Vegan Piña Colada Smoothie

This Vegan Piña Colada Smoothie is truly the best breakfast smoothie! With only 8 ingredients needed, this smoothie has all the flavors of your favorite cocktail, but without alcohol or added sugar.

*Recipe shared May 2020 and updated July 2026*

Believe it or not, I actually have teenage Megan to thank for this recipe. Growing up, we spent a few vacations visiting family in Arizona, and I always felt SO cool when I could tan by the pool and sip my virgin Piña Colada poolside.

These days, my body can't handle drinking those sugar-filled drinks back to back. That's why I knew I had to develop a healthier recipe for a Piña Colada smoothie that still had all the traditional flavors of this pineapple coconut drink, but sweetened naturally with fruit!

Ingredients:

Ingredient & substitution notes:

• Frozen Pineapple: Since this is the main ingredient, there isn't a great substitution if you want it to taste like a pina colada.
  • You can sub frozen mango or papaya for a similar texture, but the taste will be different.
  • This recipe calls for frozen pineapple because it is what makes this smoothie THICK. If you only have fresh pineapple, freeze it before using.
• Medjool Dates: I like to soak mine before blending if they're too tough.
  • If for any reason you don't have dates, omit them for a less sweet smoothie or replace with 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup to keep this pineapple smoothie refined sugar-free.
• Dried Coconut Flakes: Give the smoothie a traditional coconut flavor.
  • This can also be replaced with fresh or frozen coconut flesh.
• Plant-based Yogurt: I used unsweetened coconut yogurt in this pineapple smoothie to give it a nice tang and more coconut flavor.
  • Substitute 1:1 for any unsweetened plant-based yogurt or even Greek yogurt if you are okay with dairy.
• Plant-based milk: While I do think canned coconut milk gives this smoothie the most "authentic" flavor, any plant-based milk works.
  • Almond milk, oat milk, or soy milk are other good options.
  • To make this smoothie lighter, replace ½ of the milk with coconut water.
• Lime Juice: Can be subbed 1:1 for lemon juice.
• Salt: Adding just a bit of salt gives it more complexity and helps to bring out the sweet flavors in the pineapple and coconut.
• Hemp seeds: I added in hemp seeds for protein to make this a more filling smoothie.
  • If you don't have hemp seeds, you can also add in chia seeds, flax seeds, unflavored protein powder, or just skip this ingredient altogether. 

How to make a pineapple coconut smoothie

It couldn't be easier! Start by removing the pits from the dates and soaking them to soften if needed. Then, add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

This smoothie needs a fair amount of blending time to really break down the coconut and dates, so I recommend using a strong blender like my Vitamix.

If you are having trouble blending your smoothie, you can always add in more plant-based milk or coconut water to make it thinner.

FAQ & Tips:

How do I store leftover pineapple coconut smoothie?

I find smoothies do taste best the day you make them.

However, I have made this smoothie in batches of two and saved one for a quick grab-and-go breakfast the next day.

To do this, add any leftover smoothie to a closed container or to a glass covered in plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It won't be frozen the next day, but it will still be thick and creamy.

Where can I get pineapple glasses?

A lot of you have been asking where I got these glasses from- so here's the link to the Pineapple Tiki Glasses!

I hope you enjoy this refreshing and tropical Piña Colada smoothie! It's a truly refreshing and healthy breakfast smoothie to start the day. Enjoy!

-TSG

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