2-Ingredient Piña Colada Smoothie
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2-Ingredient Piña Colada Smoothie
Description
This recipe showcases a simple, two-ingredient piña colada smoothie made by blending frozen pineapple chunks with light coconut milk until smooth and creamy. The frozen pineapple contributes a thick texture and natural tart sweetness, while coconut milk adds a rich, tropical creaminess that defines the flavor profile.
Optional ingredients such as honey or maple syrup add sweetness if the pineapple is less ripe, and protein powder offers additional nutrition. For an alcoholic variation, white rum blends in smoothly to create a refreshing cocktail.
The smoothie can be served as is or garnished with coconut whipped cream, fresh cherries, pineapple slices, and mint for an attractive presentation. Leftovers can be frozen into popsicles or ice cubes to enjoy later, although alcohol content may affect freezing.
Ingredients
SMOOTHIE
- 3 cups pineapple ripe for best flavor, chopped frozen
- 3/4 cup coconut milk or canned or boxed, light
- 1-2 tsp honey optional // only if pineapple isn’t sweet enough, or maple syrup
- 1 coop plain or vanilla protein powder (or add whole food source such as hemp seeds // optional)
- 1-2 oz white rum optional, to make it boozy
FOR SERVING optional
- Coconut whipped cream
- Cherry
- pineapple fresh
- mint fresh
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.
Notes
- Use ripe, frozen pineapple for best flavor and natural sweetness in the smoothie.
- Adjust coconut milk quantity during blending for desired creaminess and thickness.
- If using alcohol, note that the mixture may not freeze solid if frozen for popsicles.
- Protein powder or whole food additions such as hemp seeds can be included to increase nutritional value if desired.
- Nutrition estimates exclude optional ingredients like honey and rum for accuracy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2(Smoothies)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 172 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.3g | 3% |
| Fat | 5.7g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3g | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 8mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3.5g | 14% |
| Sugar | 24.4g | 49% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 118.31mg | 131% |
| Calcium | 32.18mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.72mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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