A super refreshing pineapple blueberry smoothie. The smoothie also fits wonderfully in weight loss diets.
The smoothie contains wholesome fresh and nutritious ingredients.
PrintPineapple Blueberry Smoothie (Weight Loss)
Sip on a pineapple blueberry smoothie for weight loss, a refreshing blend of tangy pineapple and antioxidant-rich blueberries, for a delicious drink!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup of coconut water
- 1 handful of spinach or kale (washed)
Instructions
- To a blender, add the spinach and coconut water first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into a cup filled with ice if you like, and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 16.5g
- Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 24.3g
- Fiber: 6.8g
- Protein: 1.1g
Pineapple And Blueberry Smoothie Benefits
Apart from helping indigestion and reducing inflammation, this pineapple and blueberry smoothie has so many other benefits.
Here’s a breakdown of the benefits you can expect to get from drinking this weight-loss smoothie:
- Rich in Vitamins and Minerals: Pineapple, blueberries, and spinach in this smoothie are good sources of essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K, and manganese.
- Antioxidant Boost: Blueberries are particularly high in antioxidants, which can help combat oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Low in Calories: Spinach and coconut water are low-calorie options that help keep the overall caloric content down which is good for weight loss.
- Fiber Content: Spinach and the fruit in this pineapple berry shake provide dietary fiber, which can aid digestion and offer a feeling of fullness.
- Aids Heart Health: Blueberries and spinach have been associated with improved heart health.
- Skin Health: Antioxidants in blueberries can contribute to improved skin quality by fighting free radicals.
- Bone Health: Spinach contains vitamin K which is important for maintaining bone health.
If you enjoy this smoothie, I recommend that you also try my strawberry mango pineapple smoothie and my strawberry pineapple banana smoothie recipe!
Optional Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes:
There are some changes you can make by swapping some ingredients or adding additional ingredients.
I have left some options for you below. Make this smoothie recipe your own by customizing it to your liking!
- Protein Boost: For a high-protein version of this recipe, add a scoop of protein powder or 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
- The Smoothie Base: If you don’t have coconut water at home, you can use any dairy-free (or dairy) of your choice!
- The Greens: You can replace the spinach with kale or other leafy green of your liking.
- The Berries: If you don’t have blueberries, you can easily use strawberries or other berries.
- Richness: Make this smoothie more filling and richer by adding a tablespoon of nut butter.
- Aromatics: Add a couple of leaves of fresh mint for an aromatic twist.
Equipment:
Blender Type | Suitability |
---|---|
Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
BlendJet 4000mAh | ✓ |
Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
Wamife Blender | ✓ |
The smoothie recipe worked well with all my blenders and models, including the lower-speed blenders.
If you own a blender that has not been tested by me, I am confident that the smoothie will work just fine with it.
Dietary:
Type Of Diet | Suitable |
---|---|
Vegan-Friendly | ✓ |
Dairy-Free | ✓ |
Gluten-Free | ✓ |
Diabetic-Friendly | ✓ |
Paleo-Friendly | ✓ |
Keto-Friendly | ✗ |
Raw Food-Friendly | ✓ |
This smoothie is suitable for many different diets. This means you can please a crowd with all kinds of dietary needs with this smoothie.
Storing The Smoothie
- Fridge: Pour your pineapple blueberry smoothie into an airtight container or a mason jar with a lid. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake or stir before drinking, as separation may occur.
- Freezer: To freeze, pour the smoothie into a freezer-safe container, leaving some space at the top for expansion, or use an ice cube tray for portioned servings. Freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight or blend frozen cubes directly for a quick, icy smoothie.