A few weeks ago when I posted about Cookie Dough Oatmeal, I asked you guys what was your favorite healthy breakfast. I got a lot of people who said smoothies. I have never been much of a smoothie drinker, so I wasn’t sure where to start. I posed the question on Facebook and got some great ideas. I came up with this version, and it is delicious. I love strawberries and pineapple together, so it seemed like a great mix for my smoothie. I couldn’t believe the price of frozen pineapple at the store, so I cut up a fresh one, put it in a freezer storage bag, and popped it in the freezer. I will get a lot more smoothies out of my pineapple than the small bag from the store.
I am not a big yogurt person. Over the last year and a half, I have started to eat it periodically. But only certain brands, and certain flavors. So Greek Yogurt scares me, and I can’t get myself to try it. I know people love it (my husband is a fan), but I am just not there yet. For the smoothie though, I went out on a limb and got a giant container of Vanilla Greek Yogurt. I wanted to make sure my smoothie had lots of protein, so it would fill me up! I thought about protein powder, but that stuff is expensive! This is a little high in calories for breakfast, but with all the protein and fiber, I was full until lunch time. And it was HUGE!! You could cut the portions down a little, and still have a good sized smoothie.
Nutrition: Calories 359, Fat 1 gram, Protein 16 grams
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
1 cup Frozen Strawberries
1/3 cup Frozen Pineapple
3/4 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt (nonfat)
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1 Tbls Wheat Germ
1 Tbls Splenda
1/2 tsp Almond Extract
Blend everything together in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour into a glass, and enjoy!
Note: If not using fruit, you will need to add ice cubes.
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I’m not a big yogurt person either but I could go for this. I need to make more time in the mornings for these kinds of things!
Tasty recipe, and beautiful photos!!!!! I love your combination, Erin!
a delicious way to start the day, especially with wheat germ! ~~licking the screen now~~
Looks delicious!! I’m a smoothie drinker for sure (slurps down the last of this am’s smoothie as I type). And like you I am NOT a yogurt fan. I do, however, LOVE Greek Gods brand yogurt and use it solely in our smoothies. If you have a membership to Sams or Costco, look for their giant bags of fruit. I get a tropical blend, pineapple, mango, peach and strawberry chunks, 6 lbs for $9. Love that! Welcome to the smoothie for breakfast club!
I go through phases making smoothies at home. Sometimes I’ll have it for breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up for weeks on end then I forget about it. Your smoothie has all the good stuff in it–I used to add wheat germ in mine, too, and pineapple is just the best!
I can’t bring myself to eat a whole container of Greek yogurt by itself, but if it’s mixed with granola or into a smoothie like this, I’m all about it! This looks amazing =)
Mmm strawberry-pineapple flavor reminds me of a tropical island, warm sunny days, tan skin & a beautiful ocean! This sounds incredible. I never had a smoothie for breakfast before but it’s actually a really fantastic idea! Now if they would only put a blender in the kitchen at my office…:)
I don’t know if any of you live near an Aldi’s grocery store, but at the Aldi’s near me, they have fresh pineapple on sale for 99 cents EACH and also strawberries for 99 cents/lb. They actually have something they call Produce Picks every week, and the prices are tremendous. Here are this weeks
Strawberries (1 lb) – $0.99
Pears (28 oz) – $$0.99
Pineapple – $0.99 each
Cantaloupe – $0.99 each
Naval Oranges (4 lb) – $1.29
Green Grapes (2 lb) – $1.69
(kudos to couponstl.blogspot, who summarizes Aldi’s grocery deals every week)
Because we have to watch our pennies, I would rarely buy fresh fruit, because of the expense. At these prices, I can. I will say that after several go rounds of buying bananas at Aldi’s, we no longer do. For whatever reason, they just seem to ripen and go bad so quickly, no matter how green they are when we pick them out. I have never had any other quality issues there.
I will be trying this smoothie out after I make my Aldi’s run later tonight……..
Great looking smoothie strawberries end up being great in most all smoothies. I have been making smoothies for the last 15 years or so after workouts at first, then when I was sick (stomach flu) one time and didn’t feel like eating I made a smoothie and it made me feel a little better, so now they are medicine for my family
. We drink them almost daily.
That looks delicious. Yogurt scares me also, but if I have to add calcium to my diet, then it will be best to hide it in a yummy way. I guess I better jump on the smoothie bandwagon, it looks like I’ve been missing out.
I just started making smoothies recently too. This combination sounds delicious! I love anything pineapple.
yum! loving the combo of strawberries & pineapples! perfect as the weather gets warmer
Yummy! I love smoothies, but the calories always seem so high, but you have to look at it this way, your getting fiber, nutrients and your not reaching for potato chips and cookies. I love the smoothie. Looks super yummy!!
Oooh, this looks delightful and refreshing! I have recently gotten onto a smoothie kick, but the price of frozen fruit is so expensive that I have mostly been making banana smoothies. Great idea to freeze your own fruit!
I was JUST thinking, I could do with an ice cold smoothie right about now! It’s faith I tell you;)
Oh, this smoothie sounds so good and refreshing! I will definitely have to try this asap!
I’m glad you ventured out and tried Greek Yogurt! I know it’s a little scary, but it’s so yummy…especially in an incredible smoothie like this one!
I’m lined up with an empty glass in my hand for a cup of your smoothie, it looks so delicious!
—I love the combination of all of these ingrediants: Gree Yogurt, Strawberries, & Almond Extract!! Yesssssss.
I don’t have them every morning, but I think I’ll make one now! Hungry after working on my post and not eating all day!
I love a good smoothie!! This flavor combo sounds great. Way to go with the wheat germ!
Brilliant to freeze your own pineapple. I’m not much of a smoothie drinker but I am a huge fat free Greek yogurt fan (one every day!) and that along with the flavors here sounds fabulous!
What a delicious way to start the day! A beautiful smoothie!
I love smoothie breakfasts…especially when the weather is warmer! My go-to is always frozen bananas, but a frozen pineapple sounds like an awesome way to change up the regular routine
What a great breakfast or light lunch! I cant wait till it warms up and I can do smoothies for breakfast again!
I love the combination of this smoothies! I should drink this instead of eating snacks or desserts huh… it makes more sense – delicious, sweet enough, and healthy!
This looks like a very delicious breakfast. I always put extras like wheat germ or rolled oats for the fiber. Love that it is pink – so pretty!
Tasty recipe! Keep trying with the Greek yogurt – they all taste a little different
Nom nom nom. I use protein powder in my smoothies but I love the taste of greek yogurt (if my stomach could handle it). This looks delish!
We love smoothies! When we don’t make them at home we often go to Smoothie King and grab one for lunch. Usually during the summer time as we head over to the pool we grab one to help us cool off. That way we don’t have to wait 30 minutes before swimming because we technically didn’t really eat. We slurped and swallowed.
Have a great weekend!
I just got a brand spanking new fancy schmancy blender so I’m on the constant lookout for healthy smoothies. I love everything that’s going in here, especially that vanilla Greek yogurt (I’m definitely one of those people obsessed with Greek yogurt!).
I have a Magic Bullet that makes quick work of smoothies and salad dressings. In fact, all kinds of things. I bought because I like the idea of getting those extra fruits and veggies in without a lot of hassle. I often add spinach to my smoothies. Love those green smoothies.
I love using Greek yogurt! I’d have to switch out the pineapple, because I just can’t bring myself to like it, but the smoothie looks perfect otherwise
What a gorgeous smoothie! I’d love this for breakfast.