Description
This Strawberry Piña Colada Smoothie is a tropical, dairy-free delight that blends the sweet flavors of frozen strawberries, pineapple chunks, and banana with creamy coconut milk and pineapple juice. Perfect for a refreshing summer drink or a healthy breakfast option, this smoothie offers a naturally sweet, vibrant, and creamy texture with optional add-ins to suit your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ banana (fresh or frozen)
Liquids
- ¾ cup coconut milk (canned for creaminess or carton for lighter texture)
- ½ cup pineapple juice
Optional Ingredients
- 1–2 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- ½ cup ice (optional, for thicker texture)
- fresh strawberries or pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple chunks, banana, coconut milk, and pineapple juice to have everything ready for blending.
- Blend Smoothie: Add the frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple, banana, coconut milk, and pineapple juice to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, ensuring all fruit is well pureed.
- Taste and Sweeten: Taste the smoothie and add 1–2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter flavor. Blend again briefly to combine the sweetener evenly.
- Adjust Thickness: For a thicker texture, add ½ cup of ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the ice is fully crushed and incorporated.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with fresh strawberries or pineapple wedges if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the freshest flavor and texture.
Notes
- For an adult version, add a splash of rum to the blender for a tropical cocktail twist.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for the banana to make the smoothie creamier and add protein.
