Can I use a liquid besides coconut water?

If you don't have or like coconut water, you can also use unsweetened plant milk or regular milk in its place. Or, for even more tropical flavor, substitute pineapple juice or fresh orange juice for the coconut water.

Can I make this smoothie into a smoothie bowl?

Yes! Simply use less coconut water. Start with 1/2 cup of liquid and go from there. If the smoothie is too thick add a little bit more until you reach the right thick consistency. Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings (see my guide on the best healthy smoothie bowl toppings ).

Can I add protein powder?

Yes! Feel free to add 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder to make this a healthy breakfast. See my list of the best clean unsweetened protein powders .

Can I use ice cubes in this smoothie?

Yes if you want a really thick smoothie, you can use ice cubes. Or, better yet, freeze your coconut water in an ice cube tray and use those instead! You'll need a little liquid to help blend the smoothie.

Feel free to add 1-2 handfuls of baby spinach or baby kale to make this a green smoothie. Even a Kale Smoothie tastes great with the other ingredients. Or, try adding frozen cauliflower like I do in my Pineapple Smoothie for Weight Loss .

Pineapple Banana Smoothie (5 Ingredients)

Name: Pineapple Banana Smoothie (5 Ingredients)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Healthy
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut water; ¾ cup plain yogurt (use dairy-free yogurt for dairy-free diets); 1 cup cubed pineapple; 1 frozen banana, broken into chunks; 1 tablespoon chia seeds

Ingredients

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1 cup coconut water
3/4 cup plain yogurt (use dairy-free yogurt for dairy-free diets)
1 cup cubed pineapple
1 frozen banana, broken into chunks
1 tablespoon chia seeds

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Instructions

In the base of a blender, combine the coconut water, yogurt, pineapple, banana, and chia seeds.
Blend on high for about 30 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
Serve immediately.

Notes

You can either cut up your own pineapple or you can look for pre-cut pineapple in the refrigerator section of most grocery stores. In a pinch, you can use frozen pineapple chunks or canned pineapple chunks.
Try to use pineapple that is ripe and sweet for this smoothie. If your pineapple is not super sweet, you may need to add a teaspoon or two of honey or maple syrup to ensure that the smoothie is sweet.
You can easily double this recipe for extra servings.
You can use sweetened vanilla-flavored yogurt for extra sweetness and tropical flavor, if desired.
The nutrition label for this recipe is based on using plain Greek yogurt.
To make this recipe vegan, be sure to use a dairy-free yogurt like coconut yogurt or cashew yogurt.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Healthy
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 recipes
Calories: 252
Sugar: 22.7 g
Sodium: 165.9 mg
Fat: 7.9 g
Saturated Fat: 3.1 g
Carbohydrates: 35.7 g
Fiber: 6.2 g
Protein: 12.6 g
Cholesterol: 13.9 mg