I LOVE adding coconut to things… and when you think of coconut, you naturally think of pineapple. And then your mind wanders to other tropical fruits, and after considering a few, you settle on banana. And there you have it! A Banana Colada Smoothie. Just as delicious and refreshing as the real deal, and something the whole family can enjoy together!
what you’ll need for this recipe
Banana – I used 1 cup of frozen banana chunks in this smoothie. I usually freeze them in advance once the bananas on my counter have started to over-ripen. You can also buy frozen banana slices in the freezer section at your local grocery store.
Pineapple – In addition to the banana, I added 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks. You can either use fresh frozen pineapple, canned frozen pineapple, or pre-packaged frozen pineapple from the grocery store.
Milk – 1/2 cup of adds a bit of creaminess to this smoothie. I used coconut milk, but you can feel free to substitute any type of milk you prefer.
Pineapple juice – I also added 1/2 cup of pineapple juice to give this smoothie a delicious tropical flavor.
Shredded coconut – Finally, for more coconut flavor I added 2 Tablespoons of shredded, sweetened coconut. *See below for recipe variations!
how to make a banana colada smoothie
Combine the ingredients in a blender. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
Blend, garnish and enjoy! Garnish with additional shredded coconut as desired. Enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Add vanilla, coconut, or banana yogurt for a creamier smoothie
Substitute any type of milk for coconut milk
Use toasted coconut in place of regular shredded coconut
Add coconut extract for extra coconut flavor
Add a splash of orange juice for a flavor twist
Add fresh or frozen strawberries for a strawberry colada smoothie
Add a scoop of protein powder
Add a splash of rum or other alcohol
Banana Colada Smoothie
All the flavors of a piña colada in a delicious smoothie the whole family can enjoy! Perfect for breakfast, snack, or even dessert!
Prep Time: 5minutes minutes
Total Time: 5minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 277kcal
Author: Cathy Trochelman
Ingredients
1 cup frozen banana chunks
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup milk any kind
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 Tablespoons shredded coconut
Instructions
Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.
Garnish with additional shredded coconut as desired.
