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Piña Colada Smoothie

By Erin · May 11, 2020 · Updated October 1, 2021 · 20 Comments

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A thick and creamy Piña Colada Smoothie to satisfy your pineapple cravings! It's made with just 4 simple ingredients, it's light, refreshing yet filling at the same time, and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. 

smoothie in a glass with a pineapple wedge

You know I love a good smoothie recipe, and this piña colada smoothie is just that! Piña coladas are such a classic cocktail, but sometimes I want the flavor of the drink without actually having alcohol. ....I know, what?! But yes, it's true. Pineapple and coconut are a winning combination, and I have a feeling you're going to adore this smoothie recipe.

Recipe features

  • The whole recipe requires just 4 ingredients
  • It's light and refreshing, yet filling too
  • It tastes like summertime in a glass!

What you'll need

ingredients on a marble table

Pineapple: You'll need diced pineapple, and I find it incredibly easy to simply buy frozen pineapple, which comes pre-cut.

Coconut milk: I almost always have cans of coconut milk in my pantry, which is why the recipe calls for canned coconut milk. With that said, you can absolutely use coconut milk from a container if you prefer.

Yogurt: You don't need yogurt, but I think it makes this smoothie super creamy. I like using plain yogurt so that it doesn't take away from the pineapple-coconut flavor of the smoothie. Want to make it vegan? Simply add your favorite plain dairy free yogurt.

Honey: This ingredient is completely optional, but it adds a hint of sweetness that I think takes the drink to the next level.

Instructions

Smoothie recipes are some of my favorites because they're incredibly easy and make for a healthy breakfast or snack. Simply add all of the ingredients to your blender and blend for at least 45 seconds. Then, pour the smoothie into a glass and drink up!

smoothie in a blender

FAQs

Do I have to use frozen pineapple?

Nope! I love adding frozen fruit to smoothies because it makes them super thick, plus it's more affordable. But, if you have fresh pineapple on hand, you can absolutely use that instead.

Can I use coconut milk from a container instead of a can?

Yep! Either coconut milk works, though just know that the recipe was tested with canned coconut milk.

Is this smoothie vegan-friendly?

As written, it is not. However, you can easily make it vegan by using dairy free yogurt, and either completely omitting the honey, or subbing maple syrup instead.

smoothie in a glass with a pineapple wedge

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If you love this smoothie, be sure to check out these other great recipes:

  • Easy Kale Smoothie
  • Blueberry Kiwi Smoothie
  • Butternut Squash Smoothie
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

If you made and loved this recipe, be sure to leave a comment and star rating below!

smoothie in a glass with a pineapple wedge

Piña Colada Smoothie

A thick and creamy Piña Colada Smoothie to satisfy your pineapple cravings! It's made with just 4 simple ingredients, it's light, refreshing yet filling at the same time, and perfect for breakfast or as a snack. 
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • ¾ cup coconut milk
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional

Instructions

  • Add ingredients to a blender and pulse for at least 45 seconds, allowing the pineapple to fully blend.
  • Pour smoothie into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

A few notes about coconut milk: 1) You can use canned coconut milk or coconut milk from a carton. 2) If you use canned coconut milk (which is what I did), there's a chance the "creamy" part is going to be separated from the liquid-y part, so just try to get a mixture of both the cream and the liquid.
The recipe on its own is not vegan, but you can easily make it vegan-friendly by using dairy free yogurt, and omitting the honey. 
You can swap fresh pineapple instead of frozen if you prefer. 

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 324mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg
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 UPDATE NOTE: This post was originally published in July 2016. It was updated in May 2020 with new photos and text. 

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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Comments

  1. BRYAN FRANCO says

    June 13, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    Would rhubarb be a good added ingredient?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 14, 2020 at 8:37 am

      You could, though it'll take away some of the pineapple flavor.

      Reply
  2. Laura says

    June 03, 2020 at 10:41 am

    Could I add spinach to this recipe?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 03, 2020 at 11:02 am

      Yes!

      Reply
  3. sabrina says

    May 23, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    thank you, have an over-ripe pineapple in my refrigerator, and yes, some coconut milk that I now can use and more importantly, what I feel like right now!

    Reply
  4. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    July 19, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Loovveed following your snaps!! I want to go so bad.
    I also love pina coladas and am loving this smoothie bowl take like WOAH.

    Reply
  5. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    So so happy you guys had a good time on the honeymoon - I'm seriously looking forward to your recap post/posts!

    AND I CAN'T HANDLES THESE PICTURES. You're killing me, girl! So so beautiful. ...and I'm with you, edible flowers freak me the heck out.

    Reply
  6. Medha says

    July 18, 2016 at 5:16 pm

    This smoothie bowl looks delish 🙂

    Reply
  7. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    July 18, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Yet another example of how a simple combo of ingredients can turn into something amazing! 🙂

    I can't even remember the last time I had a pina colada but they are so good and I instantly feel good when I drink them. I love the idea of making it into a smoothie bowl. Those toppings are GORG!

    Reply
  8. annie says

    July 18, 2016 at 11:08 am

    Congrats, MRS Almond Eater! I cannot wait to see pics of your wedding and honeymoon. I love how simple, easy-peasy this bowl is. Who wouldn't want to wake up to this beachy treat?

    Reply
  9. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    July 18, 2016 at 10:06 am

    PICTURES! you must post them, plzzz! Your honeymoon sounds amazing - great choices.
    Love these smoothie bowls and that you used coconut milk as the liquid. I need to try that AND those crazy looking dried flowers? Mmm

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 18, 2016 at 10:44 am

      I promise I'll post photos as soon as I get them back! And thanks gf--I found them at Trader Joe's.

      Reply
  10. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says

    July 18, 2016 at 9:06 am

    On my gosh, congrats on your wedding! How exciting. I am loving this super easy smoothie bowl. Your photos are gorgeous. I have never eaten edible flowers and not sure I want to try. Let me know how it goes!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 18, 2016 at 10:43 am

      haha I'm not sure I want to either (clearly). Thank you Karen!

      Reply
  11. Brie @ Lean, Clean, & Brie says

    July 18, 2016 at 8:29 am

    Pina Colada perfection <3 <3 So happy you had a lovely wedding and honeymoon -- can't wait to hear more about it!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 18, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Pina coladas ARE perfection, and thanks Brie!

      Reply
  12. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    July 18, 2016 at 8:04 am

    This looks amazing! And so refreshing in this heat. And I seriously cannot wait to read all about the wedding and honeymoon festivities!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 18, 2016 at 10:42 am

      Thanks Kelly 🙂

      Reply
  13. Bethany @ athletic avocado says

    July 18, 2016 at 7:22 am

    Pina coladas are by far my favorite drink! I'd love to try them first thing in the morning (without the alcohol of course;))! As for edible flowers, I tried one the other day with my dinner at a seafood restaurant and it didn't taste like anything haha!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 18, 2016 at 10:42 am

      hahah good to know!! also, kind of weird... but I'll try one next time.

      Reply

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