This pina colada smoothie is a tropical mix of pineapple and coconut milk blended into a refreshing drink! Made with 3 simple ingredients, it’s cool, creamy and nourishing.

Pina colada smoothie in clear glasses.

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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 a refreshing healthy smoothie recipe with classic tropical flavors similar to my green smoothie recipe!

It tastes like a healthy virgin pina colada but is ready in 5 minutes with only 3 ingredients, plus it’s vegan and gluten-free! My kids LOVE this piña colada smoothie for a healthy snack idea and beg for me to make them all summer.

Recipe Ingredients

Pina colada smoothie ingredients on counter.

Find the full printable recipe with 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 of granulated or coconut sugar brings 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 frozen fruit, mix in 1/2 frozen banana and 1 cup strawberries. Try some mango, too, like in my pineapple smoothie.
  • For more protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder (the flavor will change flavor a bit, but still taste delicious) or add Greek yogurt for a breakfast smoothie.
  • 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.
  • Garnish the mocktail with a fresh pineapple wedge, whipped cream and a cherry for an even more tropical island feel! Also try coconut flakes, fresh mint leaves or sliced strawberries.

How to Make a Pina Colada Smoothie

pina colada smoothie in blender
  • 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 texture You can buy bags of frozen pineapple at the grocery, or cut a fresh pineapple into cubes and freeze it.
  • 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.
Pina colada smoothies in clear glasses.

Storage

  • Store: 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.
  • Freeze: More often than not, I pour any pina colada smoothie leftovers into a popsicle mold and freeze for about 4 hours, or until solid. Then I run warm water on the bottom of the mold to release the pops.
Pina colada smoothie in glass cup.

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

5 from 36 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2
This pina colada smoothie is a tropical mix of frozen pineapple and coconut milk blended into a refreshing drink! Made with 3 simple ingredients, it's creamy, cool and nourishing.
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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 3/4 cup coconut milk (stir first), 1 Tablespoon sugar, 2-3 cups 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.

Last step: Please leave a comment and rating after you make the recipe.

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.

Pina colada smoothies in clear glasses.