Description
This vibrant Anti-Inflammatory Pineapple Smoothie combines the tropical sweetness of frozen pineapple with fresh pears, lemon juice, and subtle spices like celery seeds and turmeric. Layered with raspberries for a pop of color and topped with coconut yogurt and shredded coconut, this refreshing smoothie offers a delicious way to enjoy anti-inflammatory ingredients in a quick, nutritious drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Smoothie Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 1/4 cups dairy-free milk (add more if needed)
- 2 fresh soft pears, cored and peeled or not (about 1 cup chopped)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 to 1 tsp celery seeds
Layering and Topping Ingredients
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- Pinch turmeric powder
- Fresh coconut yogurt (for topping)
- Shredded coconut (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Pineapple Smoothie Base: Blend 3 cups frozen pineapple, 1 1/4 cups dairy-free milk, 2 peeled and cored pears, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 to 1 tsp celery seeds until the mixture is frosty smooth.
- Create Raspberry Layer: Take about 1/2 cup of the pineapple smoothie and blend it with 1/4 cup raspberries or simply muddle the raspberries into it to achieve a pink layer.
- Create Turmeric Layer: Remove a quarter cup of the original smoothie and stir in a pinch of turmeric powder to make a brighter yellow portion.
- Assemble the Smoothie: Pour the smoothie layers one on top of the other in a glass to create a visually appealing layered effect.
- Add Toppings: Top the smoothie with fresh coconut yogurt and shredded coconut to enhance the tropical flavor and add texture.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of dairy-free milk for preferred smoothie consistency.
- Celery seeds add a subtle herbal spice and have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Use fresh or frozen raspberries depending on availability.
- Turmeric powder adds color and anti-inflammatory benefits; add sparingly to avoid overpowering taste.
- For added creaminess, use full-fat coconut yogurt as topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Keywords: anti-inflammatory smoothie, pineapple smoothie, vegan smoothie, turmeric smoothie, healthy drink, layered smoothie, dairy-free smoothie
