Piña Colada Smoothie

By Erin AlvarezUpdated Oct 01, 2021, Published May 11, 2020

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Total Time 5

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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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5 from 3 votes

Piña Colada Smoothie

By Erin Alvarez

Servings:

Prep: 5

Total: 5

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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.

Ingredients

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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.