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This Pina Colada Smoothie is the Perfect Summer Drink

0 · Jun 11, 2020 · Stephanie · 13 Comments

Pina Colada Smoothie - HelloVeggie.co

After learning how to cut a pineapple, the natural thing to do was … make a pina colada smoothie! Because making yummy beverages is pretty much my favorite thing. My mom always ordered virgin pina coladas on our (rare) family vacations so this reminds me of carefree summer days. And this version is a wee bit more healthy than the usual calorie loaded drink, since it’s free of any added sugar or sweetener.

And it is sooo good. I knocked over one of the glasses while taking pictures and seriously contemplated slurping it up with a straw. The fact that others were present was pretty much the only thing that stopped me. So there you have it.

While I’m all for smoothies for breakfast, this is a perfect an afternoon snack. It’s perfect because you don’t actually have to cook, yet you’re not just eating fruit either. Kids love it and mom can kick back and pretend she’s on a desert island with an actual pina colada on hand. Even more, leftovers make awesome popsicles, so don’t worry if the servings turn out a little larger than you expected.

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Pina Colada Smoothie - Hello Veggie

Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe

The ingredients are nothing fancy – pineapple, banana, coconut milk and shredded coconut – things you can find in every grocery store. But combined, they’re utterly delicious. The banana and coconut make this smoothie creamy and filling, while the pineapple adds plenty of health benefits to the mix.

Rich in vitamin C and manganese, pineapple helps support the immune system and metabolism, aids growth, and is considered an antioxidant. Bananas are not too shabby either – they contain fiber and antioxidants, as well as vitamins B6, C, copper and potassium. Finally, coconut is an important source of protein and minerals. One of these minerals, manganese, is responsible for the metabolism of carbs and cholesterol, and contributes to bone health.

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Energy-Boosting Green Tea, Peach and Ginger Smoothie

This means that while you’re sipping on your pina colada smoothie, you are also strengthening your body from the inside out.

Pina Colada Smoothie - Hello Veggie

Pina Colada Smoothie

Easy, delicious, vegan, summer-ready pina colada smoothie
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Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2

Equipment

  • blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh chopped pineapple
  • 1 banana frozen
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
  • handful ice

Instructions
 

  • Put everything in a blender and puree till smooth. 
  • Pour into a cup and garnish with pineapple. You can add protein powder if using as a meal replacement.
Keyword pina colada, smoothie
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  1. McKenna Lou says

    August 8, 2013 at 10:22 am

    Okay!!! This looks simply mouth watering. xx. McKenna (Lou) Ryan

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  2. hanie says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:15 pm

    Very Nice!! Oh please, what photo editing app do you use on ur pictures?! I love eet! 😀

    Reply
  3. Alison @ Get Your Pretty On says

    August 8, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    I hate to admit this but I never knew how to cut a pineapple. 🙂 But oh my, pineapple, banana and coconut are heavenly together and this looks incredible!

    Reply
  4. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    August 8, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Must be very tasty!

    Reply
  5. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    August 8, 2013 at 9:27 pm

    I’ll happily have a smoothie at any time of the day if it looks like this!

    Reply
  6. emilie says

    August 8, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    that looks sooo good !

    Reply
  7. Marlene aka Ouma Miaau says

    August 9, 2013 at 5:01 am

    Hmmmm! Lekker (nice)!!!

    Reply
  8. elle sees says

    August 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

    i can almost taste this!! this looks amazing.

    Reply
  9. elle sees says

    August 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

    i can almost taste this!! this looks amazing.

    Reply
  10. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    August 10, 2013 at 6:55 pm

    Ooh, making these into popsicles–YES! I would eat those all summer long.

    Reply
  11. Susanna says

    August 11, 2013 at 11:07 pm

    This looks amazing, please move a bit closer so I can come over frequently to be your taste tester 🙂

    Reply
  12. Emily Smith // The Best of this Life says

    August 12, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    I love all things smoothie and this one is no exception – I have all the ingredients and my pregnant self is about to have a night time snack 🙂

    Reply
  13. Melvina says

    December 16, 2016 at 2:15 pm

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