2-Ingredient Piña Colada Smoothie

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Glasses of our piña colada smoothie recipe surrounded by mint, fresh pineapple, and cherries

Nothing tastes like summer or a day at the beach like a piña colada. Our simple version requires just 2 ingredients: frozen ripe pineapple and coconut milk.

Let us show you how it’s done, plus easy ways to add protein if enjoying as a smoothie, or booze if enjoying as a cocktail. 

Fresh pineapple and coconut milk

What Is a Piña Colada?

The piña colada is a frozen blended drink that originated in Puerto Rico. It’s typically made from coconut, rum, pineapple juice, and ice.

Our inspired version uses whole pineapple instead of juice, and we freeze it so there’s no need to add ice! The result is more fiber and nutrients, plus a smooth and creamy texture.

Frozen pineapple chunks and coconut milk for making a piña colada

The frozen pineapple and coconut milk are blended up. Then, depending on the sweetness of your pineapple, you may choose to add a little honey or maple syrup.

For added protein, you can optionally add plain or vanilla protein powder. Or, for a whole food protein source, try a tablespoon or so of hemp seeds!

To make it boozy, add 1-2 ounces of white rum. You’ll be feeling like you’re on the beach in no time!

Blender of creamy piña colada smoothie

We hope you LOVE this piña colada smoothie! It’s:

Tart
Sweet
Creamy
Refreshing
Versatile
& Delicious!

It’s the perfect summer drink or great for any time you want to be immediately transported into vacation mode! For an extra special twist, top with coconut whipped cream, fresh mint, and cherries.

If you want to nerd out on piña coladas, check out this authentic recipe that provides some piña colada history, or this article for three inspired, craft versions of this popular cocktail.

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Glasses of our piña colada smoothie recipe

2-Ingredient Piña Colada Smoothie

The flavors of your favorite beach cocktail simplified into a 2-ingredient smoothie. This refreshing smoothie requires just 5 minutes and 1 blender to make. Plus, easy ways to enjoy as a protein smoothie or blended cocktail.
Author Minimalist Baker
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Vegan piña coladas topped with coconut whipped cream, pineapple, mint, and cherries
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 (Smoothies)
Course Smoothie
Cuisine Caribbean-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Freezer Friendly 1 month
Does it keep? No

Ingredients

SMOOTHIE

  • 3 cups chopped frozen pineapple (ripe for best flavor)
  • 3/4 cup light coconut milk (or canned or boxed)
  • 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional // only if pineapple isn’t sweet enough)
  • 1 scoop plain or vanilla protein powder (or add whole food source such as hemp seeds // optional)
  • 1-2 oz white rum to make it boozy (optional)

FOR SERVING optional

Instructions

  • To a high-speed blender add frozen pineapple and coconut milk (we prefer light canned). Then blend on high until creamy and smooth, using the tamper (if available) to push down and blend more easily. Add more coconut milk as needed to facilitate blending and ensure creaminess.
  • Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more coconut milk for creaminess, pineapple to thicken // add sweet-tart flavor, or a bit of honey or maple syrup (optional) for additional sweetness.
  • If enjoying as a smoothie, you have the option of adding a bit of protein powder of choice, such as plain or vanilla. If enjoying as a cocktail, add 1-2 oz of your favorite rum (white is preferred) and blend again to combine.
  • Enjoy fresh as is, or top with coconut whipped cream, a cherry, a slice of pineapple, and mint (all optional).
  • If you have leftovers, freeze into popsicles or ice cube molds (if you’ve already added booze, they likely won’t firm up all the way). When ready to use, simply blend the piña colada ice cubes in your blender with rum or additional coconut milk.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 365 Light Coconut Milk and without optional ingredients.

Nutrition (1 of 2 servings)

Serving: 1 smoothie Calories: 172 Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 1.3 g Fat: 5.7 g Saturated Fat: 4.3 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 8 mg Potassium: 270 mg Fiber: 3.5 g Sugar: 24.4 g Vitamin A: 144 IU Vitamin C: 118.31 mg Calcium: 32.18 mg Iron: 0.72 mg

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  1. Sally G says

    I have fresh pineapple so rarely that I hate to do anything but enjoy it as is. Would it be possible to use canned pineapple, or perhaps one can buy frozen pineapple? (Wondering how well canned pineapple freezes.)

  2. Lisa says

    I loved this simple, adaptable recipe. I made it for (1) and used 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks and 1/2 cup of frozen banana slices. I was doing a cleanse, so I replaced the maple syrup with 1 tsp. of lucuma powder, which has a maple-y flavor. I’ll definitely make again, and it tastes soooo decadent, for as healthy as it truly is!

  3. Kat says

    Wow this is delicious!! I split it in half to make just one for myself and had to add a little more coconut milk to get it to blend smoothly but WOW! So delicious and simple.

  4. Ramae Hamrin says

    This was delicious, even without the rum! Threw some fresh kale in there, which threw off the color, but it was every bit as yummy. Thanks for the great recipe! 🥤

  5. Nic says

    This recipe is so simple and delish — thank you! I really want to find these shorter glasses that you used here and in the watermelon juice recipe, so I searched MB’s Kitchen Essentials, but with no luck. Can you please share a link? Thank you!

  6. Anne says

    Thanks for the recipe, I bought the ingredients to make this as soon as my pineapple ripens! It’s always been my “island drink”! Also, I noticed the last few posts when you featured a recipe with a history or from another culture, you gave info about the original recipe. I know that’s becoming an issue in the food world today, giving credit to the original source, and I’m happy to see it! Thank you!