Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

Although smoothies are definitely something you can enjoy year-round, summer is my favourite time of year for a sippable breakfast. Smooth, creamy, refreshing… It’s like enjoying strawberry ice cream first thing in the morning! And friends, this pineapple and strawberry smoothie was made for hot summer days.

The tropical flavour will make you feel like you’re on vacation. Because it’s a smoothie made without banana or yogurt, it’s fresh and light, rather than heavy. This strawberry pineapple smoothie is also easy to customise. I share my ideas later in this post.

Why a Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie Is My Favourite Summer Smoothie

• A perfect pair. The pineapple’s acidity brings out the strawberries’ sweetness so well.
• 3 ingredients. There’s hardly any prep needed, either.
• Fresh or frozen. Make this smoothie with fresh fruit, or, for a shortcut, use pre-cut frozen pineapple and berries. (Let’s face it, no one wants to spend 20 minutes cutting and washing fruit first thing in the morning!)

Notes on Ingredients

The base of this recipe is strawberries and pineapple. For the liquid, you can add orange juice, like my 3-ingredient strawberry banana smoothie, for some citrusy flavour. I like to add coconut milk, though. It makes this smoothie taste like a piña colada! Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

• Frozen strawberries – You can freeze fresh strawberries or buy a bag of frozen strawberries.
• Pineapple – Freeze the pineapple for a thicker smoothie, or leave it unfrozen for a thinner, frothier smoothie.
• Coconut milk – You can also use another non-dairy milk, or a fruit juice, like orange juice. I make mine with coconut milk and add a garnish of coconut flakes.

Carton vs. Canned Coconut Milk

Coconut milk in a can is full-fat, thicker, and richer, with a more pronounced coconut flavour. Coconut milk in a carton is watered down to be more of a dairy alternative, like my homemade coconut milk. You can use either for this pineapple and strawberry smoothie recipe, depending on how rich you’d like the texture to be.

How to Make This Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie

As with most smoothie recipes, this one is easy as can be! Here’s what you’ll need to do.

1. Combine the ingredients. Place the strawberries, pineapple, and liquid in a blender.
2. Blend. Turn on the blender and process the ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth.
3. Serve. Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with coconut flakes and pineapple chunks, if desired.

Tips for the Best Pineapple and Strawberry Smoothie

• Add the liquid first. This creates a vortex in your blender, which pulls the solid ingredients towards the blade and helps eliminate annoying air pockets that stop your blender from working.
• Meal prep it. If you’re not a morning person, you can make your smoothie even easier by portioning the pineapple and strawberries in mason jars or zip-top bags and keeping them in the freezer. Just add liquid and blend in the morning!
• Sweeten if needed. Depending on whether you use orange juice or coconut milk, you may want to add a bit of sweetener, especially if the berries or pineapple are on the tart side.

Quick Variations

There are so many ways you can make this strawberry pineapple smoothie recipe your own:

• Add a hint of vanilla. Use a vanilla-flavoured plant milk or add a few drops of pure vanilla extract.
• Fill it with superfoods. Chia seeds, ground flax, and hemp hearts are all great additions to this smoothie recipe.
• Boost it with protein. Add a scoop of vegan yogurt or your favourite plant-based protein powder. Silken tofu will add some protein, too!
• Add veggies. Throw in a handful of spinach, or try using fresh or frozen kale for a version of my kale smoothie with strawberries.
• Add syrup. Take a cue from my Korean strawberry milk and swirl homemade strawberry syrup into the bottom of the smoothie.

How to Store It

• Keep refrigerated. Smoothies are best enjoyed right away. However, this strawberry pineapple smoothie can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a day. As the smoothie sits in the fridge, it will get thinner.
• Freeze it. Transfer the smoothie to a freezer-safe jar, zip-top bag, or other airtight container (make sure you leave room for expansion) and freeze for up to 3 months. Let the smoothie thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
• Use leftovers. I’ll sometimes freeze any leftover strawberry pineapple smoothie in popsicle moulds. It makes a refreshing summer dessert!

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Enjoy friends! If you make this strawberry pineapple smoothie, please snap a photo and tag #jessicainthekitchen on Instagram! We’d also love it if you would leave a comment below, and give the recipe a rating! Thanks so much!