This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is a great go to smoothie recipe when you want something refreshing. The strawberries and pineapple make a delicious and nutritious beverage that kids will love too!
This smoothie has only has four ingredients in it. Two of the ingredients are a couple of my favorite fruits…strawberries and pineapple. The other two ingredients are ice and ground flax seed.
Right now is strawberry season in New York so we are getting them while we can from our local farmers market. Strawberries make a great addition to smoothies. They taste amazing and are high in nutrients like Vitamin C and antioxidants.
When making this smoothie, I like to use frozen pineapples. This way the pineapple works as the fruit and ice to chill the smoothie. You can find bags of frozen pineapple in the frozen section of your grocery store.
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. Here is a great article on flax seeds and their benefits.
This smoothie is really easy to make. It is one of my favorites. The strawberry and pineapple flavors seem to go so well together!
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.
How to make a Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie:
Wash your strawberries and discard the stems. Slice up and measure out the berries. Set them aside
Add the pineapple and water first to your blender. (This Ninja Master Prep Blender is the one I use when making smoothies.) By adding the frozen fruit and water first into the blender, the fruit will chop up easier in the blender.
Once the pineapple and water are slightly blended together, add in the sliced strawberries and ground flax seed.
Just blend until all the ingredients are combined.
Serve chilled and enjoy! This is the perfect smoothie to enjoy poolside or out in your backyard on warm day.
No flax seed? For another great source of protein, you can add some oats or chia sees in place of the flax seed.
How much does this serve? I make it 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.
When to serve a smoothie? Smoothies are great for a quick, healthy breakfast. They also make a great afternoon snack or beverage.
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. This is another way to get nutrients into your kids. And kids love popsicles so this will be a win!
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. 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.
Looking for another delicious and nutritious smoothie? Try out my Triple Berry Smoothie!
Did you make this recipe? If so, please let me know how you liked it in the comments/ratings below. I love to hear from you. Thanks!!
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
This delicious and refreshing smoothie is made with strawberries and kiwi. It's not only tasty, but also good for you too.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen, chopped pineapple
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
Instructions
Place pineapple and water into your blender.
Blend until they are slightly combined.
Add strawberries and flax seed.
Blend until ingredients are combined.
Serve immediately. Place any extra smoothie in the refrigerator.
Recipe Notes
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.
Makes four 8 ounce servings.
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Update Note: This recipe was originally posted in 2017, but was published again in 2019 to include step by step directions and new photos.
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