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This pina colada smoothie is a tropical mix of pineapple and coconut milk blended into a refreshing drink! Made with 3 simple ingredients, this healthy smoothie recipe is a nourishing way to start the day!
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Table of Contents
- Healthy Pina Colada Smoothie
- Recipe Ingredients
- Smoothie Substitutions
- How to Make a Pina Colada Smoothie
- Tips for Smoothie Success
- FAQs
- More Smoothie Recipes
- Pina Colada Smoothie Printable Recipe
Healthy Pina Colada Smoothie
One of my favorite things in the summertime is sipping on a pina colada smoothie! Along with my favorite Orange Julius recipe it’s the perfect refreshing treat and has classic tropical flavors that make you feel like you’re at the beach similar to this green smoothie recipe!
This mocktail recipe takes 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make, plus it’s vegan and gluten-free! Make it your own, by adding in a frozen banana and strawberries, using coconut cream to make it thicker or serving it in a glass with a fun straw and whipped cream.
Recipe Ingredients
Simple and wholesome ingredients combine together for a smoothie with the most delicious creamy texture!
Find the fullprintable recipewith specific measurements below.
- Milk: Coconut milk is best for a tropical taste. Canned coconut milk will give the creamiest results, but feel free to use your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Pineapple:Frozen pineapple will make the smoothie thick and creamy.
- Sugar: Just a small amount ofgranulated or coconut sugarbrings out the natural sweetness of the fruit.
- Ice: You will also need 1 cup of ice.
Smoothie Substitutions
- Swap the sugar for honey to keep it healthier like I do in this recipe for mango smoothie.
- If you’d like more fruit, mix in 1/2 banana and 1 cup strawberries (I recommend both frozen).
- For more protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder (this will change the flavor a bit, but will still taste delicious).
- Substitute the coconut milk for coconut cream for a thicker and sweeter smoothie.
- Serve as a smoothie bowl with toppings like shredded coconut, more fresh fruit and chia seeds.
How to Make a Pina Colada Smoothie
My kids LOVE this piña colada smoothie and beg for me to make them all summer. It’s the perfect healthy snack idea to cool off with after playing in the hot summer sun.
- Combine. Stir the coconut milk, then combine it with sugar, pineapple chunks and ice in a blender.
- Blend. Blend on high power until smooth adding more milk or frozen pineapple if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Serve. Pour into 2 glasses and serve with fresh pineapple garnish if desired.
Tips for Smoothie Success
- Frozen pineapple. This creates the perfect creamy consistency. You can buy bags of frozen pineapple at the grocery, or cut a fresh pineapple into cubes and then freeze them yourself.
- Stir the coconut milk. Coconut milk tends to separate in the can (solid cream on top and liquid on bottom). So before using the milk, make sure to give it a big stir to combine the 2 layers. You can definitely use your blender to do this, just make sure to pour it back in the can and then measure out 3/4 cup.
- Liquid first. As with most smoothie recipes, pour the liquid (coconut milk) into the blender first, then add the remaining ingredients. Not only is this gentler on your blender, but the smoothie will blend more easily this way.
- Consistency. After blending together the ingredients, check out the consistency. If it’s too thick, add in a bit more coconut milk. Or blend in more frozen pineapple or ice to thicken it up.
FAQs
What can I do with leftover smoothie?
This pina colada smoothie also doubles as a great recipe for homemade popsicles! Pour any leftovers into a popsicle mold and freeze for about 4 hours, or until solid. Then run warm water on the bottom of the mold to release the pops.
You can also pour the leftover smoothie into an ice cube tray and then use the cubes to make my favorite pineapple smoothie.
What are some garnish ideas?
Garnish your glass with a fresh pineapple wedge, whipped cream and a cherry for an even more tropical island feel! Other garnish ideas include coconut flakes, fresh mint leaves or sliced strawberries.
Can I use another milk?
While you could use dairy milk or other dairy-free milks like almond or oat, coconut milk is really what gives this the tropical taste.
Can I make this ahead of time?
Smoothies are best fresh as they start to lose some of their nutrients after that but if needed you can store leftover smoothie in the refrigerator and drink it within 24 hours.
For more healthy smoothie recipes try a kale smoothie, peanut butter banana smoothie or this strawberry banana smoothie!
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Pina Colada Smoothie
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Author: Jamielyn Nye
This pina colada smoothie is a tropical mix of frozen pineapple and coconut milk blended into a refreshing drink! Made with 3 simple ingredients, this healthy smoothie recipe is a creamy, cool and satisfying way to begin the day.
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Total Time: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 2
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- 2 to 3 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 Tablespoon granulated or coconut sugar , more to taste
- 1 cup ice
For serving (optional): fresh pineapple slices, whipped cream, cherries
Instructions
Combine the coconut milk (stir first), sugar, pineapple and ice in a blender.
Blend on high power until smooth. Add more milk or frozen pineapple if needed to reach desired consistency.
Pour into 2 glasses and serve with fresh pineapples if desired.
Notes
Variations and substitutions:
- You may omit the sugar or substitute for honey.
- If you’d like more fruit, you can try adding 1/2 banana and a cup of strawberries.
- For a sweeter and thicker smoothie, use cream of coconut.
Freezing: If you have leftovers, freeze in a popsicle mold or ice cube tray.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 366mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Beverages, Breakfast, Dairy-Free, Freezer-Friendly, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Smoothies, Sweet Breakfast, Vegan, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
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27 comments
- Heather Wood
Excellent !
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- Annette Kreamer
I want your Recipe please that look so Good.
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- joadie
Can I use coconut milk in carton?
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- I Heart Naptime
You can, although the canned coconut is thicker with a bolder coconut flavor.
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- Theresa
I freeze the pineapple and omit the ice. This is so good!
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- I Heart Naptime
Great tip! Glad you enjoyed the smoothie, Theresa :)
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- Liz
Do you mean coconut milk, or the cream of coconut that you buy in the aisle with the mixed drink products?
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- I Heart Naptime
Canned coconut milk :) You can usually find it in the Asian food aisle.
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- Denise
I used cream of coconut and added evaporated milk. I followed the recipe as is. It turned out great. I might exclude the sugar since it is sweet enough.
- I Heart Naptime
That is perfect! Thanks for sharing!
- Jeannette
I love (alcohol free) pina coladas, so I know I am going to love this. I am going to add a smidgen of coconut extract. Thank you for the tip about blending the can of coconut milk; I never would have thought of that!
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- I Heart Naptime
You are so welcome, Jeannette! The addition of coconut extract sounds delicious. Enjoy :)
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- Jackie
I can’t eat pineapple unless it’s canned…I wonder if I drained and froze canned pineapple chunks if it would work???
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- Jamielyn Nye
I haven’t tried, but I think that would work well :)
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- MarySmith
Very good 10
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- I Heart Naptime
So glad you liked it! :)
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- Jim
Hi, I’m a little confused on the coconut milk. I saw unsweetened milk, sweetened condensed milk, and evaporated milk at my grocery. Which one does the recipe call for? I went with unsweetened. Hope that is correct?
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- I Heart Naptime
Unsweetened coconut milk should work just fine. Give it a taste after blending and feel free to add in more sugar if needed to sweeten it up a little.
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- francisca mesiano
very refreshing & tasty , gr8 morning picker upper
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- I Heart Naptime
So glad you enjoyed the recipe :)
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- Kristyn
Give me one of these & the beach & I am in heaven!! Super easy & little ingredients makes this a hit at my house!
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- Natalie
Yum!! My smoothie of choice! Love all the tropical flavors!
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- Laura Rayney
Hi can I use full fat coconut milk in the cans?
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- I Heart Naptime
Yes!
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- Allyssa
Thank you so much for sharing this pina colada smoothies recipe! It’s really awesome and fam really loves it! Very easy to make!
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- Amy L Huntley
I love that there is only 3-ingredients! It is so refreshing and creamy too! Can’t wait to make it all summer long.
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- Laura
I’m definitely trying this! I have everything to make them tonight :) Party time!
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