Pineapple Orange Smoothie (Print Version)

Vibrant pineapple and orange blend with coconut water and banana for a creamy, vegan, gluten-free boost.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks

02 - 1 large orange, peeled and segmented

03 - 1/2 cup coconut water (or plain water or orange juice)

04 - 1 ripe banana (optional, for extra creaminess)

05 - 1–2 teaspoons honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup to taste

06 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseed (optional)

01 - Add the pineapple chunks, orange segments, coconut water, and banana (if using) to a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.

03 - Taste the smoothie and add sweetener if desired. Add ice cubes and blend again until frothy and well chilled.

04 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for the best flavor and texture.

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This smoothie tastes like a beach holiday but takes less than five minutes from fridge to glass.
It is completely dairy free and vegan so everyone at the table can enjoy it without a second thought.

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If you use frozen pineapple you can skip the ice entirely and still get a thick frosty result.
Adding protein powder can thicken the texture significantly so you may need a splash more coconut water to loosen it.

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Freeze leftover orange juice in ice cube trays and use those instead of plain ice for double the citrus intensity.
Toasting coconut flakes in a dry pan for garnish adds a warm nutty crunch that elevates this from breakfast to something guests will rave about.