Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie (Printable)

Bright strawberry and pineapple blend with almond milk and optional banana or chia—creamy, fruity, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled

02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)

04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to taste)

05 - ½ cup orange juice (optional, for extra tang)

06 - ½ banana, for extra creaminess

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds

01 - Add the strawberries, pineapple, almond milk, and any optional add-ins into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds.

03 - Taste the smoothie and add maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired, then blend briefly to incorporate.

04 - Pour into chilled glasses and serve immediately.

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It takes exactly five minutes from fridge to glass, which means no excuses for skipping breakfast.
The natural sweetness of pineapple and strawberry means you control exactly how much added sugar goes in.
Frozen fruit transforms this into a milkshake thick treat without any ice cream required.

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Frozen fruit is your best friend for texture because it eliminates the need for ice, which only waters down the flavor.
If you use chia seeds, drink the smoothie within twenty minutes or it will turn into a thick pudding.

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Freeze overripe strawberries and pineapple in a single layer on a baking sheet before transferring to a bag, so they never clump together in the blender.
A tiny pinch of salt blended in at the end makes the sweetness of the fruit pop in a way that surprises everyone who tries it.