Blend almond milk, strawberries and pineapple for a smoothie that’s so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.
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- This smoothie blends strawberries and pineapple into a quick, refreshing breakfast.
- Strawberries help boost gut health with antioxidants and fiber.
- Almond butter adds creaminess and protein, making the smoothie richer and more filling.
Super simple with just a handful of ingredients, this Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie will be your favorite to-go breakfast when you’re headed out the door. Strawberries and pineapple are loaded with antioxidants and provide just the right amount of sweetness for this smoothie. Almond milk brings the creaminess, and protein-rich almond butter helps slow the digestion of this smoothie, providing lasting energy and stable blood sugar. Keep reading for our expert tips, including ingredient substitutions.
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
- To make this smoothie extra icy, consider freezing the almond milk in ice cube trays or an airtight bag, leaving space for the liquid to expand as it freezes.
- We like to keep family-size bags of frozen strawberries on hand for this recipe. In addition to frozen strawberries, feel free to add or substitute any kind of frozen berries, or consider freezing fresh, in-season fruits. Additionally, you can add frozen spinach or kale to help incorporate extra veggies into your day.
- Feel free to substitute the almond milk with another plant-based milk and the almond butter with a nut butter of your choice.
- We believe this smoothie is sweet enough as is, but you can add honey or maple syrup to taste if you prefer it sweeter.
Nutrition Notes
- Strawberries have brain and heart benefits, thanks to their antioxidants. Their fiber will help keep things moving through your gut while also nourishing your gut’s beneficial bacteria.
- Pineapple is brimming with vitamin C and antioxidants, adding to these same nutrients from the strawberries. Vitamin C supports immunity and healthy skin. Pineapple also contains bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down protein and aids in overall digestion.
- Almond milk is a non-dairy alternative to cow’s milk. Unlike cow’s milk, however, it contains minimal protein—just 1 gram in a cup, compared to cow’s milk’s 8 g. But it is a good source of calcium and vitamin E, which acts as an antioxidant, protecting your cells. And since it doesn’t contain lactose, like cow’s milk does, it can be enjoyed if you’re lactose intolerant. With that said, if you’re allergic to almonds, you’ll want to swap the almond milk for another type of milk, like soy, oat or cow’s milk.
- Almond butter brings the protein to this smoothie. Like almond milk, it’s also rich in vitamin E. Plus, it’s loaded with heart- and brain-healthy fats and fiber, and will help slow down the digestion of this smoothie, thereby stabilizing blood sugar.
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Ingredients
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Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
- ¾ cup chilled unsweetened almond milk, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Directions
- Combine 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup pineapple, ¾ cup almond milk and 1 tablespoon almond butter in a blender. Process until smooth, adding more almond milk, if needed, for desired consistency. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 255 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
