Take your tastebuds to the tropical land with this pina colada smoothie bowl!
A refreshing blend that recreates your favorite cocktail with only 3 ingredients.
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Dive into tropical bliss with this Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl! It’s a delicious mix of pineapple, coconut, and a hint of banana. Perfect for a sunny breakfast or snack.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup low fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender or a food processor, add all the ingredients.
- Blend for at least 4-5 minutes. If needed, add a touch more pineapple juice to help the blending.
- If using a food processor, make sure you stop a few times to scrape off the sides for an even blend.
- Dollop the smoothie onto a bowl and add your favorite toppings!
- Now dig in!
Notes
*For smoothie bowl benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie Bowl
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie bowl
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 43.2g
- Fat: 7.4g
- Carbohydrates: 54.2g
- Fiber: 4.2g
- Protein: 2.6g
Why You Will Love This Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl
- Simplicity: With just three ingredients—frozen pineapple, low-fat coconut milk, and pineapple juice—this smoothie bowl is incredibly easy to make.
- Delicious Tropical Flavor: The combination of pineapple and coconut milk creates a classic Piña Colada flavor that’s both refreshing and satisfying, transporting you to tropical beaches with each spoonful.
- Nutrient-Rich: This smoothie bowl is a great source of Vitamin C. It also provides manganese, and other nutrients.
- Light and Refreshing: The ingredients make this smoothie bowl light and easy on the stomach, perfect for a summertime breakfast or an afternoon refreshment.
- Versatile: Though simple, this smoothie bowl can be easily customized with various toppings like shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or fresh tropical fruits to enhance texture and nutritional value.
- Sweet-Craving Curbing: This smoothie bowl is ideal for people who want to curb their sweet tooth in a health way.
- Diet-Friendly: Suitable for vegans and those on a gluten-free diet, this smoothie bowl can be enjoyed by many!
If you enjoy this pina colada smoothie, I recommend that you also try my marbled coconut cloud smoothie and my strawberry coconut milk smoothie.
Smoothie Variations And Recipe Notes
You can easily change the recipe if you want.
Plenty of ways to customize it to suit your ingredients or taste preferences.
Feel free to experiment on your own, or you could try some of my recommendations below:
- Add Another Fruit: Add 1 ripe banana, for a sweeter and creamier smoothie bowl.
- Swap The Fruit Juice: Cut down the sugar content by replacing the pineapple juice
- Add a Citrus Element: I know this may sound strange, but I added 1/2 orange once, and I loved the citrus taste! Try it and let me know what you think!
- Add More Protein: If you are not vegan, add 1/2 cup of yogurt, but reduce the coconut milk to 1/4 cup. You can also use protein powder to increase the protein.
- Boost With Superfoods: You can add chia seeds, flaxseeds, or anything else you like or fancy.
How to Make The Perfect Pina Colada Smoothie Bowl
- Use Frozen Fruit: Planning ahead and freezing your fruit ahead of time is crucial. Alternatively, you can pre-buy frozen fruit. I always have frozen fruit ready to go in the freezer.
- Use a High-Speed Blender: To make this smoothie bowl, you will need a high-speed blender. Or, you could make this smoothie bowl using a food processor.
- Chill The Serving Bowl: I like to freeze my serving bowl for 5-10 minutes while I am preparing the smoothie. It helps keep the smoothie cooler for longer once it’s served.
- Enhance With Toppings: Add toppings that complement the smoothie bowl. I love adding seeds, nuts, even granola, etc.
- Eat ASAP: As soon as the smoothie bowl is served, eat it immediately, as it will start to thaw. It’s like ice cream!
The Equipment
Blender Type | Suitability |
---|---|
Nutribullet 600 & 900 | ✓ |
Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
Oster 6640 Blender | x |
Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
Wamife Blender | x |
The key is to use a high-powered blender.
However, cheaper blenders like Nutribullet 600 and 900 series can work with this recipe too.