Pina Colada Swirl Smoothie
This vibrant Pina Colada Swirl Smoothie is a tropical, non-alcoholic treat layered with pineapple, mango, coconut cream, and stunning fruit purees for a marbled effect. Creamy, refreshing, and perfect for summer brunches or a mid-day pick-me-up!
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Tall clear glass
- - Measuring cups
- Spoon or skewer (for swirling colors)
- Knife and cutting board (for garnishes)
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup frozen mango chunks
- ½ frozen banana
- ¾ cup coconut milk or cream of coconut for richness
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- Optional: 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp raspberry or strawberry puree for red swirl
- 1 tbsp blue spirulina or blueberry syrup for blue swirl
- Ice cubes as needed
- Optional: Whipped cream
- Garnish: Maraschino cherry fresh pineapple wedge
Instructions
- In a blender, combine frozen pineapple, mango, banana, coconut milk, pineapple juice, and lime juice if using. Blend until completely smooth.
- Pour a small amount of smoothie into the bottom of a tall clear glass.
- Drizzle a bit of raspberry or strawberry puree along the inside of the glass, then pour more smoothie. Repeat the process, adding blue syrup in between layers.
- Use a skewer or straw to gently swirl the colors for a marbled effect.
- Top with whipped cream if desired and garnish with a maraschino cherry and pineapple wedge. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter smoothie, substitute almond milk for coconut milk.
You can replace mango with papaya or peaches for a different fruit base.
To make it boozy, add 1 oz of white rum when blending.
The thicker the smoothie, the better the swirl holds—avoid making it too runny.
Best served fresh. You can freeze the base and re-blend as needed, but assemble with swirls just before serving.