This dairy free orange pineapple green smoothie is a super quick and easy smoothie. It’s thick, zingy, and packed with flavor, and it’s made with only 3 ingredients. It’s a healthy, wholesome and fun way to start the day with minimal clean up.
A Fresh Start
Whether it’s New Years, Back to School, or just another Monday, we all need a fresh start from time to time. And green smoothies are one of the easiest ways to freshen up your eating since they provide fruits and vegetables with minimal time and effort.
So today I’ve got a brand new, citrussy-sweet smoothie recipe for you!
Note: This post contains affiliate links. By making purchases through these links, you pay the same amount for products, but a portion of the sale will be sent my way to help with blog expenses. Thanks!
Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie
This year, I didn’t make any resolutions, per se, but I am enjoying getting back on track after the holidays by eating fewer refined grains and sugars, and more fruits and vegetables.
Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to get that done, especially at breakfast and lunch time.
It helps that my kids like them too. Last week, they got pretty excited when they saw me bring out the Vitamix for the first time in months.
5 year old: Are we having smoooothieeees???!!
Me: Yes, we are!
Toddler: Yaaaaaayyy!! Smoodies!! *clapping, jumping, etc.*
The kids mostly like smoothies for their sweet flavors and bright colors, and I’m okay with that.
Truth be told, the flavors and colors are pretty appealing to me, too; but I’m also a big fan of the healthy ingredients and the easy cleanup!
How To Make This Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie
Blend on low-medium speed until incorporated, then on high until smooth.
Tips For Making This Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie;
- Make sure to use frozen pineapple. It makes the smoothie thick and cold, if you used fresh pineapple it wouldn’t have the same consistency.
- If you don’t have pineapple frozen banana works well for thickening smoothies but the smoothie won’t be as zingy.
- When selecting greens, I like “baby” versions since they’re picked earlier and have a much softer texture than more mature greens. Spinach is my favorite because of it’s silky smooth texture, but baby kale or other baby greens could be substituted as well.
- If you don’t have a high speed blender try tilting the blender and giving it a little shake if the ingredients get stuck. You can also stop it and stir the ingredients with a spoon then continue blitzing.
- 2 medium oranges peeled and seeded
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 large handful baby spinach leaves
-
Place oranges in blender, then frozen pineapple, followed by spinach.
-
Blend on low-medium speed until incorporated, then on high until smooth.
-
Makes 16oz.
Tips For Making This Orange Pineapple Green Smoothie;
- Make sure to use frozen pineapple. It makes the smoothie thick and cold, if you used fresh pineapple it wouldn't have the same consistency.
- If you don't have pineapple frozen banana works well for thickening smoothies but the smoothie won't be as zingy.
- When selecting greens, I like "baby" versions since they're picked earlier and have a much softer texture than more mature greens. Spinach is my favorite because of it's silky smooth texture, but baby kale or other baby greens could be substituted as well.
- If you don't have a high speed blender try tilting the blender and giving it a little shake if the ingredients get stuck. You can also stop it and stir the ingredients with a spoon then continue blitzing.
This is definitely a keeper! I love how I can use oranges plus a little water as the base for the smoothie. Makes it’s easier when trying to limit dairy as well as dairy substitutions. In fact, we used oranges and threw in a banana, frozen peaches and pineapple for this afternoon’s snack.
Wow, your tropical blend sounds fantastic – so glad you enjoyed it and made it your own, Mary Lou! 🙂
YES! I need more smoothies in my life! I’m only a green juice girl so far, but need to expand my horizons. 🙂 Thanks for coming to check out my new blog today – you’re a doll, and your site is cute and awesome! xo
Yes, so fun to “meet” you, Rachael! I love the whole food benefit of smoothies and this one’s uber refreshing! Cheers!
I’d love to bring these with me to work for breakfast. Citrusy flavors are just the best, and I love all the healthy ingredients. But I need to get a new blender!!
Perfect! I love the green color – so vibrant. And only 3 ingredients, it doesn’t get much better than this! And I’m with you on the resolutions, keeping it low key although a little healthier. 🙂
Well my Vitamix needs to whip this up for sure. The perfect way to start the day, have for lunch or after a workout too. Makes you feel like you are in the tropics. Add a bit of sunshine to these dull winter days.
Right! 🙂
This is one of my favorite smoothie combinations!! I love the green color from the spinach. I have made this for a kids cooking class, and the look on their face when they realize they LOVE the flavors is priceless, it’s a little struggle at first to get them to try it because of the crazy (but beautiful) color!
I love that, Carmen!
+*-I love the ingredients this smoothie and no dairy. What a good way to start the morning.
+
Orange and pineapple are being my favorite,I loved you added greens to make this more nutritious..Perfect breakfast or after workout smoothie
I love smoothies and this looks like a lovely simple on when I am looking for something green with a tang!
Love the colour and freshness of this smoothie! I usually start every day with a smoothie and often use baby spinach too! But, I normally add a non-dairy milk such as almond or rice. Need to try it without!
I’m always down for a tropical start to my morning. I like pretending I’m on the beach. 😀 Thanks for such a great breakfast idea!
Sure thing!
Interesting. I’ll have to try this on my kids. The don’t like spinach but they love smoothies.
They might not notice! It blends in so smoothly! 🙂
I love that this has no dairy, and I love the combination of orange and pineapple. It is so refreshing, but still nice and sweet! I can’t wait to try this.
Love this combo and what a sneaky way to add vegetables that even a little kid would get very excited about it. Will start adding this to my breakfast smoothie routine.
If it is quick and easy – I am in! Especially, if it is a smoothie recipe because I usually don’t have much time in the mornings but I do prefer to start the day healthy. Fantastic recipe!
Thanks, April!
Now this is a drink I will br making. I love it. Only three ingredients, healthy, and easy to make. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Sure, thanks for your comment!
What a great way to get kids to eat more fruits and veggies and also excited about eating bright colors. This orange pineapple green smoothie will make a perfect snack or breakfast for anyone!
Thanks, Kelly!
The smoothie recipes all look delicious. Unfortunately mixing fruits and vegetables together isn’t a very good idea. Very hard on our digestion. I first read about this when I was learning to juice and then again when I started studying about Ayurvedic medicine.. Such a pity though.
Thanks for sharing that, Tamara. I don’t claim to be an expert in Ayurveda, but I do have quite a lot of formal nutrition training and don’t know of any physiological reason why eating fruits and vegetables together would be bad for our digestion.
Just tried this but added lemon juice, it is fab! Please can I ask as new to blending. How much of the nutrients are lost from the spinach/orange from blending vs raw? Does anyone know. I loathe the taste of green but need to up my calcium so this is perfect!
Hi Lee,
Blending won’t cause any loss of nutrients, so you’re good! 🙂