This blackberry pineapple smoothie has both incredible color and taste.
Made with 4 simple healthy ingredients, perfect for an instant nutrient boost.
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Blackberry Pineapple Smoothie (4-Ingredients)
Indulge in a refreshing blackberry pineapple smoothie! Packed with antioxidants, fiber, and natural electrolytes, it’s a delicious boost for your health.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup of frozen blackberries
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- 1 cup of coconut water
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients as described.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blitz until completely smooth. Blending for 3-4 minutes is typically enough to achieve the perfect smooth consistency.
- Pour into a cup and drink it immediately.
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothies
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 28.6g
- Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10.1g
- Protein: 5.5g
Why You Will Love This Pineapple Blackberry Smoothie
What I personally love about this pineapple and blackberry smoothie, and why I think you will love it too, is that it only needs 4 ingredients.
On top of that, it contains a berry (blackberries) that is not appreciated or used enough in smoothies.
When I get tired of drinking blueberry smoothies, I love to substitute the blueberry for blackberries.
Other reasons why I think you will love this smoothie include:
- Unique Flavor Combination: The sweet tropical flavor of pineapple perfectly complements the tartness of blackberries, creating a deliciously unique taste experience.
- Nutrient-Dense: Both pineapple and blackberries are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, offering a healthful boost with every sip.
- Natural Energy Boost: The natural sugars in pineapple and blackberries provide a quick energy boost, making this smoothie an excellent choice for battling sluggishness.
- Fiber-Rich: Blackberries are a great source of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion and can help promote a feeling of fullness, supporting weight management efforts.
- Versatile: This smoothie can easily be adapted to dietary needs or preferences, such as substituting almond milk for coconut water or adding protein powder for an extra nutrient kick.
- Easy and Quick to Prepare: With simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, this smoothie is perfect for busy mornings or as a quick, nutritious snack anytime.
If you enjoy this smoothie, I recommend that you also try my strawberry and blackberry smoothie as well as my banana blackberry smoothie and raspberry blackberry smoothie!
Smoothie Variations & Recipe Notes
Since blackberries mix very well with most ingredients, you have plenty of options to customize this smoothie.
Here are some of the options:
- Berry It Up! For a double berry smoothie, add another 1/3 cup of berries of choice.
- Protein Boost: If you are not vegan, you can add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt for a creamier smoothie with more protein content.
- Nut-Butter: I added a tablespoon of almond butter once, which made the smoothie taste richer and creamier.
- Vanilia: For a unique twist, add a teaspoon of vanilla, it can enhance the taste of the smoothie.
- The Base: Instead of coconut water, you can use dairy-free milk of choice, coconut milk or almond milk can work just fine.
Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | x |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
While my lower-speed blenders were able to make this smoothie drinkable, they didn’t necessarily blend the ingredients as smoothly as the other blenders.
This is why I recommend that you use a higher-speed blender to make this recipe.