Description
A bright and tangy smoothie with pineapple and cranberries, perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks (about 165g)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (50g)
- 1/2 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup coconut water or filtered water (240ml)
- 1–2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave (optional, to taste)
- A handful of spinach or kale (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 scoop of protein powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt (optional)
- A squeeze of lime (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather the frozen pineapple, cranberries, half a ripe banana, coconut water, and maple syrup (if using).
- Add 1 cup of coconut water to the blender.
- Slice the banana and add it to the blender on top of the liquid.
- Add the frozen pineapple and cranberries to the jar.
- Start blending on low, then ramp up to high and blend for 45-60 seconds until smooth.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
This smoothie can be customized with various add-ons for additional nutrients. Best consumed fresh.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: smoothie, pineapple, cranberry, healthy drink, breakfast