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This Pineapple Coconut Smoothie is a frozen virgin Piña Colada that will transport you poolside at your favorite resort. And if you want to add some rum, no judgment here – just be sure your kids don’t sneak a sip of yours! 🙂
I won’t be going to any beach resorts this year (unfortunately), but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream. This frosty summery beverage is a classic poolside sip, usually made with rum. I stuck to making a virgin version – something the kids can enjoy too. Get out the slip-n-slide for the kids, a lounge chair for yourself and a pitcher of this Pineapple Coconut Smoothie. Who needs a resort when you’ve got this?!
This quick and easy smoothie needs only 3 ingredients with an optional 4th.
It’s important to use frozen fruits. I always have bags of store-bought frozen fruit in my freezer for situations such as this.
And I purposely buy more bananas each week than I know we will eat fresh so I can freeze the leftovers when they turn brown. Simply peel the over-ripe bananas, slice them and lay the slices on a plate or baking sheet in one even layer. Stick the plate or baking sheet into the freezer. Once the banana slices are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag for easier storage.
Ok, so, you could totally use fresh fruits and it would still be super yummy; it just won’t be the frozen beach drink of your dreams.
You could totally turn these dairy free smoothies into an adults-only summer treat by adding a shot or two of rum. But, if you do this you should probably make a virgin batch for the kids anyway because they are going to want this refreshing fruity goodness too!
Or maybe turn this smoothie into popsicles! Again, with or without the rum – just make sure to label them well if you do both! 🙂
More vegan smoothies
- Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
- Coconut Water Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie
- Strawberry Apple Smoothie
- Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie
- Cranberry Smoothie
If you love the pineapple-coconut combo, be sure to also check out my Pineapple Coconut Muffins!
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Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups full fat coconut milk I like Golden Star, which contains no additives, gums or thickeners
- 3 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 frozen banana
- ½ teaspoon vanilla optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth, preferably on the “Frozen” setting if your blender has one*.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Theresa says
What can be substituted for the banana?
Jenn Sebestyen says
You can try just leaving it out. It should be sweet enough from the pineapple alone. If you need to thicken a bit, try adding 1/4 cup of raw oats. If you feel you need more sweetness, add a pitted date or two. Enjoy!
Tally erp 9 says
This sounds amazing!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Tally! Enjoy!
Becca Amuse Your Bouche says
I’ve used this combination of fruits before and I love it (anything pina colada-esque is good with me!), but I’ve never frozen the fruit first to make it slushie-like – genius idea!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Becca! It is totally like the beachy resort cocktails…yum! 🙂
choclette says
I’m lucky enough to be close enough to beaches, but sadly don’t have a garden big enough to sit in. These sound totally fabulous and I will now be on the lookout for frozen pineapple.
Jenn S. says
You are so lucky to be by so many beaches! We have a very small beach near us, but it’s definitely not like a beach getaway. I hope you love these, Choclette! Thanks!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
This is like a sippable tropical cloud, so dreamy! There is no doubt in my mind that I will love this <3
Jenn S. says
I love that description!! Thanks, Natalie! You will love it!
Jan says
Combination of coconut and pineapple is always a great one, Jenn. I like how you serve the smoothie in the dessert glasses 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Jan! It’s actually a margarita glass, but whatever works, right?! Thanks for stopping by!
Strength and Sunshine says
I think the best smoothies are the tropical ones <3 SOOO good, like really! You can't turn it down!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Rebecca! I definitely won’t be turing it down – such a perfect refresher for summer. I’m totally making popsicles with them next week!