This creamy, sweet Strawberry Piña Colada smoothie blends coconut, pineapple, and strawberries for a fun twist on the classic. (Non-alcoholic.)
Try some other frozen dessert drinks like Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild, Caribbean Passion Smoothie, or traditional Pina Colada.
Strawberry Piña Colada
Kneaders® is one of my family’s go-to breakfast spots, where we love French toast, cinnamon rolls, and smoothies. I’ve already posted my copycat French Toast recipe, and today I’m sharing my favorite smoothie — the Pink Piña Colada.
It’s a sweet, creamy drink that’s not really healthy, but we call it breakfast anyway. With some fruit in it, it must count, right? On days we want a Strawberry Piña Colada at home, this copycat recipe is great — it tastes just like the original and is much cheaper!
Ingredients
- Pineapple-guava juice: If you can’t find it, try half guava and half pineapple juice or just pineapple juice.
- Cream of coconut: This sweetened, thick coconut cream has a strong flavor, used in tropical drinks and desserts.
- Pineapple sherbet: For dairy-free, use pineapple sorbet.
- Frozen strawberries and pineapple: Frozen fruit keeps the smoothie thick and cold.
- Ice: Ice helps chill the drink and make it thicker.
Quick Tip
Cream of coconut is not the same as coconut cream. You can find cream of coconut near coconut cream, in Asian or Mexican sections, or by cocktail mixes!
Strawberry Piña Colada Tips
- Measuring ingredients makes a good smoothie. Guessing can lead to an excess of one ingredient and too little of another.
- Pack frozen fruit into the measuring cup for the correct amount.
- Use a strong blender for a thick smoothie. Frozen ingredients need time to blend smoothly, while weaker blenders may have problems.
Quick Tip
I recommend drinking this Strawberry Piña Colada all in one sitting, preferably right after making it. This beverage really doesn’t sit or store well.
More strawberry treats
- Strawberry Scones made with Greek yogurt
- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle with lemon cake bites
- No-bake Strawberry Ice Cream Pie with cheesecake
- Strawberry Frozen Yogurt made in an ice cream maker
- Strawberries and Cream Cake with a strawberry topping
Strawberry Piña Colada
Equipment
- Blender high-powered
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pineapple-orange guava juice see note 1
- 1 cup pineapple sherbet or pineapple sorbet for dairy-free
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup canned cream of coconut see note 2
- 1/2 cup ice about 7 ice cubes
Instructions
- To measure the fruit, pack it tightly into measuring cups. In a high-powered blender, blend all the ingredients in the order they are listed. Blend until completely smooth and no chunks remain. If you aren’t using a high-powered blender, you may need to stir ingredients a few times between blends.
- Divide the drink evenly between 2 large glasses and enjoy immediately. This drink doesn’t store well and doesn’t do well being made ahead of time.
Video
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What could you substitute pineapple sherbert with? I can’t not find it in my area.
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