Jamaican Pineapple Smoothie
Get those tropical vibes going with our easy-to-make Jamaican Pineapple Smoothie! This sweet + refreshing blend is amped up with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg + allspice. Paired with some Greek yogurt, frozen or fresh sweet mango, pineapple, and, of course, banana for that comforting creaminess, plus a hint of kale for a healthy twist.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 89kcal
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup chopped kale (You can also use spinach if preferred)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (You can also use dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 cup Almond milk (You can use your favorite plant-based milk; you can also use water instead)
- 1-2 Tbsps pure maple syrup, for sweetening
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (You can sub with flaxseed meal if desired)
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground allspice, optional
Instructions
TO MAKE THE SMOOTHIE:
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender (adding the fruit like pineapples + mango first, then the rest following) and blend until smooth.
- Adjust the amount of milk (or add water), depending on desired consistency, adding 1 tablespoon more at a time, if needed.
- To serve—pour smoothie in your favorite glass and top with pineapple chunks, banana slices, or granola and sprinkles of chia seeds, if desired.
- Sip and enjoy!
Notes
- STORAGE: Store any leftovers in the refrigerator, tightly sealed or in a covered mason jar, ensuring that you drink it within the same day for best taste and consistency.
- SWEETENER: You can always use honey, Agave, or Medjool dates as a substitute.
- TURMERIC: For health benefits of using turmeric, ensuring that it is paired with black pepper, helps to aid in curcumin absorption. You can add ½ teaspoon of turmeric + pinch of black pepper, if desired.
- PINEAPPLES: If you're using freshly chopped pineapple, you can freeze them prior to adding them to this smoothie or just add ice for a "smoothie-like" consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 199mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3352IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 328mg | Iron: 1mg