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If you want a smoothie that feels indulgent while still packing in the nutrients, this piña colada green smoothie hits the mark. It’s creamy, lightly sweet, and bursting with tropical flavor—smooth enough to sip slowly and refreshing enough to enjoy cold. It’s especially perfect in the morning, after a workout, or anytime you want something that feels energizing without being heavy.
Frozen pineapple creates a thick, frosty texture with natural sweetness, while coconut milk adds a rich, velvety finish that makes each sip taste like a mini escape. Spinach blends in seamlessly, adding a nourishing boost without changing the flavor, so all you taste is smooth, tropical goodness.
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Piña Colada Smoothie Ingredients
- Spinach: One of the mildest leafy green vegetables, perfect for beginners and longtime smoothie lovers alike.
- Frozen pineapple: Naturally sweet and refreshing. Using frozen fruit creates a thick, creamy texture without ice.
- Coconut milk: A rich, dairy-free option that pairs beautifully with pineapple. If you want full control over ingredients, homemade coconut milk is another great option. When buying store-bought, look for short ingredient lists and explore my list of best coconut milk brands that avoid unnecessary additives.
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How to Make a Piña Colada Green Smoothie
Learning how to make a smoothie is all about blending in the right order. Start by adding your spinach, coconut milk, and water to the blender. Blend until the greens are completely smooth. Then add the frozen pineapple and blend again until thick and creamy. This method helps avoid leafy chunks and gives you a silky texture every time.
Recipe Tips
- A high-speed blender makes a big difference, especially when blending leafy greens. While basic blenders can work, stronger blenders for smoothies create a smoother result and handle frozen fruit with ease. If you make smoothies often, investing in a quality blender can be a game changer.
- If you’re using fresh fruit instead of frozen, knowing how to cut pineapple helps. Slice off the top and bottom, trim away the peel, remove the core, and cut the fruit into chunks before freezing. Frozen pineapple blends best and keeps your smoothie cold and thick.
- For a more balanced, stay-full smoothie, add a scoop of protein powder. A whey protein isolate will blend in smoothly without changing the flavor, collagen peptides will boost without thickness, and plain Greek yogurt will make the smoothie extra creamy while supporting fullness.
- This smoothie shines with non-dairy milk, especially coconut milk. You can use carton coconut milk for a lighter texture or canned coconut milk for extra creaminess.
Smoothie Meal Prep Tip
Want to save time? Turn this pina colada smoothie recipe into frozen meal prep smoothie packs. Add spinach and pineapple to freezer-safe bags or containers ahead of time. When you’re ready to blend, dump the contents into your blender, add coconut milk and water, and blend. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay consistent with smoothies during busy weeks.
More Green Smoothie Recipes
- Best green smoothie: A balanced, everyday go-to made with leafy greens, fruit, and a creamy base. It’s smooth, lightly sweet, and perfect if you want one recipe you can rely on again and again.
- Kale smoothie: A bolder green smoothie featuring kale for extra nutrients and fiber. When paired with the right fruit, it blends up smooth and satisfying without tasting bitter.
- Spinach banana smoothie: A classic favorite that’s naturally creamy and gently sweet. Spinach blends in seamlessly, while banana creates that thick, comforting texture that makes green smoothies easy to love.
- Mango kale smoothie: This recipe is thick, nourishing, and naturally filling. The tropical sweetness of mango balances kale’s earthy flavor, while coconut milk adds creamy texture and healthy fats—making it a satisfying breakfast that helps keep you full and energized through the morning.
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Pina Colada Green Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 ½ cups pineapple frozen
Instructions
- Blend spinach and coconut milk until smooth.
- Add the pineapple and blend again until smooth.
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Notes
- If using full-fat coconut milk, do 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup coconut milk to lighten it.
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make the green smoothie cold.
- If you use fresh pineapple, then you might want to add a few ice cubes to chill after blending.
I love having healthier options for parties… and this is one of those! I’ve used coconut milk from the refrigerated section as well and it works good.
This is seriously one of my absolute favorite smoothies.
Hello from Spain!!
The coconut milk is from a can or a brik?
Thanks!!!
Are these smoothies good to use as a meal replacement? Or in addition to your regular diet
Hi Shawnna,
We love using our green smoothies as a meal replacement. We simply suggest using protein + healthy fats to ensure you’re fueling your body with a complete meal. Learn more about our favorite meal replacement booster combos here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
I just bought a proper blender – no more of that fiddly Nutribullet crap – and made this for breakfast this a.m. Sooooo good.
Didnt have coco milk so used coco water in place of both milk & water, added a 1/4 C. plain yogurt, a few more coco flakes, & the zest of a lime.
May have to whip up a batch tonight, but add a splash of rum in lieu of the spinach:) Yummm.
Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Olivia,
YAY!! We hope you love your new blender + love having you blending with us!
Cheers 🙂
Hi
Im lucky enough to be able to use fresh green coconuts in your recipes, Im wondering whether I should use the coconut flesh too – do you think it would up the calorie/fat content too much? Im sure it would taste great : )
Hi Ade,
You can definitely add coconut flesh in place of coconut flakes in this recipe. Our recipes are here to inspire you, so please don’t hesitate to change things up!
Worried about the fat content? Though coconut milk is high in protein, fiber, and other micronutrients, it is also high in calories and fat. For this reason we recommend saving recipes with coconut milk like this one for special indulgences–maybe for date night desserts. This milk does help to protect your heart, but it will cost you in other areas if used on a regular basis.
Hope this helps!
This is my favorite recipe… 🙂
It’s one of our favorites too! Especially poolside! Thanks for blendin’ with us, Evolve!
Would frozen pineapple work with this recipe?
Sorry! I see this question was already asked!
No worries, Tracy!! Thanks for the question! We love blendin’ with frozen fruits. They’re perfect for ensuring our recipes are creamy + chilled to perfection, and are especially helpful when our favorite ingredients are out of season.
Cheers!
Hi Jadha and Jen,
How many calories are in your Pina Colada smoothie?
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/pina-colada-smoothie
Thanks,
Michelle
Hi Michelle!
Thanks for reaching out! At this time, we do not include the nutritional information with our recipes. We like to encourage our community members to focus on fueling with themselves with whole, nutrient-rich foods as opposed to tracking numbers. However, if you’d like to have the calorie count for your own personal needs, I’d recommend checking out My Fitness Pal :).
Thanks so much for being a part of our community! Cheers!
It is not convenient for me to get coconut water or coconut milk. I am wondering that if I could use soy milk (which is squeezed by myself)to replace them?
Hi Micky,
We haven’t made our own soy milk, so that’s hard to answer. When it comes to store bought options, we believe that small amounts of organic, non-GMO soy are fine (like tamari and tempeh) but we recommend staying away from highly-processed unfermented soy products which can interfere with nutrient absorption and leach nutrients from your body. Soy milk, soy burgers, and soy ice cream are all in this category.
We love switching up our liquid base options! When coconut water is hard to find, filtered water is a great option! Also, almond milk is a great substitute for coconut milk.
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/dairy-free-smoothies
Hope this helps!
how frequent should i do this in a day…
Hi Marion,
Great question! Our goal for you is to add one (16 oz) green smoothie to your day in addition to your regular diet.
Reach out with any questions!
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Hi Marion,
YAY! We’re so excited to have you blendin’ with us! Cheers to health, happiness, + leafy greens!
Are these resipes in the book? Plz say yes !
HI Khulood,
Oh, KALE YEAH! Our Pina Colada recipe is definitely part of our Simple Green Smoothies book!
This smoothie this so far the best green smoothie I have ever had, I can’t wait to make more green smoothies from here =D
Hi Dee,
YAY! Thanks for taking the time to share your smoothie love with us! 🙂
This smoothie looks delicious, but sometimes there’s no time to make them. This is a great organic alternative: bit.ly/1XpuRGt
Hi Lena,
Short on time? Try prepping your green smoothies!
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-prep-smoothies/
Hi Shell,
Not a fan of coconut milk. No worries! Swap in another liquid base you enjoy more! Here are a few of our favorites…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/dairy-free-smoothies
Just made this and it’s so creamy and delicious. I only did half the recommended coconut milk and subbed in water, and it was still divine. Looking forward to checking out the rest of your website! Thanks so much!
Thanks for blendin’ with us Michelle! 🙂
Hello there, I have been drinking green smoothies for years but want to get back to basics I just stumbled onto your website and it looks very interesting.
Another question about coconut milk. I buy coconut milk in cans but now you can also buy coconut milk in cartons which is a ubstitute for “cow’s milk. It gets a little confusing sometimes. Which one is used in the Pina Colada smoothy.
Thanks.
Hi Estelle,
We’re so excited you found us in this busy internet world. And thank you for your great question! With all of the great coconut products available today, it can get confusing. There are several types of coconut milk, and it’s all about finding what you enjoy. Here’s our breakdown…
Coconut cream is the thickest and richest. It has the least amount of water. Then there is full-fat or regular coconut milk. It still has plenty of rich, creamy taste, but has a higher liquid ratio. Light coconut milk has the mildest flavor, highest water content, and least amount of calories compared with the other varieties. Think of these as you would heavy cream, whole milk, and low-fat milk.
I personally love using light coconut milk from the can for this recipe! It creates a delicious decadent green smoothie, will a little less guilt.
Want to learn more about coconut, check out our Coconut 101 post here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/coconut-oil-benefits
Hello ladies… Happy holiday to you both. My ???? Is this I enjoy your website. I have been drinking to smoothies a day, and the weight is coming off. I would like to know, I made my smoothie today. When I make any of mines I add half a cup of Greek yougurt. My question is when I did my pineapple I used can just drain the juice. Not much flavor I expected. Should I added a llittle juice from the pineapples.
Hi Talitha,
Thank you so much for reaching out. Finding canned pineapple not flavorful enough? Adding pineapple juice is a great option! Just know that adding fruit juice will up the sugar content of your green smoothie. Is frozen pineapple available where you are? Using frozen fruit is a great option when your favorite fruits are out of season or not local to your area.
Cheers 🙂
Hi ladies….I am looking forward tie trying this recipe. My o e question is could I use frozen pineapple??
Hi Laurie,
Of course! We actually suggest using at least one frozen fruit to ensure your green smoothie is chilled to perfection! Using frozen fruit also allows us to enjoy our favorite fruits when they’re out of season!
Hi Jen + Jadah!
So thankful I found your website, I just had my first green juice ever yesterday….and today I came home with a Blendtec! I’m a total beginner so all of your information is so incredibly helpful!!! Is there a coconut milk you recommend? Should I use sweetened or unsweetened coconut milk? Also, I would love to know the differences between coconut water and coconut milk. Are there different benefits?
Thank you so much for creating this website!!!
Kelly
Hi Kelly,
Thank you so much for reaching out! We’re so excited you found us in this busy internet world and love hearing your enthusiasm for Simple Green Smoothies! Jadah loves her Blendtec and we hope you love yours too!
We personally love making our own coconut milk, check out our recipe here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
When purchasing coconut milk from the grocery aisle we suggest reaching for unsweetened coconut milk and looking for a brand with the least amount of processing.
Between coconut milk, coconut water, and coconut oil, understanding all of the different health benefits and nutritional information can be confusing. Check out our post on all things coconut here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/coconut-oil-benefits
Reach out with any questions! 🙂