Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. We like to change up our smoothies with different fruits each week. This Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie has a light refreshing tropical taste with a hint of oatmeal crumble. Can we say dessert in a glass? Well, almost.
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Today’s the day!
The kids are back in school after break, and we are hitting it hard at the gym. Well, not too hard because I still want to walk tomorrow.
And we are taking a few weeks to eat completely healthy starting now. I’m a little bit skeered because my sweet tooth is the size of Texas…no, probably Europe. It’s big people. And me not eating sugar has me worried. Mostly because the food I enjoy making the most happens to be pretty sugar laden. Hello, crazy dessert baker here!
The past few days I have been slowly weaning myself off sugar. The first day I went hard core and made it the entire day without even one bite, so I know it’s totally possible. How bad do I want this? Well, I’d love to have my clothes not feel snug and to fit into those shorts from a few years ago that I have stored away.
Then this weekend I slipped a little and had a cookie, a granola bar, and a few bites of Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip…oh, and some chips, crackers, and then this Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie. I think I was trying to stock pile…I hope that lasts me for the next few weeks. Probably not because I’m feeling hungry now as I write this.
The smoothie for lunch totally cancels everything else, right?
Well, at least I got it all out of my system, and I’m ready to take on the challenge of no sugar. I’ll be sure to keep you posted on how I do.
But until then let’s talk about this smoothie I had for lunch.
Most frozen pineapple comes in a bag with other assorted fruits, so I bought a can of chunk pineapple in juice, drained it, and froze it the night before. If you know of where I can buy a bag of just pineapple, please let me know because that would save me a step.
I was going to throw some frozen cherries into the mix, but my daughter is a big pineapple freak, and she said to just do the pineapple alone. I think she was on to something because this little treat was delicious. Sort of like a Dole Whip…ok, not at all like one. But it was really good.
Fruit, oats, vanilla protein powder, and greek yogurt went into our Smoothie Blender
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This light and refreshing tropical smoothie is a great treat to curb that sweet tooth with. The protein and fiber in this smoothie will keep you full longer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon
Instructions
- Place everything in a blender and pulse until completely mixed and smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses and serve.
Try these smoothies when your sweet tooth threatens to take over:
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Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
What a fabulous combo! Delicious indeed!
Pinned. Happy Monday Jocelyn.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much for the pin love girlie!!!
Carla says
I love pineapple and I have some vanilla Greek yogurt in my fridge right now. I think I just found my next “snack” 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Woo hoo! Sounds to me like the perfect snack plan 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Today is day 1 for me. My goal is to skip baking today and tomorrow … but then I’ll be tasting here and there. But otherwise, nada. For at least a week, lol. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Why do we torture ourselves like this? I have been limiting my treat making too, so that I don’t slip up. We can do a week of this, right?
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
looks delicious! and i love the straws! 😀
Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
Girl, you had me at oatmeal crumble. This looks phenomenal!
Love the exotic flavours – pineapple is definitely a favourite of mine.
Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
That oatmeal and cinnamon just put the smoothie to new heights for me…it just really added something to it. Thank you so much for pinning 🙂
Stephanie says
I hit the gym hard today. I am already sore! Made your Cherry Banana Smoothie today. It was wonderful! I will have to try this one tomorrow!
Cheers!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yay for hitting the gym hard!! I hear ya on the sore muscles…make sure you stretch and drink lots of water!! And I am so glad to hear you loved the Cherry smoothie…I have a new version of that one coming soon 🙂
Michelle Gunnell says
This smoothie sounds yummy!
I buy my frozen pineapple in a big bag at Costco, but you can also get it at Trader Joe’s. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks so much for sharing where to buy the pineapple…unfortunately both those stores are an hour away. I was told Meijer has it too…so I will be checking it out 🙂
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says
What an incredible smoothie! I love the flavor combinations!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you so much 🙂
keri says
You can find the frozen pineapple at Costco. I love pineapple too and I thought it was awesome when I found it in bulk.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I definitely can’t wait to find it in bulk. I wonder if our Sam’s Club has it…we don’t have Costco here.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Two great combinations – love it Jocelyn!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
I’m sugar obsessed, too. This smoothie would be great to quench my sugar craving. Hope to try soon 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It’s good to know that I’m not alone in this sugar obsession 🙂 We can do this with our smoothie love though!!!
Chels+R. says
Smoothies are something I really want to start making more for myself. And I love the vanilla and pineapple in this one. It looks perfect!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
No sugar?? Jocelyn, you are my HERO. I wouldn’t last 4 hours unless I was asleep! 😉 And these smoothies… Dessert in a glass = perfect for me! Pinned!