Creamy Virgin Piña Colada Smoothie
A quick and easy tropical smoothie that is creamy, sweet, and refreshingly cool, made without alcohol. Perfect for a tropical escape in a glass.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 4 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) frozen pineapple chunks, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup (120ml) canned coconut cream
- 1 ripe medium banana
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, a few)
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and measure ingredients: Place frozen pineapple chunks, coconut cream, banana, fresh lime juice, and optional honey or maple syrup into your blender.
- Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until thick, creamy, and smooth. Pause and scrape down the sides if needed.
- Check texture and sweetness. If too thick, add a few ice cubes or a splash of water or almond milk and blend briefly. Add more sweetener if desired. Add vanilla extract and pulse once or twice if using.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses. Optionally garnish with a pineapple wedge or toasted coconut.
Notes
Use frozen pineapple chunks for thickness and chill without watering down the smoothie. Fresh lime juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor. Coconut cream is thicker and richer than coconut milk and essential for creamy texture. Adjust sweetness carefully to avoid overpowering natural fruit flavors. Can substitute banana with Greek yogurt for more protein or almond milk for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 12 oz (350 ml)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 27.5
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3.5
Keywords: virgin piña colada, smoothie, tropical smoothie, coconut cream smoothie, pineapple smoothie, non-alcoholic drink, healthy smoothie