Pineapple Spinach Protein Smoothie
Tangy pineapple, spinach and ginger over a Greek yogurt base. Tropical flavour with a creamy finish and clearly measured portions.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this smoothie works
- Greek yogurt provides the protein base
- Pineapple and ginger balance the spinach flavour
- Approximately 22g protein using the listed ingredients
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cupfrozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cupbaby spinach
- 3/4 cupplain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
- 1/2lime, juiced
- 3/4 cupcold water or coconut water
- pinchcayenne, optional
The method
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Break down the spinach before the frozen pineapple goes in. Yogurt rounds out the lime and ginger.
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Measure & prepare
Rinse the spinach, grate the ginger and juice the lime. Separate the frozen pineapple chunks and measure the yogurt and liquid.
Your cue: Remove lime seeds and break apart any frozen fruit clumps.
Blend · about 30 sec
Make the green base
Add the water or coconut water and spinach to the jug. Secure the lid and blend for about 30 seconds, until the leaves are finely dispersed.
Your cue: There should be no whole leaves stuck above the liquid.
Blend · about 45 sec
Blend in the pineapple
Stop and add pineapple, yogurt, ginger, lime and the optional cayenne. Blend for about 45 seconds, increasing the speed gradually. Stop and add a splash of liquid if needed.
Your cue: Look for a creamy green swirl without hard pineapple pieces.
Taste the balance
With the blades stopped, taste a spoonful before serving. Pour while cold; a little natural pineapple fibre is normal.
Your cue: The smoothie should pour freely while still coating the spoon.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
Cool, bright green and creamy, with a sweet-tart pineapple finish.
Too thick, thin or grainy?Blending times are starting points; use the texture cues and your blender’s instructions. Loading order is for a typical upright jug. Switch off before scraping or tasting, and never put utensils into moving blades.
Pro tips
- Add 1 tbsp chia for 4g more fiber and a thicker texture.
- Frozen pineapple is essential for a frosty consistency without ice.
Frequently asked questions
No fruit makes a homemade smoothie burn body fat. This is a pineapple and spinach recipe with yogurt, not a weight-loss treatment.
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