Peach Pineapple Smoothie
Peach pineapple smoothies are a delicious, creamy on the go breakfast or snack. A perfect simple and quick summer treat or meal to go.
The sweet combination of peach and pineapple blend together to create a unique flavor like you’re on a tropical vacation. Packed with protein and made without yogurt, this pineapple peach smoothie is made with just 6 ingredients and blended in under 5 minutes.
Why you will love this recipe
- Quick to make – smoothies are so fast to make! Simply measure the ingredients out and blend. Perfect for those busy mornings for breakfast on the go.
- Easy ingredients – with just 6 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry or freezer. This high protein peach and pineapple smoothie is made with protein powder and chia seeds to help make it super filling.
- Summertime in a glass – great on a hot summer day or in the dead of winter. This smoothie’s flavor will make your taste buds dance and take you on a mini tropical vacation without leaving your house.
Ingredients
- Frozen peaches – peaches add so much flavor to the smoothie. I prefer to use frozen peaches since they are easy to keep on hand and help to make the smoothie thick and creamy when blended. If you don’t that have frozen peaches, you can use fresh or canned (in juice, drained), just be sure to add about ¼ cup of ice to the smoothie to help create the same consistency.
- Fresh or frozen pineapple – pineapple gives this smoothie a tropical flavor. I always keep frozen pineapple in the freezer because I love how pineapple thickens smoothies when blended. If you only have fresh pineapple or canned pineapple (in juice, drained), be sure to add some ice (about ¼ cup) to the smoothie to help with the texture.
- Protein powder (vanilla) – protein powder adds a bit more sweetness and helps to make this smoothie super filling. It’s a great addition for breakfast or as a post-workout snack. I recommend using a vegan protein powder since it tends to help thicken the smoothies, but you can use whatever you have on hand. If you are using a whey protein or collagen peptides, you can add about ¼ cup of rolled oats to thicken the smoothie like vegan protein does. Additionally, if you are not using protein powder, be sure to add some honey or maple syrup to help sweeten the smoothie slightly.
- Dairy free milk or water – use any kind of dairy free milk you have on hand, or you could also use water for this peach pineapple smoothie. To keep this recipe vegan and dairy free, use nondairy milk such as almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, flax milk, etc. If you are not dairy free, feel free to use regular milk here. If you want to up the tropical taste of this smoothie you could use coconut milk (in the carton or in the can).
- Chia seeds – chia seeds are a great source of fiber and help to make the smoothie super filling. Chia seeds absorb liquid and help to thicken the smoothie. If you don’t have chia seeds, you could use ground flax seeds. One thing to note, if you don’t have a strong blender, I would recommend buying chia protein, which is chia seeds already ground down and will easily mix into your smoothie.
- Frozen cauliflower rice (optional) – frozen cauliflower rice has a neutral taste that will disappear into the background of the smoothie. You won’t even taste it. The cauliflower helps to make this smoothie extra thick and creamy. Using frozen cauliflower rice is an easy way to get more veggies in your routine.
How to make pineapple peach smoothie
- Start by measuring out the ingredients into a blender in the order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
Top tips
- Be sure to use frozen fruit in the smoothie for the best texture and creamy consistency. If you want to use fresh fruit or canned fruit, be sure to add about 1 cup of ice and reduce the dairy free milk or water to 3/4 cup.
- If you don’t have peaches, you can use strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even dark sweet cherries. Any of these combinations would be great alongside the pineapple.
- The protein powder in this smoothie helps to thicken and sweeten it. If you are not using a sweetened protein powder, I recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (or 1 or 2 pitted dates).
- If you are using a whey based protein or collagen peptides, you can add about ¼ cup of oats to help thicken the smoothie or use less water/milk.
Other additions
- Sweetness – Add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup, 1-2 dates (pitted), banana, strawberries or dark sweet cherries for sweetness
- Veggies – Add 1/2 cup of spinach, kale, carrots or steamed beets along side the cauliflower for more vegetables.
- Creaminess – Add 1/2 avocado, 1/4 cup oats, nuts or seeds, coconut milk (canned) or coconut butter. Using canned coconut milk for your non-dairy milk will give this smoothie the extra tropical taste you’re looking for.
- Spices – cinnamon, ground ginger
Topping ideas
This peach and pineapple smoothie recipe makes for a thick and creamy texture that is great as a smoothie you can drink on the go or made into a smoothie bowl with lots of yummy toppings. If you want to make a smoothie bowl, some great toppings include:
- Fresh fruit – Pineapple, mango, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries
- Granola or cereal
- Seeds – flax seeds, hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- Toasted Coconut flakes
- Chopped nuts
- Nut butter – add some tahini, almond butter, cashew butter or sunbutter on top
- Drizzle of honey or maple syrup
- Whipped cream or whipped coconut cream
Common questions
Is this peach pineapple smoothie healthy?
The pineapple peach smoothie is packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It’s also a great way to get in a serving of fruits and veggies into your day. It’s a great source of vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and riboflavin. This smoothie recipe is much more well balanced than most of the smoothies you would buy premade or from your favorite smoothie shop or coffee shop.
Most smoothies from your local shops are loaded with added sugar and limited on fiber from fruit juice as the base of the smoothie. Using dairy free milk instead of juice helps to keep the sugars in check and the added protein, fiber and healthy fats also help to make this peach pineapple smoothie more filling..
Do peach and pineapple go together?
Yes, peaches and pineapples make a delicious tropical fruit pairing as they complement each other’s sweetness. This combination in this smoothie is sure to satisfy your taste buds as the sweetness of the peaches blends perfectly with the sweet tangy flavors of the pineapple.
Do you peel peaches for smoothies?
If you are using fresh peaches for smoothies you do not have to peel the skin from the peach before blending, it is a personal preference. Just remember to remove the pit from the peach before blending.
If you want to remove the skin from the peach, you can do so by:
- Cut a small X in the bottom of the peach.
- Bring water to a boil and submerge the peach for 30 seconds.
- Remove from the water and put the peaches in an ice bath (a bowl filled with ice and water).
- Once cooled, the skin should be very easy to remove with a butter knife.
- After the peach is peeled, you can remove the pit.
How to make this smoothie more filling
- Fiber – this recipe already has cauliflower rice and chia seeds which adds fiber. Additionally, you could add about ½ cup more veggies such as spinach, kale, zucchini, beets, carrots or 1/4 – 1/2 cup of rolled oats to increase the fiber.
- Protein – this smoothie already has a good amount of protein from the protein powder, but you can increase it more by adding hemp hearts, collagen peptides (not vegan), or almond butter powder. Be sure to check out all my favorite ways to add protein to smoothies.
- Healthy fats – healthy fats can help to really make a smoothie more satisfying. Coconut butter, canned coconut milk or coconut flakes would be so good with the tropical flavors from the pineapple. Other good options would be tahini, sunbutter, cashew butter, cashews, almonds or avocado.
Can you use fresh fruit in this smoothie
Yes, you can use fresh fruit in this peach and pineapple smoothie but I recommend adding ice to the smoothie if you aren’t using at least one frozen fruit. Add 1/2-1 cup ice to the smoothie to help thicken it and make it super cold and refreshing.
You can also freeze fresh fruit to use later in smoothies if you have extra on hand. Learn how to freeze fruit for smoothies.
Can you prep this smoothie in advance?
Yes, you can prep this smoothie up to 24 hours in advance and keep it in the fridge in an airtight cup or container. Enjoy right out of the fridge or blend it up with a few cubes of ice to make it ice cold before enjoying.
You can also make freezer prep bags to prep this smoothie even further in advance. Simply measure out all the ingredients (except the liquid) into a freezer safe bag or container. When you are ready to make the smoothie, just dump everything into the blender, add the liquid and blend. No measuring required.
Storing leftovers
Fridge – You can store any leftover smoothie in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Freezer – Freeze leftover pineapple peach smoothie in the freezer for up to a month once blended up. You can pour any leftover smoothie into an ice cube mold or into a Soupercube mold to freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer safe bag or container (I like to use Stasher bags for this). When you are ready to enjoy, you can blend the cubes into a different smoothie for more flavor or blend the cubes together with milk for a quick smoothie without any added ingredients.
Don’t forget you can also pour leftover smoothie into popsicle molds, freeze and enjoy.
Substitutions
- Peaches – you can use fresh, frozen or canned peaches. If you use canned be sure it is canned in juice and drained before use. Peaches can be substituted with strawberries, blueberries raspberries, blackberries, dark sweet cherries or even mango.
- Pineapple – you can use mango or banana in place of the pineapple for a tropical smoothie flavor.
- Protein powder – if you don’t have protein powder, you can add ¼ cup of rolled oats plus 1-2 tablespoons of honey, maple syrup or 1-2 pitted medjool dates.
- Chia seeds – you can use ground flax seeds in this smoothie to replace the chia seeds. You can also use ground chia seeds (sometimes labeled chia protein) in place of the chia seeds. If you don’t have chia seeds or a replacement, you can simply omit them.
- Water or dairy free milk – use whatever milk you have on hand or you can use water or even coconut water in place of the milk.
- Cauliflower rice – since this is optional you can omit it from the recipe if you’d like or swap it out for frozen kale, spinach or beets.
If you like tropical smoothies, you should try
Peach Pineapple Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup peaches
- 1/2 cup pineapple
- 1 cup dairy free milk
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/2 cup cauliflower rice - optional
Instructions
- Start by measuring out the ingredients into a blender in the order listed.
- Blend on high until smooth.
Equipment
Notes
- Be sure to use frozen fruit in the smoothie for the best texture and creamy consistency. If you want to use fresh fruit or canned fruit, be sure to add about 1 cup of ice and reduce the dairy free milk or water to 3/4 cup.
- If you don’t have peaches, you can use strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, or even dark sweet cherries. Any of these combinations would be great alongside the pineapple.
- The protein powder in this smoothie helps to thicken and sweeten it. If you are not using a sweetened protein powder, I recommend adding 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup (or 1 or 2 pitted dates).
- If you are using a whey based protein or collagen peptides, you can add about ¼ cup of oats to help thicken the smoothie or use less water/milk.
