Description
A refreshing and nutritious smoothie that helps reduce inflammation, packed with pineapple, banana, and spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup spinach leaves, packed
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a colder smoothie)
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, banana, spinach, almond milk, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup (if using), ginger, turmeric, and Greek yogurt (if using).
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds. If you prefer a colder smoothie, add ice cubes and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Substitute the spinach with kale or add a tablespoon of nut butter for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Anti-Inflammation Pineapple Pink Smoothies