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pina colada smoothie in a tall glass with pineapple wedge and pineapple leaf

Piña Colada Smoothie (Vegan or Paleo!)

5 from 3 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
This creamy smoothie channels all the flavor of a virgin piña colada. Don't miss our favorite bonus mix-ins below to round out the nutrition!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Servings: 4 cups (2 large or 4 small servings)
Calories: 109kcal

Ingredients

For The Piña Colada Smoothie

  • 3 cups frozen pineapple chunks about 1 pound/16 ounces
  • 1 cup coconut milk light or full-fat canned coconut milk*
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice or water
  • 2-3 teaspoons honey (or agave syrup, or pure maple syrup)
  • 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
  • Optional: 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

Optional Garnishes To Try:

  • fresh pineapple wedge a maraschino cherrys (or fresh cherries for paleo), fresh mint leaves, whipped coconut cream (or whipped cream)

Instructions

Make The Smoothie:

  • Combine. Add frozen pineapple, coconut milk, pineapple juice (or water), honey or agave, and coconut extract. (Add lime juice, if using.)
  • Blend. Puree until the smoothie is completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides, as needed.
  • Taste & Adjust. Then, taste the smoothie and add more coconut extract, sweetener, or lime juice, to taste.
  • Garnish & Enjoy! Pour the smoothie into glasses and top with your favorite garnishes.

Notes

  • Coconut Milk. You can adjust these based on your nutritional needs. Use coconut cream for a thick, rich smoothie, full-fat coconut milk for a medium-thick option, or lite coconut milk for a lower-fat option. I don't recommend substituting almond milk or other dairy-free milks since the classic flavor of a piña colada is pineapple coconut. 
  • Coconut Extract. This is to mimic the flavor of the sweetened cream of coconut mixer used in a classic piña colada. If you prefer, you can swap it out for rum extract or omit it altogether. 
  • Extras To Add. Try adding a scoop or two of unflavored collagen protein (paleo), some chia seeds, a handful of spinach, or a dollop of yogurt!

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Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: naturally sweetened pina coladas, pina colada mocktails, pina colada smoothie, skinny pina coladas, virgin pina colada recipes, virgin pina coladas

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup Smoothie | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.9g | Protein: 0.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.5g | Sodium: 3.9mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 14.7g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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