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Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie

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 This Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie has a light, refreshing tropical taste with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. Easy and delicious protein shake to enjoy for breakfast or lunch!

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring.  We like to change up our protein smoothies with different fruits each week to keep them refreshing and nutritious.

Two clear glasses filled with vanilla pineapple smoothie and topped with a straw and pineapple skewer

Today’s the day! We are hitting it hard in the gym again this morning.  Well, not too hard because I still want to be able to walk tomorrow.

And we are taking a few weeks to reset our bodies by eating healthy lean and green meals. That means no processed sugar.  I’m a little bit skeered because my sweet tooth is the size of Texas…no, probably Europe.  It’s big people.  

Not eating extra sugar has me worried.  Mostly because the food I enjoy making the most happens to be pretty sugar laden.  Hello, crazy dessert baker here!

Overhead picture of a clear glass filled with vanilla pineapple smoothie on a red napkin

The past few days I have completely given up 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.

This weekend I slipped a little by having two Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Sugar Cookies and a few bites of Hot Chocolate Cheesecake Dip, but then I got back on track the next morning with this protein smoothie.

The smoothie does have sugar from the frozen pineapple, but no extra processed sugars.

Two clear glassed filled with vanilla protein smoothie and topped with a straw and pineapple toothpick

I thought about adding some frozen cherries into this pineapple smoothie. But our daughter is a big pineapple freak, so I left it alone.  She is on to something because this protein shake was delicious.

If you love getting a Dole Whip at Disney, you will love the flavor of this healthy smoothie.  I can totally get on board with eating a healthy Dole Whip a few times a week.

Ingredients:

  • Frozen Pineapple – frozen fruit thickens the consistency of the smoothie. You can also buy fresh pineapple, cut it up, and freeze it.
  • Unsweetened Coconut Milk – this keeps it dairy free and gives it the tropical flavor. Feel free to use any milk or water in place of it.
  • Rolled Oats – adds some fiber and thicks the smoothie a little bit. Hemp seeds are another option.
  • Vanilla Protein Powder – turn a smoothie into a well balanced meal by adding protein
  • Greek Yogurt – great source of calcium and probiotics
  • Vanilla & Cinnamon – adds a pop of flavor that brightens the fruit smoothie

Fruit smoothies are so easy to make. Using the frozen pineapple gives it that thick, smooth texture.

How to make a Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie:

  • Place everything in a high powder blender, starting with the liquid first.
  • Pulse until smooth and creamy.
  • Pour into 2 glasses and drink immediately!

Boost your pineapple smoothie with mix-ins:

  • Chia Seeds
  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Flax Seeds
  • Turmeric
  • Acai Powder

A frozen fruit smoothie is a totally delicious way to curb your sugar cravings and feel like you are indulging in a sweet treat!

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Two clear glasses filled with vanilla pineapple smoothie on a red napkin

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Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie

Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

This Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie has a light refreshing tropical taste with a hint of cinnamon and vanilla. The protein and fiber in this healthy snack 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 cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Place everything in a blender and pulse until completely mixed and smooth.
  2. Pour into 2 glasses and serve.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 295Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 3gSugar: 41gProtein: 18g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Smoothies & Coffee
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*The post for Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie was first published January 5, 2015. The post and photos were updated and republished January 3, 2021.

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Comments

  5. 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.

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    • 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 🙂

      Reply

    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      That 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!

      Reply

  15. Julie | This Gal Cooks says

    The 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!

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  20. amanda @ fake ginger says

    Girl, 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!

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  21. marcie says

    I 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!

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    • Jocelyn Brubaker says

      At 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!!!

      Reply

  30. Heather says

    If 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.

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  33. Mir says

    Oooh, very tropical. I can pretend I’m on vacation instead of detoxing. Great idea, Jocelyn! Enjoy having your kids back in school!

    Reply

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