Pineapple Paradise Recipe
Pineapple, blueberries, banana, pineapple juice, fresh yogurt.
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Ingredients
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Smoothie Base
Garnish (optional)
Method
Smoothie Base
Prepare fruit
If not already prepared, core and roughly chop fresh pineapple into 1-inch pieces. Peel the banana and break into chunks. Rinse blueberries and drain. Measure ingredients so they are ready to add to the blender.
Layer ingredients in blender
Add the pineapple chunks and banana to the blender first, followed by the blueberries. Spoon in the yogurt. Pour in the pineapple juice. If you want a thicker, colder texture, add the ice cubes. If you prefer a slightly sweeter smoothie, add honey or maple syrup (start with 1 tsp).
Blend
Secure the blender lid and blend on medium-high speed for 45–60 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and no large fruit pieces remain. Stop and scrape down the sides with a spatula once if needed, then blend again for 10–15 seconds to fully combine.
Adjust texture and sweetness
Check the smoothie consistency. If it’s too thick, add pineapple juice 1–2 tbsp at a time and pulse to combine until desired texture is reached. If it’s too thin, add a few more ice cubes or a small handful of frozen blueberries and blend 10–20 seconds. Taste and add more honey/maple syrup if needed, blending briefly to mix.
Serve
Pour the smoothie into two tall glasses (or one large glass).
Garnish (optional)
Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge on the rim, scatter 3 fresh blueberries on top of each smoothie, and add a small mint sprig for aroma and presentation.