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    Published: Mar 12, 2022 · Modified: Jun 21, 2022 by Gus · This post contains affiliate links and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links.

    Vegan Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

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    This delicious strawberry pineapple smoothie recipe is one of my favorites - and it's vegan! Made with fresh or frozen strawberries, ripe or frozen pineapple, and almond milk, this smoothie is not only delicious but also healthy. So if you're looking for a tasty vegan treat or a healthy breakfast, give this recipe a try!

    strawberry pineapple smoothie glasses served
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    This strawberry pineapple smoothie recipe is perfect for spring and summertime! This Vegan Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie is refreshing, nutritious, and easy to make. Plus, it's a great way to use up overripen strawberries and pineapple. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!

    The inspiration for this recipe came from our 3-ingredient pineapple coconut smoothie and our apple strawberry smoothies, blackberry strawberry banana smoothie, and strawberry chocolate smoothies, also on this site.

    We love smoothies and using our own homemade almond milk. Both store-bought and homemade oat milk or soy milk work perfectly, as well.

    We removed the coconut and the bananas and added strawberries, almond milk, and lemon juice to make the perfect strawberry pineapple smoothie combination.

    If you like your bananas on your frozen strawberry smoothie recipe, you should also have to check out our delicious strawberry kiwi banana smoothie, which makes a great low-calorie breakfast or quick snack!

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    • 🧾 Ingredients
    • 💡 Smoothie making tip
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🪧 Garnishing Options
    • 🤔 How to make a smoothie without yogurt?
    • 📖 Optional add-ins and variations
    • 🍧 Tips for frozen fruits
    • 💡Top tip
    • 🫙 Storage 
    • 🍽 Equipment
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 🥤 Green smoothies healthy recipes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 🌡️ Food safety
    • 💬 Reviews and Comments

    🧾 Ingredients

    You make this delicious smoothie in 5 minutes with just a few ingredients.

    Choose ripe fresh fruit or frozen produce this way, and you won't need to add sweeteners or just a little.

    vegan pineapple strawberry smoothie  ingredients
    • Fresh or frozen strawberries
    • Sweet pineapple chunks
    • Unsweetened almond milk
    • Lemon juice or orange juice
    • Ice cubes (if using fresh fruit)

    See quantities in the recipe card.

    💡 Smoothie making tip

    In general, you can use both fresh fruits and frozen fruits for your smoothie recipes. What will change is the number of ice cubes that you add to them since you want them to have a smoothie texture, but it also comes with water.

    frozen fruit in blender. Next to the blender are the measured almond milk and maple syrup

    When you add water, the sweet taste is diluted, and you may need to add more sweeteners to achieve the right sweet spot.

    Just keep that in mind, as this recipe calls for frozen sweet pineapple and strawberries, fresh fruits will inevitably require more liquid and maybe additional maple syrup.

    🔪 Instructions

    Measure your ingredients.

    vegan pineapple strawberry smoothie measured ingredients

    Add the ingredients to the blender.

    add almond milk into the blender
    add maple syrup into the blender

    Note: if your blender tends to struggle with big chunks, I recommend that you add almond milk and water first in the blender. It prevents blenders from snagging frozen fruit from mixing.

    Then, add the blender jar to the frozen pineapple chunks, frozen strawberries, lemon juice, ice cubes, and maple syrup.

    If using fresh fruit, you can use the smoothie mode of your high-speed blender.

    On the other hand, use the ice mode to start with, so the blender breaks the first frozen fruit chunks and then uses the smoothie mode.

    If the blender struggles, add more almond milk or water.

    If your blender has a tamper, use it to help the blender runs smoothly. Blend for approximately 40 seconds or until the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.

    use the tamper to facilitate the blender's job

    Serve immediately.

    two glasses of vegan pineapple strawberry smoothie served

    You can optionally mix in a banana for extra fruity

    If you like to make this refreshing smoothie thinner, simply add more almond milk.

    Fact: strawberries leaves are edible and nutritious. The leaves can be consumed in salads, tea, boiled, and smoothies. They are rich in iron, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and antioxidants. They also contain ellagic acid, which has immune-boosting properties.

    🪧 Garnishing Options

    Feeling fancy?

    • Shredded coconut on top,
    • sliced strawberries,
    • and pineapple triangles to serve.
    vegan pineapple strawberry smoothie  with shredded coconut on top and garnised with fresh pineapple and strawberry slices

    🤔 How to make a smoothie without yogurt?

    This strawberry pineapple smoothie recipe is creamy as it is, but you could add creamy coconut yogurt, vegan strawberry yogurt, or vanilla-flavored soy yogurt if you like.

    Many people like adding greek yogurt to their smoothies to make them extra creamy. We purposely made this strawberry pineapple smoothie without yogurt.

    Another way is making the creamiest smoothie using frozen fruit, banana, or full-fat coconut milk.

    Other options include vegan ice cream, which will give a smoothie more similar to a milkshake.

    📖 Optional add-ins and variations

    Banana

    So there are two kinds of smoothie fans: those who love bananas and those who can't stand them. We love adding bananas to our smoothies, but they can be overpowering, depending on the rest of the ingredients.

    This Pineapple smoothie without banana has just the right amount of sweetness and creaminess.

    Bananas are great for adding creamy texture, sweetness, and flavor, but if we already have all those components in our smoothie, they will just add extra sweetness, which comes with calories.

    I like the simple combination of pineapple and fresh or frozen strawberries, so we left them out. Also, they are high in fiber and great for aiding constipation problems.

    If you are one of those not-so-common people, like Joaquin, who just don't gain weight, and always look forward to squeezing in extra calories into their meals, add a ripe banana!

    Read on: the perfect pineapple and cucumber smoothie for weight loss »

    If you want to make a strawberry banana smoothie, you can directly add a fresh or frozen banana into the blender jar.

    Lemon juice or Orange juice

    Did you know that adding citrus like lemon juice, orange juice, or tangerine enhances the flavor of strawberries?

    bowl with fresh lemons

    I learned that from my Local Ice Cream shop owner and Gelatiere in Italy.

    Add a splash of citrus to your smoothie and the flavor will be drastically elevated!

    Wheat germ

    The wheat germ is what causes the new plant sprout to develop and grow. While only a tiny piece of the apple, the germ is quite nutritious.

    It's high in thiamin, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.

    Oats

    Add gluten-free rolled oats or oatmeal to add extra fiber and protein to your smoothie. I recommend adding two tablespoons.

    They don't need to be gluten-free if you don't have any dietary restrictions.

    If you left your fruit in the freezer and plan to add oats to your smoothie, why not leave your oats soaking overnight? That way they will add an extra creamy texture to your smoothie, plus oats have non-soluble fiber that is super healthy and contribute to heart health.

    We love having either having pumpkin overnight oats or our lemon and blueberry version for an extra healthy breakfast.

    Seeds

    Adding chia seeds or flax meals are great ways to add antioxidants and protein to your smoothies. I always add one tablespoon per portion.

    Protein powder

    If you want to make this smoothie a protein powerhouse, add a scoop or two of this great vegan clean protein.

    You could also use vanilla or banana-flavored protein powders which go well with our choice of fruits.

    Dairy-free milk

    I started making this smoothie years ago using coconut milk, and I have always loved the combination and how it contributes to the smoothie tropical flavor.

    Recently I used homemade almond milk because I didn't have coconut milk or shredded coconut, and we were so surprised by how much the flavor changed.

    So delicious! It tasted like a different smoothie, equally delicious but with a distinct strong twist.

    You can also achieve this by adding a tablespoon of almond butter, which will also increase the protein content and healthy fats content.

    Yogurt

    If you want an extra layer of creaminess, you can use vegan plain or vanilla yogurt.

    🍧 Tips for frozen fruits

    Pineapple

    When you stumble upon a not-so-sweet pineapple, you can use them for your smoothies or to make pineapple water. Pineapples are also great for making anti-inflammatory and hangover fighting juices, given their high concentration of Vitamin C and bromelain, which are great healthy antioxidants and enzymes.

    Frozen pineapple chunks are perfect for smoothies and nicecreams (non-dairy ice creams).

    whole pineapple in a table

    They are not 100% ideal for smoothies, as you want your smoothie to be on the sweeter side, but you can quickly fix that with a tablespoon of agave syrup, maple syrup, or your sweetener of choice.

    frozen and fresh pineapple in plates

    To make this strawberry pineapple smoothie, you can also use canned pineapple. Just grab those pineapple chunks and add them to the blender.

    You can also use the remaining pineapple juice to add some sweetness instead of using the suggested maple syrup tablespoon in the recipe.

    Freezing pineapple chunks in a flat pan with parchment paper makes picking the correct quantity for your smoothie easy, but you can put them in a bag.

    They will freeze as big chunks, making them more difficult for the blender to handle.

    💡Top tip

    If you use fresh pineapple, don't throw away the rinds! Freeze them for later and make a delicious pineapple water or an arroz con piña (pineapple horchata)!

    Strawberries

    Frozen fruit is inexpensive, and if fresh strawberries are about to get moldy, you can save them by freezing them and using them in your smoothies.

    fresh strawberries to freeze

    Try to freeze the strawberries, somehow lose, leaving some space between them, for the same reasons as the strawberries. Otherwise, juicing strawberries is another great way to use big batches.

    You can also use frozen strawberries to make dairy-free berry ice cream in minutes.

    Banana

    Although we are not using bananas in this recipe, as it is an optional ingredient, I wanted to show my method for freezing them.

    I rip out the banana slices, then store them inside the bag in an empty bag. So anytime you require frozen fruit, plenty is available, and there is no need to get a bag of frozen fruit from the supermarket.

    🫙 Storage 

    Fruit smoothies are at their best when fresh. If you have leftovers, store them using an airtight container, and keep them in the refrigerator for a day or two.

    store the strawberry pineapple smoothie using an airtight container

    Store in the fridge closed for up to three days.

    🍽 Equipment

    When making smoothies, having a great blender is game-changing. It makes all the difference when you are working with ice, fresh fruit, and frozen goods.

    It reduces the time you spend chopping ingredients and making things go throw smoothly, and simply press a button and wait.

    This Blendtec blender (affiliate link) is our choice (affiliate link).

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    How to make a thick smoothie?

    People believe that to make a smoothie thicker; you need to add more ingredients to it. However, this is not the truth. There are a few ways that you can make your smoothie thicker without adding more ingredients.

    The first way is by using frozen fruit instead of fresh fruit. This will add thickness and creaminess to your smoothie without changing the flavor too much.

    Another way to make your smoothie thicker is by adding ice cubes. This will also add thickness and creaminess, but it may change the flavor of your smoothie slightly.

    Lastly, you can add yogurt or oatmeal to your smoothie. These ingredients will not only make your smoothie thicker, but they will also add protein and fiber; if you want to make a thick and creamy smoothie without adding more ingredients, these three ways to do it!

    Can I use pineapple juice?

    Yes, you can, but you may need to add more ice cubes and more frozen strawberries to achieve the perfect strawberry and pineapple smoothie consistency.

    Can I use coconut water?

    Yes, you can substitute the suggested water for coconut water for additional coconut taste and electrolytes.

    store the strawberry pineapple smoothie using an airtight container for up to three days

    🥤 Green smoothies healthy recipes

    Please take a look at our post-workout green smoothie or Spinach Blueberry Smoothie to see how to create the perfect exercise partner.

    You may also like to check our superfoods detox green smoothie, featuring delicious pomegranate juice and Swiss chard, so you start your day right with a bunch of healthy ingredients that will keep you full and nurtured until lunch!

    If you like juicing for health and love fresh pineapple and all of its benefits, you will love our pineapple and cucumber juice for weight loss and our hangover cure juice.

    Have a check at our favorite hydrating, low-calorie, detoxifying drinks.

    Include more weight loss-promoting juices and smoothies to your diet by adding a carrot, cucumber, and celery juice, red cabbage juice, pineapple strawberry smoothie, and strawberry banana spinach smoothie to your weekly smoothies and juices weekly breakfast rotation.

    If you try this pineapple and strawberry smoothie recipe, let us know! Leave a comment, rate it, and don't forget to tag a photo #ourplantbasedworld on Instagram. Cheers!

    📋 Recipe

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    Vegan Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie - No banana or Yogurt

    Gus
    This refreshing smoothie is the perfect healthy treat! Made without yogurt or banana, it's also gluten-free and perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack, this recipe will hit the spot!
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Beverage, Breakfast & Brunch, Smoothie, Snack
    Cuisine Healthy
    Servings 2 Smoothies
    Calories 240 kcal

    Equipment

    My favorite blender: BlendTec Brand..
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    white ceramic casserole dish.
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    copper measuring cups and spoons.
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    stainless measuring spoons.
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    Ingredients
     
     

    • 12 oz pineapple ripe, chopped and frozen. About 1 ½ cups
    • 16 oz strawberries ripe, chopped, and frozen. About 2 cups
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • 1 ½ cup plan milk almond milk, or coconut milk
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup ice cubes

    Optional:

    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave syrup
    • 1-2 oz white rum to make it boozy = daiquiri
    • 2 tablespoons Organic Protein Plant-Based Powder plain or vanilla-flavored to make it a protein smoothie
    • 2 teaspoons maca powder for enhanced energy and stamina
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    Directions
     

    • Prepare fruit and measure liquids.
    • Blend. Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender. Introduce liquids first, followed by chunks of frozen fruit.
      If using frozen fruit -use the blender's ice function, helping the blender with a tamper or stopping and pulsing; then blend at high speed, as usual.
      If using fresh fruit - use the smoothie option for 40 seconds and use extra ice and 1 extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
    • Taste and adjust flavors if needed. Add more almond milk for creaminess or pineapple to thicken or maple syrup (optional) for additional sweetness.
    • Serve immediately.
      Smoothie leftovers will keep in a covered mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, though best when fresh.

    Video

    Notes

    Boozy Daikiri: you just need to add the rum 1 oz for a soft one and 2 oz for a strong one.
    Protein Post Workout Smoothie: if you want to drink it after working out, add a scoop of a plant-based protein powder. It can be plain or vanilla, or even hemp seeds.
    Nutrition facts are calculated without the protein powder.
    Adding the suggested protein powder adds 28 calories, 0 carbohydrates, and 5 grams of protein per serving.
    Add agave or maple syrup for extra sweetness or extra dates. We like using dates because they have a ton of beneficial post-workout benefits.
    Vegan Clean Protein: if using the clean protein powder (affiliate link), add our 10% discount code OURPBWORLD10 at check-out to enjoy the benefit. (affiliate)

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 3gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 253mgPotassium: 585mgFiber: 8gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 126IUVitamin C: 218mgCalcium: 308mgIron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Tag @ourplantbasedworld on Instagram and Hashtag it #ourplantbasedworld so we can see what's cooking!!
    Nutrition Facts
    Vegan Pineapple Strawberry Smoothie - No banana or Yogurt
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    240
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    3
    g
    5
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    253
    mg
    11
    %
    Potassium
     
    585
    mg
    17
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    54
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    8
    g
    33
    %
    Sugar
     
    40
    g
    44
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    126
    IU
    3
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    218
    mg
    264
    %
    Calcium
     
    308
    mg
    31
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     
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    1. Kechi says

      March 13, 2022 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      I like the all the fruits used in this smoothie recipe; pineapple and Strawberry remains my favorites! I look forward to making some; thanks for the idea.

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    2. Dannii says

      March 13, 2022 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      This looks super refreshing. A great way to use pineapple.

      Reply
    3. Ieva says

      March 13, 2022 at 9:33 am

      5 stars
      I love your smoothie recipes! This was another winner! Took me back to holidays in the Caribbean, where they whip up the best smoothies for us at the bar! Delicious!

      Reply
      • Gus says

        March 13, 2022 at 3:34 pm

        Thank you, Ieva! I am glad to know you enjoy our smoothie recipes! We will keep them coming! And yes, the Caribbean is great for smoothies; I am actually from Panama, where the hot weather makes you make smoothies! haha

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    4. Jess says

      March 13, 2022 at 4:44 am

      5 stars
      I love making this for breakfast before school. My kids inhale it!

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      • Gus says

        March 13, 2022 at 2:45 pm

        Hey Jess, thank you! That's really cool that your kids love this strawberry smoothie, it is a very kid-friendly one indeed!

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    5. Kris says

      March 13, 2022 at 3:44 am

      5 stars
      So refreshing and delicious!!

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