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Creamy Strawberry Colada Smoothie Recipe (Best Easy Drink)

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This creamy, tropical smoothie tastes like a piña colada’s cooler, fruitier cousin. It’s quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients for a refreshing escape any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (225g) frozen strawberries
  • ½ cup (85g) frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 medium frozen banana (about 100g)
  • ½ cup (120ml) full-fat coconut milk (canned)
  • ¼ cup (60ml) unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your fruit: If your banana isn’t frozen yet, peel it, slice it into coins, and freeze for at least 2 hours. Measure out 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries and ½ cup frozen pineapple chunks.
  2. Add liquids first: Pour ½ cup full-fat coconut milk and ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk into the blender.
  3. Add frozen fruit: Add frozen strawberries, frozen pineapple, and frozen banana chunks. Do not overfill the blender; if necessary, blend in two batches.
  4. Blend until smooth: Start on low speed for 15 seconds, then increase to high. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Stop and scrape down sides with a spatula once. If too thick, add another splash of almond milk (1 tablespoon at a time).
  5. Taste and adjust: Taste the smoothie. If not sweet enough, add honey or maple syrup. If too thin, add a few more frozen strawberries. Blend for another 15 seconds.
  6. Serve immediately: Pour evenly into two tall glasses. It should be thick enough to mound slightly. Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired. Serve with a straw and enjoy right away.

Notes

For a thicker, spoonable texture, freeze the banana for at least 4 hours. Shake the coconut milk well before opening to distribute the cream. Start with the exact liquid measurements; you can always add more but cannot remove it. For meal prep, portion frozen fruit into individual bags and store in the freezer.

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