This tropical Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie is thick, creamy, nutritious, and bursting with island flavor. Ready in about five minutes, it’s a refreshing drink you can make any time.
Why We Love This Pineapple Kiwi Smoothie
- Refreshing and bright tropical flavor.
- Loaded with greens and vitamins.
- Ready in minutes with minimal effort.
- Flexible — easy to customize to your taste.
Ingredient Notes
- Kiwi: Use fresh kiwi with the skin removed. Freezing kiwi yields a colder, thicker smoothie—some stores sell frozen kiwi slices when in season.
- Pineapple: Fresh pineapple gives the best flavor, but frozen pineapple works well for a thicker, colder texture. Canned pineapple is less ideal for flavor.
- Banana: Use frozen banana for a creamy texture. Slice ripe bananas and freeze them in chunks for easy blending.
- Milk: Any milk will work — dairy, almond, oat, cashew, etc. Vanilla almond milk adds a pleasant sweetness.
- Spinach: Fresh baby spinach blends smoothly and won’t overpower the flavor. Kale can be used as an alternative.
- Chia seeds: Optional. Add them for extra fiber and a small protein boost.
How To Make It
Step 1: Add the liquid to the blender first, then add the spinach, pineapple, kiwi, frozen banana, and chia seeds if using. This helps ingredients blend smoothly.
Step 2: Blend until smooth. If the smoothie is too thin, add more frozen banana or a few ice cubes and blend again. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk until you reach the desired consistency.
Recipe Tips
Use a high-powered blender. A strong blender gives the creamiest texture and handles ice and frozen fruit best. A food processor is not recommended.
Storing leftovers: Freeze any leftover smoothie in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to two months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving, or enjoy partially frozen like soft-serve.
Kiwi Pineapple Smoothie Add-Ins
Customize your smoothie by adding any of the following for extra flavor, texture, or nutrition:
- Protein powder
- Collagen peptides
- Shredded coconut
- Ground flax
- Berries
- Honey
- Hemp seeds
- Yogurt
- Vanilla extract
- Fresh ginger
Other Smoothie Recipes
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie
- Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie
- Apple Pie Green Smoothie
- Creamsicle Protein Smoothie
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Pineapple Kiwi Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (plus more if needed)
- 3 handfuls spinach
- 2 cups pineapple chunks
- 2 ripe kiwi
- 1 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 1/2 Tbsp chia seeds (optional)
- 3-4 ice cubes
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender, adding the milk first.
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Blend until smooth. If too thin, add more frozen banana or ice; if too thick, add more milk.
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Serve immediately.
Notes
High-powered blender recommended: For the creamiest result and easiest blending of frozen fruit and ice, use a strong blender or smoothie maker rather than a food processor.
Storing leftovers: Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe container for up to two months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving or enjoy partially frozen as a soft dessert.
Nutrition
Carbohydrates: 71g,
Protein: 5g,
Fat: 3g
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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