This Pina Colada Green Smoothie has been a long time favorite that makes getting your greens in sweet and tasty!
I have a history of coming up with a new green smoothie recipe, and then I drink it on repeat for months on end! The only thing I do try and vary is the type of greens I use in my smoothie. This way you don’t overdose on one particular green, and you rotate through the different nutrients.
Last winter my obsession I was drinking non-stop was this Pineapple Orange Banana Green Smoothie. And the winter before that, it was this Berry Green Smoothie, (which conveniently uses frozen berries).
Going into this winter season, it’s been all about this Pina Colada Green Smoothie. I’ve been drinking it most days of the week, and I just never get tired of it.
The only thing I’d say about this particular smoothie, is it’s best consumed right away. There’s something that goes wonky with the coconut flavor in this smoothie if it sits for a few hours.
Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like the coconut flavor I love in this smoothie turns soapy in nature a few hours later. Tyler said the same thing, so it might not be just me, and I thought I’d warn you not to keep it in the fridge.
Meal Prepping Tip: Another thing I love about this smoothie, is it still tastes great even if you’re using frozen fruit. As part of our weekly meal prep, I often cut up a whole pineapple and freeze it. Then whenever I have ripe bananas and I’m not ready to use them, I peel/slice/and freeze them as well.
I love the vibrant bright green color and tropical flavors of this smoothie. You can almost picture yourself sipping away on a beach somewhere – or is that just me as well!?!
More Green Smoothie Inspiration:
- Mango Lime Green Smoothie
- Berry Green Smoothie
- Pineapple Orange Banana Green Smoothie
- Protein Packed Mandarin Green Smoothie
- Ginger Peach Green Smoothie
Three things I love to add to this smoothie are:
- A touch of vanilla extract enhances the whole tropical thing even more.
- Or a slice or two of fresh ginger for immune boosting and great flavor.
- And finally I almost always add a tablespoon (for 64 ounces of smoothie) of spirulina powder to my green smoothies. You can read more here about my favorite Superfood Smoothie Boosters. But spirulina is one of my favorites because it’s absolutely packed with nutrition, including the all important beauty vitamin – vitamin A!
Pina Colada Green Smoothie
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Yield: about 7 cups 1x
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced fresh pineapple, 15 ounces
- 2 ripe peeled bananas, frozen for a creamier smoothie
- 1 cup coconut milk, from the can
- 2 cups baby spinach, or kale
- 1 cup coconut water
- Optional smoothie booster add-ins: Hawaiian spirulina or barley grass juice powder
- Measurements to make 2 cups of smoothie:
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple, 5 ounces
- 1/2 ripe peeled bananas, frozen for a creamier smoothie
- 1/3 cup coconut milk, from the can
- 2/3 cup baby spinach, or kale
- 1/3 cup coconut water
- Optional smoothie booster add-ins: Hawaiian spirulina or barley grass juice powder
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a high powered blender, and blend until smooth. Add your choice of smoothie booster, I love the Hawaiian spirulina in this smoothie. It’s packed with all sorts of beauty vitamins and minerals great for glowing skin.
- Serve the smoothie right away, or refrigerate and consume within 1-2 hours for the best flavor.
Notes
The nutritional information is calories per cup of smoothie.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Wow! Sooo colorful and nutritious!!
Thank you, it’s one of my favorite ways to add more greens!
You always make the prettiest smoothies!!
Thanks so much!
YES! I love green smoothies, and this one, with pineapple and banana! YUM!
I do too, and especially with pineapple!
I want one! My daughter was just asking me if I could make a smoothie tonight, it’s too late but I told her tomorrow we can … and I want this one! So pretty in the green mason jars too.
I sure hope you both enjoy it! 🙂
Love the idea of this – I love smoothies as a treat – and Pina Colada flavours are my favourite! Love your images too 🙂
Thank you, I love pina colada flavors too!
First off – that looks amazing! Second… that sounds DELISH!
Thank you, it’s probably my all time favorite green smoothie, I just love the creaminess in this one!
SUCH pretty colors!!! LOVE pineapple in smoothies so much. Pinned!
Thank you, I love pineapple too in smoothies, but especially green ones because it covers any ‘green’ taste!
I love Piña Colada anything. This looks amazing!
Me too, that coconut pineapple combo is so good!
What a gorgeous smoothie! You know I’m all over this one, Kari!!!
Thank you, I sure hope you enjoy it! 🙂
This sounds amazing! And I love how vibrant the color is.
Thank you, it’s such a good combo, I couldn’t help but make it into a green smoothie!