Tropical Mint Smoothie with Oat Milk
Refreshing blended drink combining fresh pineapple and banana with bright mint and lemon notes. Creamy oat milk base makes this dairy-free smoothie naturally sweet and smooth. Ready in minutes for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- ½ pineapple (Chiquita), peeled, cored, cut into pieces
- 2 bananas (Chiquita), peeled, sliced
- 2 sprigs mint leaves
- lemon juice, from half a lemon
- 1 cup oat milk
Instructions
- 1
Peel pineapple and remove seeds and hard core. Cut the pulp into pieces.
- 2
Peel and slice bananas.
- 3
Add pineapple pieces, sliced bananas, mint leaves, lemon juice and oat milk to blender.
- 4
Blend until smooth.
Tips
Chill banana slices in freezer for 30 minutes before blending for a thicker, colder smoothie.
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor rather than bottled.
Good to Know
Refrigerate in sealed container up to 24 hours. Separation is normal; stir before serving.
Prepare pineapple and banana pieces night before and store in separate containers. Blend fresh when ready to serve.
Pour into glasses and serve immediately while thick and cold. Optional garnish with mint sprig.
Common Mistakes
Over-blend to avoid creating a thin, watery smoothie
Do not skip removing pineapple core to avoid texture issues and bitterness