Grilled Pineapple Turmeric Fruit Smoothie

Elevate your summer smoothie game with this Grilled Pineapple Turmeric Fruit Smoothie! Featuring smoky-sweet pineapple, frozen mango, coconut water, and a hint of turmeric, it’s the perfect treat for cooling down during a fiery grilling session!

During my days studying to become a dietitian, smoothies became my go-to for fuel and nourishment. Being a Desi, I naturally infused them with spice touches (I LOVE turmeric!), always seeking to maximize their potential. After all, why settle for ordinary when you can elevate every sip to something extraordinary? These culinary adventures not only delighted my palate but also enlightened me on the boundless creativity within nutrition.

In fact, my penchant for flavour exploration extends beyond smoothies. Take, for instance, this Fresh Mango Salsa, a tantalizing blend of ripe mangoes, zesty lime, and fiery jalapenos, perfect for adding a burst of freshness to any grilling menu. But I must admit, that one of my all-time favourite smoothie recipes is this Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie Bowl. Yes, it’s the real deal!

Why grilled pineapple?

Grilling pineapple might seem unusual for a smoothie, but trust me, it’s a game-changer. Grilling caramelizes the natural sugars in the pineapple, enhancing its sweetness and adding a subtle smoky flavour. Yum overload!! This extra step is worth it because it brings depth and complexity to your smoothie, making it a truly standout sip.

Ingredients you’ll need

• Fresh pineapple
• Frozen mango. I’ve discovered that cutting up perfectly ripe, sweet mangoes and freezing the cubes myself tends to preserve their natural sweetness and vibrancy better than store-bought frozen mangoes.
• Cinnamon powder
• Coconut water
• Frozen ripe banana. When it comes to freezing ripe bananas for smoothies or desserts, slicing them before freezing is a game-changer. This simple step not only streamlines the blending process but also prevents strain on your blender blades.
• Coconut oil that’s melted
• Tumeric powder
• Chia seeds

How to make it

Here’s a step-by-step guide to making your dairy-free smoothie:

Preheat Grill:

Fire up your grill and ensure it’s preheated to the desired temperature.

Prepare Pineapple:

Once grilled, remove from the grill and allow them to cool. I like to chop them into smaller chunks, ready for blending.

Blend & Serve:

Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth consistency.

My go-to blender – Vitamix

I use this Vitamix blender in my kitchen. I got it about 2 years ago, and it functions beautifully, making smoothies, frozen desserts and even soups ever so easy!

If you try this antiinflammatory turmeric fruit smoothie, I’d love to hear your feedback! Drop your rating, leave a comment, and be sure to tag me on Instagram @DesiliciousRD! Seeing your creations truly makes me smile!

Desi~liciously Yours, Shahzadi

Get the Recipe:

Grilled Pineapple Turmeric Fruit Smoothie

Elevate your summer smoothie game with this Grilled Pineapple Turmeric Fruit Smoothie! Featuring smoky-sweet pineapple, frozen mango, coconut water, and a hint of turmeric, it’s the perfect treat for cooling down during a fiery grilling session!

• 2 cups pineapple, Cut fresh pineapple into two thick, large rings, remove the core, and prepare for grilling.
• ¼ tsp coconut oil, melted
• ¼ tsp cinnamon, powder
• 2 cups coconut water, no pulp, plain, unsweetened
• 1 cup mango, frozen
• 1 banana, cut into slices and frozen
• ½ tsp turmeric, powder
• 1 tbsp chia seeds

• 1 BBQ Grill

• 1 blender high powered

• Fire up your grill and ensure it’s preheated to the desired temperature.

• Brush each pineapple ring with melted coconut oil and sprinkle cinnamon powder on both sides.

• Place the prepared pineapple rings on the preheated grill. Grill until they develop a charred appearance, usually 3 minutes on each side. Once grilled, remove from the grill and allow them to cool. Then, cut into chunks.

• To a high-powered blender, add coconut water, frozen mango, frozen banana, cooled pineapple chunks, turmeric powder and chia seeds. Blend until creamy and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 262kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 59g (20%)Protein: 5g (10%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (5%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 255mg (11%)Potassium: 1175mg (34%)Fiber: 10g (40%)Sugar: 41g (46%)Vitamin A: 1027IU (21%)Vitamin C: 120mg (145%)Calcium: 126mg (13%)Iron: 2mg (11%)

Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It’s perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.