If you are looking for a healthy breakfast idea, and love tropical flavors, then you will want to try this Pina Colada Smoothie recipe. Smoothie recipes are a great way to start the day and make an easy breakfast ready in just 5 minutes.
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❤️ Why you'll love it
Simple ingredients: this tropical smoothie is made creamy and delicious with greek yogurt and coconut milk.
Tropical flavor: fresh pineapple and coconut flavor come together for a refreshing smoothie.
Creamy texture: Greek yogurt makes a creamy smoothie and it adds a dose of protein to the morning drink.
🥘 Smoothie Ingredients
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Frozen pineapple
Sweetener (optional): Use granulated sugar, honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup to your own preference.
Ice
🔪 Instructions
- Place the greek yogurt, coconut milk, coconut flakes, and pineapple chunks in blender until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetener (if using) and ice. Blend until frosty.
- Serve smoothie with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
🥄 Equipment
High-speed blender
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
📖 Variations
- Substitute other frozen fruit for a portion of the the pineapple. Frozen banana chunks, blueberries, or strawberries are good choices.
- Add a little rum for a evening cool down beverage.
- Boost the coconut flavor and add a tablespoon of cream of coconut. This also adds sweetness so if adding the coconut cream, don't use any added sugar.
- Turn it into a smoothie bowl and top with fresh pineapple, pitted cherries, toasted coconut, chia seeds, or any other of your favorite toppings.
- Substitute a flavored greek yogurt in place of the plain. Good flavors to try would be pineapple or coconut yogurt.
💭 Tips
- If using added sugar or natural sweetener, start with ½ tablespoon and add to taste.
- Buy fresh pineapple, cut it up and freeze in a freezer safe bag so you have it on hand for an easy breakfast.
- If the smoothie is too thick for you, add a splash of pineapple juice to loosen it up a little.
- Make a double batch and transfer the smoothie mixture into a popsicle mold for a frozen treat.
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Berry Banana Smoothie is a combination of fresh and frozen fruit and fiber packed chia seeds.
Try this Blended Pina Colada adult beverage made with rum for a taste of the tropics at home.
🍽 Serve with..
Serve as a part of breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
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📖 Recipe
Pina Colada Smoothie
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Ingredients
- ½ cup fat free Greek yogurt
- ½ cup light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup frozen pineapple pieces
- Sugar free sweetener to taste
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Place the greek yogurt, coconut milk, coconut flakes, and pineapple chunks in blender until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweetener (if using) and ice. Blend until frosty.
- Serve smoothie with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
I love this smoothie. It is like a little mini tropical vacation.
Pam
How did you know I pulled out my blender? I am going to have to stop at the market for pineapple this will be perfect for my breakfast......or add a little rum to enjoy this labor day weekend.
marye
This is my kind of breakfast! Pinned!
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Shelby, your pina colada smoothie looks like vacay in a glass! On my "to do" list. Thanks and pinned!
Sherri Jo
I would love this... and knowing me, I'd add rum. 🙂 Healthy and happy! <3
Renee Paj
Shelby, this sounds delicious. Love the photos too. Looks so refreshing. I'm so not ready for summer to end!