Avocado Pineapple Smoothie Recipe
Craving a creamy, tropical treat? This Avocado Pineapple Smoothie Recipe hits the spot every time. It's thick refreshing, and super easy to whip up. Perfect for hot days or quick breakfasts.
Instructions
- 1 ripe avocado (pitted, flesh scooped out)
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ripe banana (peeled)
- 1 cup coconut water (or regular water)
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- 1 tbsp honey (adjust to taste)
- Juice from 1 lime (fresh squeezed)
- 6-8 ice cubes
- Optional: 1 tsp fresh mint leaves
Prepare the Avocado
- Cut avocado in half. Remove pit. Scoop soft flesh into blender. It adds creaminess.
Chop the Pineapple
- Peel pineapple. Cut into 1-inch chunks. Add 2 cups to blender. Fresh tastes best.
Add the Banana
- Peel ripe banana. Break into pieces. Drop into blender. Boosts sweetness naturally.
Pour in Liquids
- Add coconut water, lime juice, and yogurt. Honey goes in too. Liquids blend smooth.
Top with Ice
- Add ice cubes last. Start blender on low. Ramp up to high speed for 1 minute.
Blend and Taste
- Blend until silky. Taste it. Add more honey if needed. Blend 10 seconds more.
Serve Fresh
- Pour into tall glasses. Garnish with mint or pineapple wedge. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Choose ripe avocado – gives in gently when squeezed.
- Frozen pineapple makes it ice-cold without extra ice.
- Blend from liquids to solids for no lumps.
- Variation: Add spinach – turns green but tastes fruity.
- Variation: Use mango instead of banana for twist.
- Lime juice prevents browning and adds zing.
- More yogurt thickens it like a milkshake.
- Protein boost: Add scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Make double batch for meal prep jars.