With this Green Pina Colada Smoothie, you can have healthy breakfast taste just like your favorite cocktail! Delicious pineapple is combined with coconut milk and a healthy dose of fresh spinach.
It is flu season, and the no good very bad sick-making germs are going around everywhere. They buzz in the air! But - I am not giving in. They will not win. I am still trying to ward off the viruses by consuming as many immune-boosting foods and drinks as possible.
This Green Piña Colada Smoothie, for example, makes a great nutrient-and-vitamin-filled breakfast, lunch or snack. And can you believe that despite its colour, it truly tastes like a cocktail that should be sipped somewhere on a tropical island? How is that for warm, flu-fighting thoughts?? The orange, setting sun, the pink horizon, white, sugary sand undertoe, holding the hand of your loved one... Somebody pinch me!
As such, the liquid ingredient in this smoothie is coconut milk. It's part of what provides this awesome island flavor, and it makes the smoothie suitable for anyone avoiding dairy in their diet.
I also add a couple tablespoons of organic shredded coconut because I love coconut and the wonderful texture it lends to the drink; however, this is totally optional.
The fruit components are frozen pineapple and banana. The pineapple together with the coconut milk create the delicious Piña Colada flavor. I feel like I should be watching Flamenco dancers with a drink like this in my hand...
Lastly, while the banana doesn't add as much flavor, it helps to create the creamy smoothie consistency and also adds natural, healthy sweetness.
And finally the GREEN.... The striking colour of the smoothie comes from the hidden vegetable component - tender baby spinach! Well, at least flavor-wise, it stays hidden. Hooray for sneaky ways to eat vegetables!
You can absolutely not taste the leafy green, but it adds a whole bunch of goodness to the smoothie. For example, there is potassium, vitamins A, B-6 and C, magnesium, calcium, and of course, iron!
Here's to eating and drinking healthy this season, and hopefully to staying healthy as well! Enjoy, my friends.
VIDEO: How To Make A Pina Colada Smoothie
Recipe
Green Pina Colada Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoon shredded coconut optional
- 1 cup spinach packed
- ½ banana frozen
- 1 cup pineapple chunks frozen
Instructions
- Place the ingredients in a blender or food processor in the order they are listed above. Layering from liquid to frozen makes for easier blending.
- Garnish serving glasses with a piece of pineapple and coconut rim, if desired. Serve right away.
- Leftovers can be frozen to make green popsicles.
Nutrition
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Random Questions
A piña colada smoothie typically includes ingredients like frozen pineapple, coconut milk, and banana. Some variations may incorporate additional elements such as shredded coconut, spinach, or other fruits for added nutrition and flavor.
Maui Waui smoothies are often inspired by the tropical flavors of the Hawaiian islands. They commonly feature a blend of tropical fruits such as pineapple, mango, and papaya, along with coconut milk or juice for a creamy base. Some recipes may also incorporate ingredients like banana, lime, or passion fruit for added complexity.
Traditionally, a piña colada is an alcoholic cocktail made with rum, coconut cream or milk, and pineapple juice. It is typically garnished with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry. However, non-alcoholic versions can also be created by omitting the rum, making it suitable for individuals looking for a virgin piña colada option.
The number of calories in a piña colada smoothie can vary based on the specific ingredients and quantities used in the recipe. Generally, a basic piña colada smoothie made with standard portions of frozen pineapple, coconut milk, and banana may contain around 200-300 calories, but this can change depending on the specific ingredients and any additional toppings or mix-ins included.
Denise
This looks like my kind of smoothie! I bet the coconut milk makes it so creamy!
Regina
Yes, it's nice and creamy while still being tropically refreshing 🙂
Sarah
Do you use canned full fat coconut milk or the carton ?
Regina
I use whatever I can get, where I am. Usually canned coconut milk, but in Thailand the same stuff was also sold in cartons. But definitely not the watery coconut drink that you can also get in cartons.
Elizabeth
Do you have the nutrition info for this recipe? I'm especially interested in carbs and protein content. Thanks!
Regina
You can try entering the ingredients here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator
Gen
This is seriously the best green smoothie ever. I have made it everyday this week for breakfast!
Regina
So awesome to hear you enjoyed this smoothie Gen 🙂
Amallia @desire to eat
mmm nice green color and great pictures!
Regina
Thank you very much Amallia 🙂
Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It!
Well, you had me at green - all the other stuff was just cherry! I am now day-dreaming of enjoying one of these on a beach wrapped in the arms of my first love - Kermit. 😉
Jacquee @ I Sugar Coat It!
btw - leelalicious.com?? Planning a switch?
Regina
Haha...on a beach with Kermit playing the Ukulele sounds awesome right about now 😀
Keen observation, yes I am working on a switch
Eileen @ Phoenix Helix
This recipe looks delicious AND it fits the paleo autoimmune protocol (a rare thing). So, thank you! I recently started a weekly Paleo AIP Recipe Roundtable through my blog, and I would love it if you linked up this recipe. I’m trying to expand resources for the AIP community. Here’s the link: http://www.phoenixhelix.com/2014/01/15/paleo-aip-recipe-roundtable-10/
Regina
Thank you so much for the invitation Eileen 🙂
Faith @ Pixie Dust Kitchen
I love the idea of this- pina coladas are pretty much the only coconut thing I like, and having them in a healthy smoothie sounds amazing!
Regina
I am in the same boat right now. I used to be nuts over anything coconut but pregnancy has turned around a lot of my food loves, including coconut. However, this smoothie went down like nothing 🙂