Tropical Pineapple Orange Smoothie
~ A refreshing pineapple orange smoothie that adds a tropical twist to the classic flavors of an orange creamsicle! Put your feet up and relax – it’ll turn any occasion into a tropical vacation. Plus, you can feel great about what you’re drinking … it’s loaded with protein and Vitamin C … so delicious, so nutritious! (Originally called Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies.) ~
This Recipe Is: • Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Vegetarian • Gluten Free •
Time to Chill Out … It’s Summer Break!
Remember when you were a kid … Was there a happier moment in your entire little life than when you stepped off that school bus on the last day of school and walked into the promises of summer break? Yeah, for a kid, that’s pretty much as good as it gets!
Unless it could be just a little bit better …
Imagine how happy your kiddos would be if they stepped off the school bus this year and found you waiting with an amazing welcome-to-summer treat. And what if it was healthy, too? (But you don’t have to fess up to that part!)
Really – what better way to welcome your kids home than with a cool, refreshing smoothie?
Here at THK, we love smoothies for lots of reasons. (Happily so do our kids – although maybe not for the same reasons we do!) During those hot summer days, smoothies are hydrating, cooling, and full of nutrition. And we love how totally portable they are! It’s easy to whip one up and pour it into cups as you dash out the door (which is pretty much the definition of summer … at least at my house!).
When Shelley and I first talked about posting a smoothie recipe, we asked the kids to dream up their ideal flavors. (It’s their summer break after all!)
After many excited suggestions, my youngest requested a creamsicle smoothie. Yummm – that sounded so refreshing! Well played, littlest one, well played. Now we were just as excited as the kids!
Our first batch was a bit of a happy accident. (So awesome when that happens!) It was actually based on a fruit dip recipe that didn’t quite turn out as planned. But, rather than throwing in the towel, a little light bulb went off and … there was smoothie potential!
So we started playing around with ingredients … and when we added the pineapple, we realized we’d struck gold! It still had that fabulous creamsicle taste we know and love, but it was suddenly so much more!
My kids had to be the taste-testers for at least four different batches of smoothies – so sad, right?!?! But, besides the occasional brain freeze, our efforts paid off!
Smoothie Nutrition (Fat-Free + Protein and Vitamin C!)
This smoothie has nonfat Greek yogurt to provide loads of protein and a wonderfully creamy texture, without adding any fat.
It’s also got a full cup of pineapple which, along with the orange juice, has tons of Vitamin C. Plus, it’s just so cool, so refreshing, so … summery!
How to Make This Smoothie (Easiest Directions EVER!)
Oh, wait! You probably wanted a quick explanation on how to make this recipe, right? It’s our easiest one yet!
Ready???
Measure ingredients directly into blender jar. (We usually use the biggest of our three Ninja pitchers from our favorite Ninja blender/food processor set.) Then … just blend until smooth.
That’s it! So easy!
Ahhhhhhh … refreshing!
Welcome to summer, kiddos!
Smoothie Throwback
We re-photographed this recipe post for you in April 2015, because we weren’t thrilled with our original photos for this smoothie recipe (from when we originally posted this recipe back in 2013, in our early blogging days).
But, the pic below is from our original set of photos. Even though we didn’t love those original photos, we sure did love our little banner in this shot … and just couldn’t part with this one photo! 😉
Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies
Add a tropical pineapple twist to the classic, beloved flavor of an orange creamsicle! These refreshing Pineapple Orange Creamsicle Smoothies are so delicious, so healthy (with lots of protein and nutritious fruit)!
• Ready in 30 Minutes or Less • Vegetarian • Gluten Free •
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice
- 1 cup nonfat vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup (or an 8-ounce can) canned pineapple in juice, undrained (crushed, tidbits, chunks or rings)
- 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except orange slices into blender.
- Blend until smooth. All ingredients should be well incorporated.
- Pour into glasses and garnish each with an orange slice, if desired.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 servings Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 180Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 40gFiber: 1gSugar: 36gProtein: 6g
Nutrition information should be considered an estimate only, and may vary depending on your choice of ingredients or preparation. No guarantees are made regarding allergies or dietary needs. Always consult a physician or dietician for specific advice and questions.
I love the combination. Looks wonderful together.
Oh my goodness – it TRULY is, Keira! The pineapple and orange smoothie combo is just so refreshing and delicious. Kiddos go crazy for it (and honestly, adults do, too lol)! 😉 ~Shelley
Hi! This is Neeraj. First of all, I would like to thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe — the smoothie is amazing, delicious, and yumm….!!
I will definitely try it at home….
keep sharing
cheers ?
Hi Neeraj! SO glad to hear you like the recipe — and hope you get the chance to try it soon! This is one of my favorite refreshing summer treats! ~Amy