for the tip!

      Reply
    2. laurieT

      May 15, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      I love this smoothie! And so does my three year old. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
    3. jeff

      May 15, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! I sign up for your smoothie challenge! This one is truly a tropical vacay! I have tried other pineapple smoothies but your pear addition makes this one sweet and delicious.

      Reply
    4. Bianca Zapatka

      January 17, 2019 at 12:04 pm

      These look amazing !
      Love the ingredients and layers ❤️

      Reply
      • Dee Dine | Green Smoothie Gourmet

        January 20, 2019 at 11:24 am

        Thank you so much Bianca! Dee xx

        Reply
    5. Avril

      August 05, 2017 at 1:13 pm

      Do you use fresh or powder Turmeric?

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      • Debbie

        August 05, 2017 at 11:53 pm

        I always use powdered because of the ease, so my recipes are written accordingly but I do know fresh is best! Hope that helps Avril! Dee xx

        Reply

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