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This easy Piña Colada Smoothie uses simple ingredients and is naturally sweetened, for a creamy beverage with bright tropical flavor.
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This Smoothie Made Me Famous
While recipes like Cheesy Chicken and Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Breast, and Baked Meatballs may be the ones readers come back for, my family and friends won't let me show up without this Piña Colada Smoothie.
I've been making this for years -- usually alongside taco night (it pairs surprisingly well with Ground Beef Tacos or Instant Pot Chicken Tacos). And every single time, someone asks, Wait, how did you make this taste so good?
The answer is simple: real ingredients that do the work for you. Sweet pineapple, tangy orange juice, creamy coconut milk, and banana blend into something that tastes like a treat and is fresher than what you get at a tropical resort or local restaurant.
Serve it as is or add a splash of coconut rum for the adults. Just like my Homemade Orange Julius, it proves homemade can taste better.
Happy Cooking! xo Kristen
Kristen's Keys for the Best Piña Colada Smoothie
This smoothie comes together in minutes, but a few small details make the difference between good and great, and make you look like you know what you are doing.
- Start with the liquids first. Pour in your juice and coconut milk, then add the banana. This helps the blender blades move freely and prevents everything from getting stuck (and nobody has time to stop and scrape down the blender).
- Use frozen banana for the best texture. This is the key to a naturally sweet smoothie with a thick, creamy consistency. If you don't like banana, frozen pineapple chunks work well here.
- Customize for your crew. Blend one batch, then add coconut rum to individual glasses if desired. Give it a quick stir to mix everything evenly.
- Use canned pineapple to reduce cost. Look for pineapple canned in 100% juice. Use the canned fruit as a snack or to make pineapple zucchini bread, and the juice to make this smoothie.
Serving Suggestions
We may not be sitting on a beach (most days I'm just trying to keep up with the kitchen), but this smoothie brings a little of that feeling home. It's especially perfect alongside bold, flavorful meals, like taco night or anything with a little spice. Below are a few of my favorites!
Pina Colada Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups orange juice, fresh or prepared
- 1 cup canned coconut milk, light or full fat
- 2 medium frozen bananas, broken into chunks for easier blending
- coconut rum, *optional
Instructions
- Pour pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut milk into a high speed blender. Add in the frozen banana, broken into chunks. Place the lid on the blender blend on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So easy yet delicious every time!
I would love this smoothie any time of day. I'm a sucker for pineapple and coconut!
I am so glad you enjoyed
This pina volada recipe was a big letdown. It's not remotely the best pina colada. The orange juice overwhelmed it and turned it into a totally different drink. If your family get used to such a strong orange taste then of course they won't think any pina colada is as good since pina coladas don't call for any orange juice at all.
Hi Maggie. I am sorry you did not enjoy this recipe. It certainly is not like jarred/canned mixed pina coladas. This is a fresh, lighter, naturally sweetened version. A lot of people prefer this, but I understand it was not what you were expecting.
I'm admiring how bubbly it looks. It certainly looks very appetising. I'd take mine with that splash of coconut rum.
We love ours with a splash of rum too!