Description
Creamy summer strawberry pina colada smoothie blends tropical paradise with refreshing fruity goodness. Caribbean-inspired flavors dance deliciously in this cool, quick refreshment you’ll crave on warm afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Tropical Base:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 banana, sliced
- Fresh pineapple wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
Liquid and Creamy Components:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Sweeteners:
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: frozen strawberries, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, banana, honey, and ice cubes at room temperature.
- Place frozen strawberries, pineapple chunks, and sliced banana into the blender container, ensuring all fruit is evenly distributed.
- Pour coconut milk over the fruit and add honey for natural sweetness.
- Add ice cubes to enhance the chilled and refreshing quality of the smoothie.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and pulse for 10-15 seconds to break down larger fruit pieces.
- Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fully incorporated, with no visible fruit chunks.
- Check the consistency, adding more ice if a thicker texture is desired.
- Transfer the smoothie into chilled glasses, filling them to about three-quarters full.
- Garnish each glass with fresh pineapple wedges and sliced strawberries for an elegant presentation.
- For optimal creaminess, consider freezing banana slices ahead of time before blending.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the smoothie at its peak freshness and temperature.
Notes
- Choose ripe, sweet strawberries for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your smoothie.
- Adjust honey quantity based on the ripeness of fruits, letting natural sugars guide your sweetness level.
- Swap coconut milk with almond or oat milk for a lighter version, keeping the tropical essence intact.
- Use fresh or frozen fruits interchangeably, understanding that frozen creates a thicker, more chilled smoothie consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg