This easy pineapple and spinach smoothie is downright delicious (and healthy too). Made with just three ingredients, it’s simple to prepare and tastes amazing! If you’re new to green smoothies and aren’t sure if you’ll like them, this is the perfect beginner’s recipe.
In this article – we share a healthy pineapple green smoothie recipe that’s dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
Don’t be put off by the vivid green colour – the brighter the better in our book! It’s a really tasty way of dosing up on your leafy greens plus loads of awesome nutrients.
Pineapple & Spinach Smoothie Benefits
Pineapple comes into season during March, so spring is the perfect time to throw one in your shopping basket. Its juicy sweetness and ridiculous levels of vitamin C (120% daily requirement) make pineapple an immune-boosting powerhouse.
The benefits of leafy green smoothies like this one are pretty well documented. A 50g serving of spinach provides 3x your daily vitamin K needs, 98% of your vitamin A, and 23% of your vitamin C.
It’s also a good source of folate (also known as folic acid) providing 49% of your RDA, which is essential for DNA. It also releases serotonin which acts like a mild but natural antidepressant. This makes spinach a healthy addition to any smoothie.
Adding a banana to your smoothie recipe increases energy density, providing fuel for everyday activities. It’s also rich in fibre, vitamin C, and potassium.
Taken together, the benefits of this smoothie include increased fibre along with vitamins A, C, and K. Combining these ingredients makes for a quick, easy, and highly nutritious beverage.
If you’re new to green smoothies (or unconvinced by the idea of drinking salad leaves!) then this recipe is guaranteed to win you over.
Ingredients & Recipe
Here’s how to make this delicious green smoothie…
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie Recipe
A super-simple pineapple and spinach green smoothie made with just 3 ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 slices of pineapple (approx. 200g or you can use ½ tin)
- 10-20 spinach leaves (approximately 1-2 cups if chopped)
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Peel the banana (and pineapple if using fresh).
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and add a little water (120ml max).
- Blend until smooth.
As you can see there’s no yogurt or milk in this recipe (we don’t do dairy) so it’s suitable for vegans and people with lactose intolerance.
Alternative Ingredient Ideas
Want to make this smoothie without banana? Or simply don’t have one of the ingredients listed for the recipe? No problem! Here are some alternative options…
- Swap the banana for mango or avocado
- Use kale instead of spinach
- Try adding almond milk for an even creamier smoothie
- Jazz it up with some fresh ginger or dried storecupboard spices
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Related Smoothie Recipes
Here are some other healthy smoothie recipes that you might like…
- 3 ingredient kiwi & apple green smoothie
- Pineapple Protein Smoothie
- Mango & banana smoothie
- Pear spinach cucumber green smoothie
- Piña Colada Protein Smoothie
- Tangerine green smoothie
- Pear pineapple & avocado smoothie
- Carrot apple ginger 3-ingredient smoothie
- Mango blueberry green smoothie
- Apple berry celery smoothie
