Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe
Pina Colada Smoothies taste just like summer! Take a break, slip on some shades, and a big floppy hat, and enjoy the sunshine with our pina colada smoothie recipe – just close your eyes and pretend you’re in the tropics!
I just adore this tropical fruit smoothie with its creamy texture and coconut flavor!
I can whip up this virgin pina colada smoothie in minutes. It’s just the thing when I want to relax and pretend I’m in Hawaii or some other tropical vacation spot.
Made with fresh fruit, and no alcohol, it’s a kid-friendly treat, too.
Ingredients
To make this amazing and healthy smoothie recipe, you just need a few simple ingredients!
- Coconut cream
- fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
- Pineapple Juice
- Coconut Flakes
Best Coconut Flakes For Pina Colada Smoothies
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For the coconut flakes, I like to use this unsweetened shredded coconut. I don’t mind buying it in bulk since I use it for making granola bars and in cookie recipes frequently. However, if you only want to buy a little, you can find smaller packages at Whole Foods or Trader Joes.
Equipment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pina Coladas are a sweet cocktail made with rum, pineapples, and coconuts. They have been the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978! Yup! Pina Coladas were first created in Puerto Rico in the 1970s.
Cream of coconut is a smooth, thick liquid made from fresh coconuts. This is what helps gives the pina colada smoothie its wonderful texture and flavor. It is often found in the ethnic foods section of your grocery store.
If you need a substitute for cream of coconut you can use 1/2 cup light cream plus 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract for this recipe.
Alternatively, you can use coconut milk or coconut water if you prefer.
Recipe Variations
- Do you like your pina colada smoothies to be more like a slushie? Then feel free to add more ice! If you prefer to have something that can easily be slurped through a pretty straw, use less ice. It’s all up to you!
- Add a fresh or frozen banana for extra potassium, which helps to make this a great healthy breakfast option.
- For a healthier version, use coconut milk or coconut water instead of cream of coconut.
- Now should you decide you want to up the ante with this smoothie, you can add in 3 ounces of golden or coconut rum and you have an adult-only treat!
- Pour this smoothie mixture into a popsicle mold and pop it into the freezer. A couple of hours later you’ll have healthy pina colada ice pops!
More Smoothie Recipes
We hope you love our Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe! Next time, try one of these easy smoothie recipes:
Pina Colada Smoothie
You can make these for your kids without any guilt. These are actually packed with vitamins!
Virgin Pina Colada Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream of coconut
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1/3 cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add the prepared fruit and the rest of the ingredients into a high-speed blender.4 ounces cream of coconut, 2 cups pineapple juice, 1/3 cup coconut flakes, 1 cup fresh pineapple
- Process until it is smooth and creamy.
This pina colada smoothie might even motivate me to get out in the garden! Sounds delicious!!
I love pina coladas, but I never thought to make a smoothie! What a great idea, thanks!
I love pina coladas, especially if I’m at a beach
Sounds so yummy. Thank you Ang.
What is cream of coconut? Can it be purchased in any grocery store? I am presently in PR so would love to try this recipe.
Cream of coconut is a smooth, thick liquid made from fresh coconuts. It is thick and very sweet and maybe found in the ethnic foods section of your grocery store; look for Goya or Coca Real brands. If you need a substitute for cream of coconut you can use 1/2 cup light cream plus 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract for this recipe. Enjoy!