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Tropical Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie

April 5, 2019 by Emily Brees 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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This Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie is a super hydrating blend of pineapple, mango, zucchini, pineapple coconut water + chia. It’s a great way to use all that summer zucchini or freeze zucchini for smoothies anytime of the year!

Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie 
 with chia seeds sprinkled on top overhead view

Why use zucchini in a smoothie?

  1. Zucchini is super hydrating + nutritious
  2. You always have too much in your summer garden + it’s freezable
  3. Zucchini has a mild flavor which makes it an ideal vegetable to add to smoothies

Did you know you can you freeze zucchini for smoothies?

You can use either fresh or frozen zucchini in this pineapple smoothie recipe. I often use frozen zucchini because it’s such a great way to save that extra summer garden zucchini. You can only make so many loaves of zucchini bread!

There is a “proper” way to freeze zucchini. Yeah…I don’t have time for that. Instead, the simple method of chopping it into pieces, placing them into a freezer-safe container or ziplock bag and tossing it in the freezer is good enough for me!

TIP | Since we need 1 cup servings for this zucchini smoothie – I measure that out and freeze the cut zucchini into 1 cup portions.

Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie with bowl of chopped zucchini and pineapple

This Zucchini + Pineapple Smoothie is packed with fiber + nutrient power!

  • The chia seeds provide fiber, protein and antioxidants. Yay superfoods!
  • Zucchini provides vitamins, antioxidants, hydration + fiber.
  • Pineapple is also naturally high in fiber, vitamins, minerals + folic acid.

PIN IT!

5 from 1 vote
Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie in glass with stainless steel straw
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Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 

This Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie is exactly what you need to make this summer with all that extra zucchini. Pineapple, mango, and zucchini blended with pineapple coconut water and chia seeds.

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pineapple, smoothie
Servings: 2
Calories: 189 kcal
Author: Emily Brees | OatandSesame
Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen pineapple (fresh preferred)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen zucchini, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 1 cup pineapple – coconut water* (I used C20 brand)
  • 2 tsp chia seeds
Instructions
  1. Add zucchini, pineapple, mango, and coconut water in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.

  2. Add chia seeds to the blender and pulse 2-3 times to incorporate.

  3. Add a slice of fresh pineapple for garnish.

Notes

*The dark green skin of the zucchini will turn the smoothie slightly greener. If you would like to keep it yellow, peel the zucchini first or use a yellow zucchini.

*If you don’t have coconut water, regular water will be just fine too!

*If you make a larger batch, this smoothie will last in the fridge for a few days. It won’t be a frozen smoothie, but it will be just like a chia drink!

Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 189
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

What other vegetables are good for smoothies?

CUCUMBERS
Mango Cucumber Mint Smoothie
BEETS
Cherry Lime Beet Smoothie
SPINACH
Peanut Butter Spinach Smoothie
KALE
Honeydew Kale Smoothie

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Pineapple Zucchini Smoothie in a glass overhead
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  1. Michelle Wojtis

    August 30, 2021 at 8:49 am

    trying it right now!~

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