This refreshing pineapple and ginger green smoothie is a family favorite—light, energizing, and packed with nutrients from pineapple, banana, spinach, and a zing of ginger. Even though it’s a green smoothie, you can’t taste the greens, and my kids love it—a great way to sneak in extra veggies.
I usually toss whatever needs using into a smoothie and hope for the best, but green smoothies need a little balance to taste just right. Below is one of my go-to recipes: an energizing pineapple and ginger smoothie that’s easy to make and delicious.
Green smoothies are a quick, convenient way to add more greens to your diet. I often make them for a healthy breakfast since they pack a lot of nutrients and superfoods into one drink. (If you want more ideas, I’ve shared 12 favorite summer smoothie recipes on the Zulily blog—Green Goddess is a personal favorite.)
Health benefits of green smoothies:
– Fruits and vegetables provide vitamins (like C and A) and antioxidants that support the immune system.
– Smoothies keep the fiber from whole fruits and veggies, which helps digestion and keeps you fuller longer compared with juices or sugary drinks.
– Greens are rich in chlorophyll, which may help detoxify, improve skin glow, and boost energy.
With the right mix of fruit and greens, green smoothies can taste amazing. My whole family enjoys them, including my kids, so they’re an easy way to add extra vegetables to our diets.
Tips for making the best green smoothies:
– Use a strong blender that blends everything smoothly.
– Balance is key: try 1 cup greens, 1 cup liquid, and 1 cup fruit for a good mix of sweetness and nutrition.
– Choose healthy liquids as your base, such as nut milk, oat milk, water, or coconut milk.
– Add healthy fats like nuts, seeds, avocado, or a little coconut oil to help your body absorb nutrients.
– Boost with protein powder, spices (cinnamon, ginger), or superfoods (collagen, ashwagandha, maca, hemp hearts).
– Blend greens with the liquid first to avoid leafy chunks, then add fruit and blend again.
– Skip ice—use frozen fruit so the smoothie won’t get watered down.
– Prep ahead by chopping fruits and vegetables and freezing them in reusable bags. When you’re ready, just add to the blender with your liquid.
Energizing Pineapple and Ginger Green Smoothie
This bright, citrusy smoothie gets a lively kick from ginger. Pineapple adds sweetness, vitamin C, and bromelain (an anti-inflammatory enzyme), while ginger supports digestion and the immune system. Start with a small amount of ginger and add more if you like a stronger taste.
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups pineapple (fresh or frozen)
– 1 small banana, frozen
– 1 cup packed fresh spinach
– 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
– 1/2 inch ginger
– 3/4 cup milk or water
– Maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
Instructions:
1. Add spinach, ginger, and liquid to the blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until fully smooth.
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