A simple pineapple orange smoothie recipe that can be made in under 5 minutes! This smoothie is a citrusy, tropical and creamy delight! Serve in a jar or cup and enjoy in less than 10 minutes.
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This refreshing pineapple orange smoothie recipe is one of my new favorites! It's quick and easy to make, and it’s also refined-sugar-free. And did I mention it has only four ingredients?
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Ingredients
No one wants a thin or watery smoothie, so it is important to add yogurt to this recipe. You can use:
- Low fat or non-fat yogurt which contains a small percentage of milk.
- Kefir yogurt which is good for drinking.
- Thick and creamy Greek yogurt.
- Non-dairy yogurt as a vegan alternative.
- Pineapple: For this recipe you can use shop bought frozen pineapples or freeze a fresh pineapple for a minimum of 12 hours.
- Orange: Use fresh oranges in this recipe to get the full benefits.
- Coconut milk, cashew milk, hemp, oat or soy milk are other creamy plant-based milk options for a smoothie.
How to Select Produce for the Pineapple Orange Smoothie Recipe
Before you start making this smoothie at home, here’s what to look for at the market:
- Always use fresh oranges for this pineapple orange smoothie recipe. Look for oranges that has some give when you squeeze it. That’s a sign of ripeness. Also, avoid any citrus with scars, bruises, or discoloration. The skin should be vibrant and waxy, not dried out.
- There a few ways to tell when a pineapple is ripe. One way is by squeezing the shell of the pineapple, it should be firm but slightly give way. Ripe pineapples also have a sweet smell at the bottom of the fruit. If there is no smell, then the pineapple is not ripe yet and if the smell is bitter then it may be overripe. Juicy, ripe pineapples are also often heavier than unripe pineapples, and finally, you can pull the large leaves at the top (fonds); if they pull out easily, then this is a sign that the pineapple is ripe.
How to Make a Pineapple Orange Smoothie
- To build this delicious smoothie add two and a half cups of frozen pineapples to a smoothie maker.
- Then, add two peeled and chopped fresh oranges.
- Next, add ½ cup of yogurt, 1-2 cups of almond milk and blend until smooth. Enjoy ?
Can smoothies be kept overnight?
Yes. To store a smoothie overnight pour the smoothie into a mason jar and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
You can also freeze this smoothie in a mason jar for up to 2 months. Once you remove the smoothie from the freezer refrigerate it for 24 hours before drinking.
Pineapple Orange Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender or Food processor
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups of frozen pineapples
- 2 peeled oranges
- ½ cup of yogurt
- 1-2 cups of almond milk
Instructions
- To build this delicious smoothie add two and a half cups of frozen pineapples to a smoothie maker.
- Then, add two peeled and chopped fresh oranges.
- Next, add ½ cup of yogurt, 1-2 cups of almond milk and blend until smooth. Enjoy ?
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