This paleo Pina Colada Smoothie is one of our newfound favorites in our house. The creamy banana combined with the frozen pineapple is oh so delicious. This quick and easy dairy free drink will make you feel like you are on the beach! This drink is naturally paleo, Whole30, and AIP friendly.
This delicious sweet but refreshing smoothie is perfect for anytime of the day and year with the tropical flavors. It is the perfect addition to any dinner party for those that are alcohol free are still able to enjoy as well. I love to make pre measured smoothie bags for this healthy pina colada smoothie recipe to keep in my freezer so I can enjoy this smoothie within little to no prep.
Smoothies are a great snack to have on the go or a sweet treat to end your day as a healthy dessert. If you love this recipe, you will love the other healthy drinks and mixers I have on my blog like my Strawberry Simple Syrup, Grapefruit Mocktails, Mango and Pineapple Smoothie,Mint Smoothie, Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, Banana Cream Smoothie, Homemade Elderberry Syrup, and Pineapple Banana Smoothie.
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Why You Will Love This Pina Colada Smoothie
- It is so simple! It is simple to make and has simple ingredients. You just dump all of your ingredients into a blender, blend it up, and enjoy!
- Kids will love this recipe too! They will think they are enjoying a sweet treat while they are getting additional nutrients.
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, dairy free, nut free, soy free, added sugar free, whole30, AIP friendly, and paleo.
- If you enjoy this smoothie recipe, you will also enjoy my pineapple margarita mocktail recipe as well!
- You will be able to enjoy this tropical smoothie recipe in five minutes or less!
Ingredients
- Frozen pineapple– I like buying my frozen fruit from Costco! They sell a huge bag and I like to keep it in the freezer so I can eat pineapple all year round 🙂
- Coconut milk-This recipe uses coconut milk because it is AIP friendly, however, if you are not doing AIP you can use almond milk. I like the Trader Joe’s canned coconut milk. It is AIP friendly and is delicious. Whatever brand you end up buying, make sure there are not any crazy additives.
- Banana-the creamy banana combined with the frozen pineapple makes for one silky drink.
- Collagen peptides-I like this brand. Collagen peptides are an approved form of protein powder for both AIP and Whole30. I also sometimes use this protein powder for my finance. While it is not 100% paleo friendly because it contains dairy, I have found he can tolerate it.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- If you do not like coconut milk, you can substitute for liquid of choice such as almond milk, soy milk, oat milk, coconut cream, plant-based milk, or whole milk.
- You can choose to add a protein powder to the smoothie as well for additional nutrients. If you do not use coconut milk, you will want to use a very small amount of coconut extract or add coconut flakes so you still get the coconut flavor.
- For additional nutrients, you can also add chia seeds or flax seeds to the smoothie mixture as well. You can also add additional fresh fruit such as frozen banana or healthy fats.
- If you use a yogurt such as coconut yogurt or cream of coconut, you will need to add additional liquid such as pineapple juice or orange juice to help thin the smoothie some.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turns out in the comments below.
Step by Step Instructions
Photo 1: Place all of the ingredients into the blender. Then, blend the mixture until smooth.
Expert Tips
- Tip # 1: You can use either frozen or fresh pineapple for this recipe. If you use fresh, I would recommend adding some ice to the blender so you achieve the right smoothie consistency.
- Tip # 2: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender and pulse the blender again to make sure the smoothie is fully combined.
- Tip # 3: If you over pour the liquid into the smoothie, you can add more frozen pineapple or ice to thicken the smoothie to the desired creamy texture consistency.
Recipe FAQs
I suggest drinking this smoothie within 4 days of making! Be sure to shake it up prior to drinking.
I have had this blender for years and it still works great! I love how versatile it is.
Collagen peptides are great to help improve skin health and also can help reduce joint pain.
I recommend storing any leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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Paleo Pina Colada Smoothie (AIP, Whole30)
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 3 cups frozen pineapple chunks I like the ones from Costco
- 1 whole banana
- 2 cups coconut milk I like Trader Joe's
- 2 scoops vital proteins collagen peptides see notes above about protein powder
- handful of spinach to make this AIP and whole30 friendly We are all about the extra veggies!
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender and blend!
Mitch says
Wow this looks great!
Allianna Moximchalk says
Thank you!!
Lori says
This is so good!! It is such a treat when you are craving something sweet
Allianna Moximchalk says
So glad you enjoyed this! Thank you
Cassady says
Love, love, LOVED this smoothie! Seriously. I couldn’t believe how few ingredients it required and how perfectly delicious it turned out. I made a special Costco trip just for the frozen pineapple. I made it immediately when I got home and had such a lovely moment sipping this and reading on the couch. Will be adding this to my smoothie rotation!
allianna says
I am so glad you liked it Cassady!! 🙂
The Fed Up Pharmacist says
The perfect treat for post-workout!
allianna says
I am so glad you enjoyed it!!