Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is a great smoothie recipe that is so refreshing.  The strawberry and pineapple flavors make a delicious and nutritious beverage that kids will love too!

This smoothie recipe has only has four ingredients in it with one being water. Two of the ingredients are a couple of my favorite fruits…strawberries and pineapple.  The fourth ingredient is ground flax seed. 

During strawberry season we love getting them from our local farmers market. Strawberries make a great addition to smoothies.  They taste amazing and are very nutritious. This is a great article on the health benefits of strawberries.

Why use frozen fruit in smoothies? I like to use some frozen fruit in my smoothies. It works as ice to chill the smoothie and also thickens it up. If you add ice cubes the smoothie might have less flavor to it as it can get watered down.

Need frozen pineapple? You can usually find bags of frozen pineapple in the frozen section of your grocery store.  If you want to freeze your own pineapple, this is a great source on freezing it.

Ground flax seed is a another great addition to smoothies because it has healthy benefits like being high in fiber and omega-3 fats and as well as vitamins and minerals. It also adds protein to your smoothie. This article has info on flax seeds and their benefits.

This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is really easy to make. It is one of my favorites.  The strawberry and pineapple flavors seem to go so well together! Another family favorite is this Triple Berry Smoothie!

Smoothies are a great way to get nutritious foods into you kids without them even realizing it.  My daughter loves smoothies and this one is one of her favorites.  

Grocery Shopping List:

• frozen pineapple
• fresh strawberries
• ground flax seed

It is best to have some fresh and some frozen fruit in your smoothie. By using just some frozen fruit in the mix, it will chill and thicken the smoothie just enough for you. If you use all frozen fruit, it will be very thick.

How to  make this Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie:

Rinse your strawberries under warm water and discard the green stems.  Slice up the berries and measure out two cups.  Set them aside.

Add the water and frozen pineapple to your blender first.  (This Ninja Master Prep Blender is the one I use when making smoothies.) 

Recipe Tip: By adding the frozen fruit and water first into the blender, the frozen fruit will chop up easier in the blender. 

Add in the sliced strawberries and ground flax seed to the blender.

Serve chilled and enjoy!  This is the perfect smoothie to have for breakfast or as a healthy afternoon snack.

Blend until all the ingredients are combined.

Recipe Tips:

• Add the frozen fruit and water into the blender first. By doing this, the fruit will chop up easier in the blender.  
• The smoothie tastes best served right away.    
• If you have any extra berries and or pineapple, make the smoothie look festive by slicing them down the middle just about halfway and place them on the rim of the glass.
• Refrigerate any leftover smoothie for up to two days.  Just give it a little stir after it has been in the refrigerator.  It might settle a little so this helps to stir up the ingredients.

No flax seed?  For another great source of protein, you can add some oats or chia seeds in place of the flax seed. You can also make it without the added source of protein.

How much does this serve?  I typically make this as a healthy afternoon snack for my family of four and we each get 8 oz. servings. If you have extra, you can just place it in the refrigerator for another day (it should be used within two days).

Will kids like this smoothie?  Kids love smoothies!  It is such a great way to add nutritional foods to their diet.  Both of our kids love smoothies.

Want to make the smoothie into popsicles?  Just pour the mix into your popsicle mold and let them sit in the freezer 4-6 hours (or overnight).  This is another way to get nutrients into your kids.  And kids love popsicles!

Looking for more homemade popsicles ideas? Try my recipes for Fruit Popsicles and Healthy Popsicles. Both are favorites in our house. They are perfect for warm, sunny days but also are great when someone has a sore throat. The coolness feels so good on a sore throat!

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Update Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2017, but was published again in 2021 to include step by step directions and new photos.