Tastes just like summer! Take a break, slip on some shades, a big floppy hat and enjoy the sunshine with this piña colada smoothie - just close your eyes and pretend you're in the tropics!
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I just adore this tropical fruit smoothie with it's 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 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 Smoothie
For the coconut flakes, I like to use Let's Do Organic Shredded, Unsweetened Coconut. I don't mind buying it in bulk since I use it for making granola bars and in cookie recipes frequently. But if you only want to buy a little, you can find smaller packages at Whole Foods or Trader Joes.
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 it's 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 ½ cup light cream plus ⅛ teaspoon coconut extract for this recipe.
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.
- 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 hours later you'll have healthy pina colada ice pops!
More Smoothie Recipes
Next time, try one of these easy smoothie recipes:
- Strawberry Pina Colada Smoothie
- Mango Orange Juice Smoothie
- Best Blueberry Smoothie
- Pineapple Cranberry Smoothie
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 oz cream of coconut
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chopped
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- ⅓ cup coconut flakes
Instructions
- Add the prepared fruit and the rest of the ingredients into a high-speed blender.4 oz cream of coconut, 2 cups pineapple juice, ⅓ cup coconut flakes, 1 cup fresh pineapple
- Process until it is smooth and creamy.
Notes
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keri @ shaken together says
This pina colada smoothie might even motivate me to get out in the garden! Sounds delicious!!
brenda says
I love pina coladas, but I never thought to make a smoothie! What a great idea, thanks!
ColleenB. says
Our air conditioning is out so this sure does look cool and refreshing right about now
sandra says
I love pina coladas, especially if I'm at a beach
Liz says
Sounds so yummy. Thank you Ang.
Juanita says
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.
Ang Paris says
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!