Piña Colada Coconut Smoothie

A refreshing piña colada smoothie that’s the perfect treat in those summer months! It might just be me but anything coconut screams summer and that laid back vibe. When I first sipped on this coconut smoothie, I swear I immediately relaxed! It may not be so therapeutic every time, but I think it’s worth a try, right?!

In the last few years, the term “smoothie” has taken on new meanings. Purees of fresh fruit (and sometimes veggies) are all the rage. While produce is good in any form, too much can be an issue.

And then there are so many things you can add to those so-called “healthy smoothies” to detract from the real health benefits. As far as I’m concerned, smoothies are frozen treats – like shakes made with something other than ice cream.

So don’t get any ideas that this coconut lime smoothie is a healthy breakfast option. Nope! It’s a simple, super refreshing, frozen treat to enjoy whenever you need this summer!

Piña Colada Smoothie

While I’m on this smoothie soapbox – the other thing that drives me bonkers about the “smoothie trend” is the size of the drinks I see. They’re huge! Do we need 3-4 cups of pureed fruit? Since we’re being nothing but honest about the purpose of this smoothie recipe, you’ll notice it makes about 1.5 cups of deliciousness – a manageable amount.

And if you’re being good, share it with your partner! Sharing a dessert (or a huge donut for that matter) just sounds better than having the whole thing yourself, right? haha!

The piña colada coconut smoothing recipe below calls for pineapple sherbet, but you can use whatever tropical flavor of sherbet or sorbet sounds good. I recently discovered that the available flavors of fruity sherbets and sorbets isn’t as predictable as you’d think.

Originally, this recipe was going to use lime sorbet, but it was nowhere to be found on market shelves. Coconut was a second option. No go on that front too.

Instead this dessert recipe became the ultimate in tropicality (is that a word?). It’s a pineapple sherbet smoothie with coconut milk and lime! May you have more luck in the freezer aisle than I – or not because this recipe is pretty delicious! And if you can try this with lime sorbet, let me know how it is!!

Piña Colada Smoothie vs Coconut Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is both piña colada and coconut. The only difference is that a piña colada smoothie must have that pineapple flavor (whether your’e using sherbet or frozen pineapple).

A coconut smoothie, following this recipe even, can use any flavor of sherbet or frozen fruit. You can use coconut sherbet for the ultimate coconut flavor, but there are lots of options – some favorites listed below.

Piña Colada Coconut Smoothie Ingredients

• pineapple sherbet
• coconut milk
• lime zest plus more to garnish
• fresh lime juice
• Lime wedges to garnish

The sherbet offers that iciness you want in a smoothies. The coconut milk gives richness, flavor, and weight to this yummy smoothie. And all that fresh lime gives it the finishing touch you keep craving more and more.

How to Make a Coconut Smoothie

Thankfully, it’s very easy to make a piña colada coconut smoothie. Add the sherbet, coconut milk, lime zest, and lime juice to a blender. Puree until smooth. That’s it!

Sadly, this isn’t a great recipe to make ahead of time. The smoothie consistency just can’t hold up in the freezer or fridge. But thankfully it comes together in just a few minutes.

Virgin Piña Colada Drink

Yeah. So this is basically a virgin pina colada – perfect for kiddos and perfect for mocktail lovers. You have the pineapple, the coconut, an the lime. Just hold the spirits!

Tips & Variations

Tropical Flavor Variations

The big thing to change here is the flavor of sherbet you’re using. As I mentioned above, the pineapple wasn’t even my first thought! The pineapple sherbet gives it the piña colada flavors, but a lime, coconut, or even a mango would be HEAVENLY and still give you that tropical drink vibe.

Flavor Variations – Not Tropical

This coconut smoothie recipe is so straightforward, that you could use any flavor of sherbet for a delicious treat. Imagine a rich, creamy smoothie with whatever flavor you so desire!

Skip the Sherbet

And you can completely skip the sherbet and make it a little healthier with frozen pineapple chunks and banana if you want! Same idea. Quick tip – the smaller you cut fruit before freezing, that faster and easier it blends at the end.

Topping Options

I just added a lime wedge and lime zest, but you could do toasted coconut, a maraschino cherry, or a small pineapple wedge!

Piña Colada Smoothie FAQs

Is a piña colada smoothie the same as a piña colada?
No — this is a non-alcoholic version inspired by the flavors of the classic drink.

Can I make this without dairy?
Yes. Coconut milk keeps this smoothie completely dairy-free.

Can I make this ahead of time?
It’s best fresh, but you could freeze leftovers into popsicles or ice cubes and re-blend.

Can I turn this into a breakfast smoothie?
Absolutely — add banana, yogurt, or protein to make it more filling.

For a similar flavor profile, give these key lime cookies a try. Crunchy butter cookies meets tangy citrus is a delectable sweet!