Piña Colada Smoothie
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Creamy, tasty, and refreshing Piña Colada Smoothie will have you feeling like you are on vacation in a tropical island. Made with frozen banana, pineapple, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, collagen peptides and coconut milk. This smoothie makes for a healthy and nutrient-dense breakfast or snack.
Piña Colada Smoothie
This Piña Colada Smoothie is a healthy twist on a classic drink. This version of a piña colada may not be spiked, but it’s just as delicious and turned into a nutrient-dense smoothie. Creamy, tasty, and refreshing Piña Colada Smoothie will have you feeling like you are on vacation in a tropical island. Made with frozen banana, pineapple, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, collagen peptides and coconut milk. This smoothie makes for a healthy and nutrient-dense breakfast or snack.
Ingredients needed to make Piña Colada Smoothie:
- Frozen Banana– Makes smoothie so creamy.
- Frozen Pineapple– You can also use fresh, just add more ice.
- Vanilla Extract– Adds depth to the flavor.
- Chia Seeds– Add protein and nutrients.
- Plain Greek Yogurt– For more protein and makes smoothie creamier.
- Collagen Peptides– For added protein and also adds creaminess.
- Unsweetened Coconut Milk– Or any preferred milk.
- Ice– Makes smoothie thicker.
Equipment needed to make Piña Colada Smoothie:
- High Speed Blender– You can also use a regular blender, you may just have to cut the frozen fruit smaller or let out thaw-out a bit. You may also blend a little longer to break down the ice.
How to make Piña Colada Smoothie:
- Step 1– Place ingredients in a blender; frozen banana, pineapple, vanilla extract, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, collagen peptides, ice and coconut milk. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth texture is reached.
- Step 2– Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use pineapple or coconut flavored Greek yogurt- for more of a piña colada flavor.
- Add frozen cauliflower rice– Also adds creaminess and texture to your smoothie, plus it adds more nutrition.
- Substitute for chia seeds- Use hemp hearts or any nuts like almonds or cashews.
- Substitute for coconut milk- Coconut milk is best for this recipe to really give it that piña colada flavor. However, if you need a substitute for it, you can use oat milk.
How to serve Piña Colada Smoothie:
I like to serve this piña colada smoothie just like a classic piña colada; in a glass with a slice of pineapple for a garnish. This will really have you feeling like you’re on a tropical vacation! You can serve this smoothie for either breakfast, afternoon pick me up or post-workout snack.
Piña Colada Smoothie FAQ’s:
How do you know if a pineapple is ready to be cut?
There are a few ways you can tell if a pineapple is ready to be cut open.
- Color and the texture- If the pineapple is a yellowish color yet still has hints of green then it’s good to go. When it’s too green it’s not ready. Too yellow, hinting at a brownish color, means it’s starting to go bad.
- Smelling it- If you smell the bottom of a pineapple and it has that sweet pineapple smell then it’s a good sign it’s ready.
- Tugging on its leaves- If you gently tug the leaves and they easily come off then that also means the pineapple is ripe enough to be cut open.
How to cut a pineapple:
The easiest way to cut a pineapple is by using a pineapple corer. Cut the top of the pineapple off, then proceed to insert the corer inside of the pineapple. Then you just have to twist it up and the skin will be removed from the fruit. This tool will also remove the pineapple’s core. Hence it being a corer. Then Just slice your pineapple into circles and then dice.
Can you use another milk?
Yes. You can use any kind of milk you’d like. However, coconut milk gives this piña colada smoothie the classic tropical flavor of a classic piña colada.
Can I use fresh fruit for this smoothie?
You can use either fresh or frozen fruit for this smoothie. If you use fresh fruit, just add more ice.
Meal Prepping it:
This Piña Colada Smoothie is very simple to make and great to add to your weekly meal plan. You can meal prep by adding your banana and measured pineapple to freezer bags. Keep them frozen until you are ready to make your smoothie. Once you are ready to blend your smoothie, add your frozen fruit to a blender along with the rest of ingredients.
Storing Piña Colada Smoothie:
Place any leftover piña colada smoothie in a mason jar tightly sealed. Keep refrigerated for up to 1-2 days. If the smoothie starts to separate, shake or blend again until smooth texture is reached.
Can Piña Colada Smoothie be frozen?
I wouldn’t freeze the smoothie itself because this will drastically change the texture. However, you can freeze the fruit ahead of time and blend with their rest of ingredients once you are ready to make your smoothie.
Did you like this Piña Colada Smoothie recipe? You may also like these other smoothie recipes:
- Apple Pie Smoothie
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Espresso Almond Butter Smoothie
- Chocolate Cherry Superfood Smoothie
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
Piña Colada Smoothie
Creamy, tasty, and refreshing Piña Colada Smoothie will have you feeling like you are on vacation in a tropical island. Made with frozen banana, pineapple, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, collagen peptides and coconut milk. This smoothie makes for a healthy and nutrient-dense breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1.5 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 1.5 cups unsweetened coconut milk
- ice
Instructions
Place ingredients in a blender; frozen banana, pineapple, vanilla extract, chia seeds, Greek yogurt, collagen peptides, ice and coconut milk. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth texture is reached.
Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use pineapple or coconut flavored Greek yogurt- for more of a piña colada flavor.
- Add frozen cauliflower rice– Also adds creaminess and texture to your smoothie, plus it adds more nutrition.
- Substitute for chia seeds- Use hemp hearts or any nuts like almonds or cashews.
- Substitute for coconut milk- Coconut milk is best for this recipe to really give it that piña colada flavor. However, if you need a substitute for it, you can use oat milk.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
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