Name: Tried and True Pineapple Banana Breakfast Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 cup milk; 1 cup chopped pineapple, fresh or frozen; ½ small ripe banana, previously sliced and frozen; 1 tbsp raw walnuts; ½ tsp ground turmeric; ½ tsp ground ginger; ¼ cup rolled oats; 2 tsp honey or to taste; ½ to 1 cup ice

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First and foremost, what exactly is a breakfast smoothie? For all the non-morning people out there, a breakfast smoothie is the answer to your problems! People who aren’t fans of waking up early tend to smash the snooze button and oversleep, skip breakfast, and are constantly rushing to class or work. Mornings shouldn’t always be this stressful especially since too much stress over time can negatively impact mood and overall health. Making a breakfast smoothie will allow you to have a complete and balanced meal without sacrificing too much of your precious time.

This pineapple and banana breakfast smoothie only takes 5 minutes to prepare even for larger batches! It’s loaded with essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that will boost your immune system, improve your mood, and provide you with lasting energy throughout the day. Let’s go through some of the key ingredients that make this recipe a complete, nutritious meal in a cup.

Benefits of Pineapple

The highlight ingredient of this delicious smoothie recipe is none other than the humble pineapple. Not only are pineapples delicious, but they also provide the body with numerous health benefits. A generous serving of fresh or frozen pineapple has about 130% of your RDA (recommended dietary allowance) of vitamin C. Vitamin C has the amazing ability of protecting the body from certain illnesses, helps fight off free radicals, and reduces inflammation. (1)

Additionally, pineapple is a fruit that’s high in fiber. Fiber is a nutrient that many people don’t get enough of through whole food. Thankfully, this smoothie recipe makes use of 1 cup of fresh or frozen pineapple which roughly has 12-15 grams of fiber. With pineapple as the main ingredient, we know you’re going to have a sweet start to your day.

Benefits of Banana

Pineapple tastes great on its own but together with ripe banana, it’s a flavor combination that’s hard to beat. The sweetness of the pineapple combines perfectly with the sweet, creamy texture of the banana. Furthermore, bananas are excellent for breakfast smoothies because they provide the body with a quick boost of energy to start the day. The sugars present in bananas are easily used by the body as energy.

Bananas are also one of the best sources of potassium. Potassium is vital for good circulatory health. It also helps to regulate hydration levels in the body. Individuals who suffer from high blood pressure will greatly benefit from the bananas in this morning smoothie since potassium helps to lower blood pressure.

As mentioned earlier, this pineapple banana breakfast smoothie may be an easy solution for those who constantly struggle to wake up early, skip breakfast, and rush to wherever they need to go. This recipe can be prepared in as little as 5 minutes but that time can be cut even shorter as long as the ingredients are prepared beforehand and stored properly in the refrigerator.

In a blender, combine 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen), ½ a small ripe banana, 1 tablespoon of raw walnuts, ½ a teaspoon of ground turmeric, ½ a teaspoon of ground ginger, ¼ a cup of rolled oats, 2 teaspoons of honey, and ½ a cup to 1 cup of ice. Blend the ingredients well and serve it right away. Since this recipe has milk in the ingredients, don’t store this smoothie for longer than a week in the refrigerator to avoid spoilage. To ensure freshness of taste, it’s always best to blend the ingredients before consumption.