Description
This refreshing Piña Colada Smoothie is a tropical blend of frozen pineapple and light coconut milk, perfect for a creamy, sweet treat that you can enjoy as a smoothie or a cocktail with optional rum. It's quick to prepare and offers a delightful taste of the islands, ideal for warm days or a festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie
- 3 cups chopped frozen pineapple (ripe for best flavor)
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk (canned or boxed)
- 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1-2 oz white rum (optional for a boozy twist)
For Serving (Optional)
- Coconut whipped cream
- Cherries
- Fresh pineapple slices
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place frozen pineapple and light coconut milk into a high-speed blender. Use the tamper if available to help push ingredients down for smoother blending.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high until creamy and smooth, adding extra coconut milk as needed to achieve desired creaminess and consistency.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the smoothie and add more coconut milk to thin, more pineapple to thicken and increase sweetness, or honey/maple syrup for additional sweetness if desired.
- Add Optional Ingredients: For a protein boost, add a scoop of protein powder and blend briefly until mixed. For a cocktail version, add 1-2 oz white rum and blend again to combine.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour into glasses and optionally top with coconut whipped cream, cherries, fresh pineapple slices, and fresh mint for a festive touch.
- Store Leftovers: Freeze any leftovers in popsicle molds or ice cube trays. If alcohol was added, note they may not fully solidify. To reuse, blend frozen cubes with rum or additional coconut milk to remake the smoothie.
Notes
- Use ripe pineapple for best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Light coconut milk keeps the smoothie creamy but lower in calories than full-fat coconut milk.
- Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup depending on the sweetness of your pineapple.
- Protein powder is optional and can be swapped for hemp seeds or another whole food protein source.
- White rum is optional; skip it for a non-alcoholic smoothie perfect for all ages.
- Leftover smoothie freezes well and makes delicious frozen treats or smoothie cubes for next time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
