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
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!
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!
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.
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.
More Strawberry Treats
- Strawberry Scones made with Greek yogurt
- Strawberry Shortcake Trifle with lemon cake bites
- No-bake Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Cake
- 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 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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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! 🍓🍹
So excited for you to give it a try!
What could you substitute pineapple sherbert with? I can’t not find it in my area.
me encanta y quiero aprender hacerla
Gracias! 🙂