Pineapple Protein Smoothie is the perfect way for a busy mom to recharge after a tough workout, when you are on the go, or when you need an afternoon good for you pick me up.
I got to go kayaking on Tuesday and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect. It was the perfect way to spend a summer morning with a good friend taking in the perfect outdoors and getting in a bit of exercise.
I packed a small bag with some treats and we got to float down the Little Miami River nibbling on some mouthwatering fruit thanks to Del Monte Fruit Refreshers. The fruit cups were perfect to enjoy while on the go, easy to travel and eat.
I loved the flavors so much I decided to use the cups in my after workout smoothie. I love pineapple and a pineapple protein smoothie sounded pretty darn tasty to me. I added vanilla protein powder and cottage cheese to up the protein content in the smoothie to epic levels. Since the Del Monte cups are sweetened perfectly the flavor combo was perfect.
Del Monte’s new Fruit Refreshers come in two unique and delicious new flavors: Pineapple in Passion Fruit Flavored Fruit Water and Mandarin Orange in Coconut Water.
My favorite is the Pineapple in Passion Fruit Flavored Fruit Water. It is brilliantly refreshing with a sparkle of pineapple and a luxurious splash of passion fruit flavored water. The tantalizing flavor combinations are wonderfully refreshing without being too sweet.
Del Monte Fruit Refreshers contain one serving of fruit, with no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors or sweeteners, no GMOs, and non BPA and are 100 calories or less per serving.
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- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh ice
- 1/4 cup vanilla whey protein
- 1 Del Monte Fruit Refreshers Pineapple in Passion Fruit or 1 cup diced pineapple
- Pinch of Cinnamon
- In a blender add all ingredients and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy.
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Del Monte. The opinions and text are all mine.
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I LOVE that you put cottage cheese in this recipe! It’s such a great smoothie ingredient!
Thanks Justine, I just recently started to add to my smoothies. I love cottage cheese and the extra protein is always a bonus.
I’ll bet this tastes great! Plus with all that protein I’m sure it fills you up for hours!
It does Renee. I am always trying to up my protein in take so this is perfect for me when life is crazy busy.
I absolutely love the idea of this smoothie and you totally sold me with the pineapple.
Glad to hear it Jocelyn!
I have picked up running again so this smoothie would be perfect for me! Plus, that addition of cottage cheese is amazing for my vegetarian diet!
This is a great pick me up after a tough run, and the pineapple is a great for keeping us hydrated.
Love pineapple anything! This smoothie looks so delicious and since I love cottage cheese – I’m in!
That is great Trish! I am a huge pineapple fan, and the cottage cheese is perfect for adding a bit more protein to keep us strong!
This smoothie looks delicious, I am going to send this to my daughter! She is always making protein smoothies after her run!
Thanks for sharing Marye!
I love putting pineapple in smoothies! I wish I was starting my day with this!
Thanks Jessica.
How fun that you got to go kayaking! My family loves doing that, too! This smoothie looks so deliciously refreshing, and I love the flavor profile!
Thanks Shelley! Kayaking is so relaxing, what a great family activity!
I love smoothies and this one sounds delicious! Must try!
Thanks Taylor!
I have never been kayaking I bet it was a blast. I would love this smoothie afterwards for sure!
It is always great to have a nice filling and refreshing smoothie after a bit of fitness. This one is delicious!