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
for a delicious smoothie win. Totally healthy and perfect for curbing my sugar cravings on my “cheat” days…I mean my “refuel” days 🙂
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Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie
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.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 298 Total Fat: 4g Saturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 49mg Carbohydrates: 52g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 41g Protein: 18g
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Mir says
January 5, 2015 at 6:50 AMOooh, very tropical. I can pretend I’m on vacation instead of detoxing. Great idea, Jocelyn! Enjoy having your kids back in school!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:12 AMThat sounds like a plan to me! And yes, I definitely enjoyed the quiet house 😉
Jenny+Flake says
January 5, 2015 at 7:44 AMMy boys would go nuts for this smoothie! Great flavors 🙂 Happy New Year! xo
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:12 AMThanks sweet girlie!!! Happy New Year to you too!!!
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
January 5, 2015 at 7:50 AMThis smoothie sounds delish! I love putting oatmeal in my smoothies, it makes them so filling!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:13 AMThank you! I do notice that when I add oatmeal I stay fuller longer 🙂
Heather says
January 5, 2015 at 7:51 AMIf you have one nearby, Trader Joes carries bags of frozen pineapple for less than $2/bag:) This smoothie sounds perfect for a post workout snack! Thanks for the recipe, Jocelyn.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:14 AMThanks for the tip! Unfortunately the closest Trader Joe’s is about an hour away.
Heather says
January 7, 2015 at 8:29 AMWe have that problem too:(
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says
January 5, 2015 at 8:19 AMGood luck with your sugar free weeks! This smoothie will help fight the sweet tooth a little bit! Happy New Year!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:14 AMI’m not sure what I was thinking…at least with a fruit smoothie I still feel like I’m getting some sugar 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
January 5, 2015 at 8:34 AMI love the flavor of this smoothie, Jocelyn! It’s so refreshing and unique. Definitely a great way to detox after the holidays!
Lynne @ 365 Days of Baking and More says
January 5, 2015 at 8:38 AMThis would be the perfect addition to my pineapple Greek yogurt mornings. Thanks, Jocelyn!
Best of luck with going sugar free. I’m getting a headache just thinking about doing it! haha 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:15 AMThanks…I’m kind of thinking I was crazy for attempting this with all that I bake 🙂
[email protected]+ShugarySweets says
January 5, 2015 at 8:55 AMThis sounds delicious!! I buy frozen pineapple at Meijer. Now I know what I’m making 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:15 AMOh, that is good to know. I will be picking up a bag when I go there next 🙂
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
January 5, 2015 at 8:58 AMOh I hear you on the healthy eating. The holidays have killed me! I enjoyed every second of every treat I ate, but it’s time to get back on track. This smoothie looks perfect!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says
January 5, 2015 at 9:21 AMWeening myself off of sugar has been insane. I absolutely hate it but now I should just sub with this smoothie! It’s perfect.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:16 AMAt least with fruit smoothies we can at least still feel like we are having some sort of sugar, right? Now if I could just figure out how to include cookies in this smoothie…LOL!!!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
January 5, 2015 at 9:37 AMWait, so this is what I can drink for health? Sign me UP!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:17 AMGotta love when a healthy drink looks good, right? Drink on up!!!
Jen @ Baked by an Introvert says
January 5, 2015 at 9:39 AMI need to get my rump in gear and be a little healthier. This smoothie would definitely curb any sweet cravings!
marcie says
January 5, 2015 at 10:32 AMI need to stay off of sugar for 6 months after December! I love the tropical flavor of this smoothie, and the vanilla is such a delicious addition! Love the sunny yellow color!
amanda @ fake ginger says
January 5, 2015 at 10:59 AMGirl, I am so with you. I have three macarons last night after being good ALL DAY. Uggggghhhh. This looks delish though and I just bought pineapple so I’m thinking it’ll happen after my workout today!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:18 AMOh, I hear you!!! I do so good throughout the day, and then one bite at night does me in and I eat like 6 cookies. I hope you enjoyed the smoothie!!!
[email protected]+press says
January 5, 2015 at 11:04 AMthis sounds like just the thing to satisfy any sweet tooth
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
January 5, 2015 at 12:31 PMI love pineapple in smoothies! Perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth without going overboard!
Charlotte Chesnut says
January 5, 2015 at 1:31 PMBig bags of frozen pineapple at Costco 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:19 AMThank you for the tip 🙂
Susan @ Flavors by Four says
January 5, 2015 at 1:32 PMI have to get into the habit of making smoothies. They look so good. I don’t think I could ever go sugar free. I have to know I can at least have one cookie a day.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:19 AMIt sounds to me like you have this moderation thing down so good. My problem is that my one cookie turns into 4 🙂
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
January 5, 2015 at 2:05 PMThe chicken noodle soup I brought to work for lunch smelled weird and tasted weird. I must have picked up a bad batch from my grocery store. Boo. Wish I had this smoothie to replace it, because now I’m gonna be sitting here, thinking about dinner for the rest of the afternoon! And because this smoothie looks SO good! Great recipe, Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:20 AMOh, no! That’s not cool! Hope you were able to find someone to share with you, so you didn’t go hungry all day!!!
Michelle { A Latte Food } says
January 5, 2015 at 2:46 PMI am so with you…I had every intention of eating healthy this past week, but somehow I ended up baking chocolate cupcakes. So, this smoothie is definitely on my menu! Looks fabulous! Pinned.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:21 AMThat totally sounds like me. There is a coconut fudge cake in my fridge right now…this is going to be hard to stay sugar free when that is staring at me every time I open the door! I hope you enjoy the smoothie!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments says
January 5, 2015 at 3:31 PMWhat a fabulous combo! Delicious indeed!
Pinned. Happy Monday Jocelyn.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:21 AMThank you so much for the pin love girlie!!!
Carla says
January 5, 2015 at 4:06 PMI 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
January 7, 2015 at 8:22 AMWoo hoo! Sounds to me like the perfect snack plan 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
January 5, 2015 at 5:59 PMToday 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
January 7, 2015 at 8:22 AMWhy 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
January 5, 2015 at 6:15 PMlooks delicious! and i love the straws! 😀
Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
January 5, 2015 at 6:26 PMGirl, you had me at oatmeal crumble. This looks phenomenal!
Love the exotic flavours – pineapple is definitely a favourite of mine.
Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:23 AMThat 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
January 5, 2015 at 9:00 PMI 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
January 7, 2015 at 8:24 AMYay 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
January 5, 2015 at 10:42 PMThis 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
January 7, 2015 at 8:25 AMThanks 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
January 6, 2015 at 12:34 AMWhat an incredible smoothie! I love the flavor combinations!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:25 AMThank you so much 🙂
keri says
January 6, 2015 at 12:42 AMYou 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
January 7, 2015 at 8:26 AMI 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
January 6, 2015 at 1:18 AMTwo great combinations – love it Jocelyn!
Megan - The Emotional Baker says
January 6, 2015 at 4:24 PMI’m sugar obsessed, too. This smoothie would be great to quench my sugar craving. Hope to try soon 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
January 7, 2015 at 8:26 AMIt’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
January 7, 2015 at 1:20 PMSmoothies 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
January 7, 2015 at 6:36 PMNo 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!