This post is sponsored by Del Monte Fresh Produce but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.

Our banana pineapple smoothie is a delicious healthier alternative that’s made in advance and prepared in minutes. It’s the perfect after school snack!

School is back in session and that means every afternoon thousands of kiddos will come home in need of a snack.

While there are tons of options out there, how can you be sure you’re giving your child something that’s tasty and provides nutrients?

Well, thanks to Del Monte Fresh Produce, we came up with the perfect solution. They sent us fresh fruit to create today’s awesome recipe.

The finished banana pineapple smoothies garnished with decorative blue straws.

In our opinion, a banana pineapple smoothie tastes great and has lots of wonderful vitamins and nutrients.

Additionally, we feel, it’s a better alternative to salty or sugary packaged snack mixes.

So, we used Del Monte Gold(R) Pineapples and Del Monte bananas to create a smoothie that’s perfectly portioned for little ones.

Fresh bananas and pineapples decoratively arranged on a marble table.

Best of all, since they’re prepared in advance, there’s no hassle when it comes to snack time. Shall we get started?

How to make a banana pineapple smoothie?

Now, you’ll need to freeze the fruit in order for this recipe to work as intended.

Bananas have been sliced and placed on a sheet pan.

First, line two (2) sheet pans with parchment paper and set them aside. Next, peel and slice the bananas. Use the pictures we provided as a reference.

After that, place the Del Monte banana slices onto one of the pans and set it aside.

Pineapple has been skinned, chopped, and placed on a pan.

Then, skin the Del Monte Gold(R) pineapple and remove it’s core. Cut it into small chunks and place the pieces onto the other sheet pan.

It’s important to let the fruit freeze for at least two (2) hours before moving on to the next step.

When everything is properly frozen, it’s time to portion out the ingredients. Grab about six (6) small freezer bags and a marker.

The fruit has been portioned out into small freezer bags.

Afterward, place half (1/2) a cup of Del Monte bananas and three-fourths (3/4) of a cup of Del Monte Gold(R) pineapple chunks into each bag.

Use the marker to label the amount of liquid needed to create the banana pineapple smoothie.

For this recipe, we used half (1/2) a cup of dairy milk. However, if your child is allergic to dairy, feel free to use almond or coconut milk.

Once everything is portioned into bags, place them into your freezer so they can be used at anytime.

The fruit has been placed into a blender to mix.

Blending the banana pineapple smoothie:

When your child is ready for a snack, simply grab one bag of fruit and your choice of liquid.

Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend them into a smooth and creamy smoothie.

The fruit has been blended into a creamy banana smoothie.

That’s it, your banana pineapple smoothie is ready to serve. Just think, as your kiddos get older, they’ll be able to make this after school snack for themselves.

In closing, we’d like to thank Del Monte Fresh Produce for providing us with the fruit. Also, thank you for stopping by and visiting us at Berly’s Kitchen!

How long can you freeze fruit?

Since we didn’t use any additives or preservatives for this recipe, I feel it would last about two (2) weeks (or fourteen ((14)) days) in your freezer.

Two finished banana pineapple smoothies garnished with diced fresh pineapple.

What can I add to my smoothie?

Anything you want, really. Smoothies, like most foods, are based on preference.

Some people might add shaved coconut or papaya to this recipe. While others might want to add fresh ginger or turmeric.

It just depends on what you prefer. Personally, I recommend experimenting to find your own unique flavor combinations.

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