Strawberry Banana Pineapple Smoothie

ingredients

This easy recipe requires just four healthy ingredients:

• Pineapples - pineapples are rich in antioxidants, and manganese, and are loaded with vitamin C. They also have a diuretic impact on the body as they assist the body in getting rid of excess water.
• Strawberries - use frozen strawberries to get a smooth, thick, and creamy texture. You can also use fresh strawberries; in which case, make sure to use frozen pineapples to help maintain the creaminess.
• Banana
• Almond milk - as I wanted to keep this strawberry pineapple smoothie recipe vegan and dairy-free, I opted to use almond milk. Use normal milk if you don't have any special dietary needs.

Since we are using frozen fruit, you do not need to use ice cubes. Just make sure one of the fruits you are using is frozen.

how to make a strawberry pineapple smoothie with banana

Making this healthy smoothie is very easy. Simply combine frozen strawberry, chopped pineapple, banana, and almond milk in a blender and process until smooth. It really doesn't get any simpler!

As a tip, look up the ingredients in your pantry or in your fridge in advance. This way you won't be missing certain ingredients when you want to make your smoothie.

tips for the best fruit smoothies

• Clean your blender after every use. Maintain the texture of the rubber gasket by rubbing vegetable oil on it.
• Use a kitchen cloth or kitchen towel to completely wipe off any moisture before storing the blender.
• Always prep your ingredients beforehand. With this in mind, it is sometimes better to look up a recipe the day before,  or some hours before since some recipes call for frozen ingredients. These can then be easily frozen in advance. 
• If you are using a regular blender like mine,  I would advise starting with the liquid first followed by the solid ingredients. Regular blenders just don't have the capacity for blending solid pieces on their own properly. They tend to get stuck between the blades if the liquid is not added at the beginning. 
• If using a high-speed blender, start by first blending the solids followed by the liquids. Pulse the solids in short intervals to create a smooth puree.

popular combinations

Try this other combinations or add-ins. 

• Spinach - don't worry about your banana strawberry smoothie tasting so much like spinach as the pineapples will easily mask this taste. Also, add fresh raw spinach when making smoothies as opposed to cooked spinach. 
• Coconut milk - replace the almond milk in the recipe with coconut milk.
• Berries - use a variety of frozen berries. This is normally available in the frozen fruit section in supermarkets.
• Orange juice - use orange juice as the liquid of your choice.

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