This creamy, sweet Strawberry Piña Colada smoothie blends coconut, pineapple, and strawberries for a fun twist on the classic. (No alcohol.)

Try some other frozen drinks like this Jamba Juice Strawberry Wild, this Caribbean Passion Smoothie, or this Pina Colada.

Strawberry Piña Colada smoothies.

Strawberry Piña Colada

Kneaders is one of my family’s go-to breakfast spots, where we love their French toast, cinnamon rolls, and smoothies. I’ve made a copycat French Toast recipe, and today I’m sharing my favorite smoothie from them—the Pink Piña Colada.

It’s a sweet, creamy drink that’s not known for being healthy, but I call it breakfast anyway. It has fruit in it, so it has to count, right? On days when I want a Strawberry Piña Colada at home, this copycat recipe is great—it tastes just like the original and is much cheaper!

All the ingredients needed to make Strawberry Piña Colada smoothies.

Ingredients

  • Pineapple guava juice: If you can’t find it, use half guava and half pineapple juice. Or use just pineapple juice.
  • Cream of coconut: This is sweet, thick, has a strong flavor, and is used in tropical drinks and desserts.
  • Pineapple sherbet: For no dairy, use pineapple sorbet.
  • Frozen strawberries and pineapple: Frozen fruit helps the smoothie stay 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 the cocktail mixes!

Overhead view of the piña colada in the blender.

Strawberry Piña Colada Tips

  • Measuring the ingredients helps make a good smoothie. If you guess, you might end up with too much or too little.
  • Pack the frozen fruit into the measuring cup for the right amount.
  • Use a strong blender for a thick smoothie. Frozen fruit and ice need time to blend smoothly. Weaker blenders may have problems.
Strawberry Piña Colada smoothies.

Quick Tip

I like drinking this Strawberry Piña Colada all in one sitting, preferably right after making it. It doesn’t sit or store well.

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Strawberry Piña Colada

This Strawberry Piña Colada smoothie is a creamy, tropical blend of coconut, pineapple, and strawberries—a fun, non-alcoholic twist on the classic!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 large smoothies

Equipment

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 cream of coconut canned, 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

Note 1: If you can’t find this specific juice, try half guava and half pineapple juice instead. Alternatively, add just pineapple juice.
Note 2: Cream of coconut is not the same as coconut cream or coconut milkCoconut cream is the cream made from coconut milk and is unsweetened and very thick. Cream of coconut can often be found near coconut cream, among Asian or Mexican products, or by cocktail mixes (near piña colada drink mixes). Use your store locator app on your phone if you have one!
Storage: Strawberry Piña Colada doesn’t store well and isn’t great to make ahead of time.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 62IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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5 Comments

  1. h89 says:

    This Strawberry Piña Colada recipe looks absolutely delicious! I love how simple it is with just 5 ingredients. Perfect for summer! Can’t wait to try this out at our next gathering! 🍓🍹

    1. Chelsea says:

      So excited for you to give it a try!

  2. Katrina says:

    What could you substitute pineapple sherbert with? I can’t not find it in my area.

  3. cecilia says:

    me encanta y quiero aprender hacerla

    1. Chelsea says:

      Gracias! 🙂