Looking for a delicious and easy grilling recipe? Look no further than this Cinnamon Spice Grilled Pineapple!
It’s perfect for summertime BBQs or any time you’re looking for something special. Plus, it’s so tasty and healthy you’ll want to make it again and again. Give it a try!
If you caught the KTLA Channel 5 Morning News today, you may have seen our very own Gina Moore give some great healthy grilling tips, live on air!
As many of you may know (or not know), Gina is a new but very welcome addition to our team. Her photography skills are incredible (yes, you can hire her!) and I am so honored and humbled she agreed to cover this segment for me while I lounge on the beach in Mexico.
ThePritikin Longevity Center & Spa’s Cinnamon Spice Grilled Pineapple Recipe she shared with you on air would make for a great summer BBQ party dessert your guests will oooh and aaahh over. See below for her take and to make it yourself!
How do you grill pineapple?
Summertime is all about grilling out with friends and family. There’s nothing quite like the smell of meat cooking on the grill!
One of my favorite things to grill is pineapple. It’s so sweet and juicy, and it goes perfectly with barbeque sauce. Grilling pineapple can be a little tricky, though. Here are a few tips to help you grill your pineapple perfectly every time.
- Cut the pineapple into thin slices.
- If you’re using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. You can also try using a fish grate like I did below.
- Grill the pineapple for about two minutes per side, or until they are slightly charred around the edges.
Grilling pineapple is a great way to add some sweetness to your next barbecue. Just follow these simple tips, and you’ll be cooking up perfect pineapple slices in no time! Happy grilling!
Cinnamon Spice Grilled Pineapple Recipe
This recipe is fairly straight forward. A couple of things I did experiment with is pineapple chunks on skewers and the use of a fish grill basket.
They both worked great and I really liked the flexibility of the chunks as I could serve them like cute littleparfaits. And really, who doesn’t like cute?
Canned pineapples, both the chunks on skewers and the rings, work great, just stay on the healthy side andthose that come in their own juices only (ie: no sugar added).
Ingredients
1 pineapple peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch thick pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/4 cup apple juice from concentrate
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Plain, nonfat Greek Yogurt
1-2 tablespoons Carrington Farms Flax/Chia seeds
Instructions
Peel and slice your pineapple into 1/2 rounds and set aside. TIP: If you’d like to make this for an easy party dessert, cut the pineapple into large chunks instead.
In a bowl combine all ingredients except pineapple, yogurt, and Flax/Chia blend.
Marinate pineapple slices in mixture for 15 minutes.
Grill pineapple on each side for 2 minutes. You can place the pineapple directly on the grill, but for ease of flipping, Gina smartly uses skewers and a fish grilling basket.
Remove from heat.Serve warm over Greek yogurt, sprinkled with Flax/Chia blend.
Plate rounds and serve chunks in cute little parfait cups.
Follow Gina’s foodie inspiration and adventures via her blog, Pretty Little Dishes,Instagram, Facebook or Twitter.Ceramics, including the dipped and carved bowls, made with love by Gina’s lovely friend, Toni ofAC Ceramics.
Smart tips for summer grilling
Summer has finally arrived and that means a plethora of barbecues, outdoor parties and more are on the horizon!
Since the typical barbecue can have you eating hundreds of calories – from full fat cuts of beef, macaroni salad drowned in mayo, potato chips and more – here are a few ways to still grill up your favorite foods this summer while keeping it healthy.
- Use spices and herbs for seasonings instead of pre-made marinades/sauces which enables the cook to control sugar and sodium.
- Season freshly chopped veggies with seasonings of your choice and toss in a bit of olive oil. Then wrap the veggies into a foil pouch like we did with our Beer and Garlic Grilled Green Beans Recipe. Place pouch on top grill rack while meat is grilling and flip occasionally. This times your meat and your veggies to complete at the same time.
- Use leftover grilled veggies the next day on a salad or as a homemade pizza topper, or use them with your leftovergrilled chicken or steak for fajitas.
Cinnamon Spice Grilled Pineapple Recipe
Looking for a delicious and easy grilling recipe? Look no further than this Cinnamon Spice Grilled Pineapple!
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 minutes mins
Course Desserts
Main Ingredient Fruit
Servings 12
Calories
Equipment
fish grilling basket
Ingredients
- 1 pineapple peeled and sliced in 1/2 inch thick pieces
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg ground
- ¼ cup apple juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 32 oz Greek Yogurt plain, nonfat
- 1-2 tablespoons Flax/Chia seed blend
Instructions
Peel and slice your pineapple into 1/2 rounds and set aside.
In a bowl combine all ingredients except pineapple, yogurt, and Flax/Chia blend.
Marinate pineapple slices in mixture for 15 minutes.
Grill pineapple on each side for 2 minutes. You can place the pineapple directly on the grill, but for ease of flipping, we used skewers and a fish grilling basket.
Remove from heat.Serve warm over Greek yogurt, sprinkled with Flax/Chia blend.
Plate rounds and serve chunks in cute little parfait cups.
Keyword BBQ, yogurt
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
