Healthy Pina Colada Smoothie with Coconut Milk. If you like pina coladaaas then you will like this healthy pina colada smoothie! My healthy pina colada smoothie has just a few simple ingredients. It can be drank as a breakfast smoothie without alcohol or made into a frozen summer cocktail with alcohol.
My Healthy Tropical Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe is:
- Good for you
- Tropical flavor
- Gut healthy
- Good for weight loss
- Can be made with or without alcohol
Want to learn how to make the best smoothies at home? Make sure to read my tutorial on how to make a smoothie at home!
HEALTHY PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS:
You will need these 3 ingredients to make my creamy pina colada smoothie:
- Frozen pineapple
- Frozen banana
- Coconut milk
IS CREAM OF COCONUT THE SAME AS COCONUT MILK?
Cream of coconut is just the fat portion of coconut milk, sweetened with sugar. Coconut milk on the other hand, consists of the fat & water portion of the coconut, giving it a consistency of cow's milk.
IS PINA COLADA HEALTHY?
A classic pina colada consists of a blend of ice, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. These are not totally unhealthy ingredients. But, you can make your pina colada healthier by switching out the pineapple juice for whole pineapple and adding banana.
Looking for a cocktail recipe instead? Try my recipe for the best margarita!
TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST HEALTHY PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE
USE FROZEN RIPE FRUIT. Frozen ripe bananas and pineapple will give you a sweet amazing flavor with no need for sugar.
ADD COLLAGEN OR PROTEIN POWDER. This will lower the blood glucose spike and also make your smoothie even healthier.
BLEND LONG ENOUGH. Make sure no chunks of fruit remain.
FAQ'S
Frequently asked questions about my healthy pina colada smoothie.
Can I make pina colada smoothie with yogurt?
Yes! Add yogurt in for more creaminess and extra protein. Also if you don't like coconut milk, yogurt is a great option to make it creamy without coconut.
Why is pineapple good for you?
Pineapple is high in vitamin C, which is necessary for your immune system, skin health (aids in collagen formation), and iron absorption. Pineapple also contains a high amount of a powerful enzyme called bromelain! Bromelain has the ability to reduce inflammation and be helpful in digestion.
How many calories are in a pina colada smoothie?
This healthy pina colada smoothie has 397 calories and 5 grams of fiber. It also has 18 grams of protein!
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HOW TO MAKE MY HEALTHY PINA COLADA SMOOTHIE:
In a blender add: 1 frozen banana, 1 cup frozen pineapple, and 1 ½ cups coconut milk or coconut kefir.
If you want a pina colada smoothie with no banana, then simply replace the 1 frozen banana with 1 cup of frozen pineapple.
If you want a pina colada smoothie with alcohol then also add the rum to your blender!
Blend your banana pina colada smoothie until no frozen chunks of fruit remain.
Finally, pour your pina colada smoothie into a large glass.
Enjoy!
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Healthy Pina Colada Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 ½ cup coconut milk can sub coconut kefir, almond milk for low FODMAP
Optional add-ins:
- 1 scoop collagen powder
- 1 scoop prebiotic powder
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender: 1 cup frozen pineapple, 1 frozen banana, 1 ½ cup coconut milk, 1 scoop collagen powder, 1 scoop prebiotic powder, and 1 tablespoon hemp seeds. Blend until it is smooth and creamy. Pour into a glass and enjoy this tropical escape right from home!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
Just 3 ingredients and a blender. I love it! ??
Christie
What a simple and delicious smoothie idea Rosemary!!!! I honestly didn't know that's all pina colada was in terms of flavour!! Seriously lol! Thanks for sharing!
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Yes!! Perfect for mid day when it's not quite late enough to have an adult beverage LOL!
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Yes!! If you look up an alcoholic pina colada it is basically pineapple, crem de coconut, frozen ice and rum! Or you can make a "chi chi" and throw in a frozen banana too!