Piña Colada Protein Smoothie

I can’t take credit for this combo—it’s the brainchild of my friend, Kaitie. That being said, this Piña Colada Protein Smoothie is so delicious, and I’ve been making it so often that I figured it deserved a permanent place on the blog. As some of you may know, I recently ran my first half marathon, so making sure to properly fuel my body after long runs has been top of mind. This smoothie is easy to make, contains naturally occurring electrolytes, and gets in a sneaky serving of protein, all while tasting delicious.

Table of Contents

• Piña Colada Smoothie Ingredients
• Which Protein Powder Should I Use?
• Step 1—Prep the Smoothie
• Step 2—Pour and Enjoy!
• More Smoothies to Try

Piña Colada Smoothie Ingredients

To make this Piña Colada Smoothie, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 cup coconut water
• 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder of choice (see recommendations below)
• Pinch of sea salt

Which Protein Powder Should I Use?

I would like to start by saying I am no expert when it comes to protein powder. What I can tell you is that these are the brands I have tried and liked, and I have tried many different brands and types of protein over the years. Three protein powders I would recommend are:

• Good Protein All-in-One Shake Vanilla Milkshake
• Ritual Daily Shake Essential Protein
• Limitless Pharma Pure Whey Isolate Smooth Vanilla

I’m currently using number three on that list, and it’s been a good one. Something I find challenging with plant-based proteins is the texture. Even if they have good flavour profiles, I find the gritty texture to be a bit off-putting, which is why I’ve now switched to a whey isolate.

To make this recipe vegan and dairy-free, use a plant-based protein powder.

Step 1—Prep the Smoothie

Measure out the coconut water and frozen pineapple chunks. Add both to a high-speed blender along with one scoop of vanilla protein powder and a pinch of sea salt.

Turn the blender to high and blend until completely smooth.

Step 2—Pour and Enjoy!

Pour the smoothies into glasses and garnish with some shredded coconut and pineapple, as you wish. Enjoy immediately.

More Smoothies to Try

If you loved this Piña Colada Protein Smoothie, be sure to try these other easy and refreshing smoothie recipes:

Refreshing Açai Bowl

Pick-Me-Up Green Smoothie

Ode to Summer + Chocolate for Breakfast

If you make it, please tag me on Pinterest or Instagram so I can see! I love to see what you all are making.

Feel free to leave any questions, comments, or reviews below. I love to hear from you!

xx

Ashley

Piña Colada Protein Smoothie

Rehydrate and refresh with this super simple Piña Colada Protein Smoothie. Made with just three ingredients, it's the perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer's day or after a workout.

Author: Ashley

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2 Smoothies

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Equipment

• High speed blender

Ingredients

• 1 cup coconut water
• 2 cups frozen pineapple
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• pinch of sea salt

Instructions

• Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high until completely smooth.
• Enjoy immediately!

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Coconut Water, Pineapple, Protein powder