This pina colada protein smoothie is an easy, healthy, delicious, protein-packed way to enjoy your favorite tropical beverage!
This is a sponsored post for Purely Inspired; all thoughts and opinions are mine.
I love drinking smoothies, especially if it's super easy to keep the ingredients on hand. And thanks to frozen fruit like mixed berries, mango, and pineapple, you can make tropical smoothies all year long!
My preferred smoothies always include pineapple like this 4-ingredient pineapple cranberry smoothie and this pineapple peach green smoothie.
That's not to say I don't enjoy a good healthy chocolate caramel peanut butter smoothie or 3-ingredient peanut butter and jelly smoothie.
But really it's all about the pineapple and this pina colada protein smoothie (or pina colada protein shake if you prefer) does not disappoint. It's packed with yummy pineapple flavor and protein without being packed with sugar and fat.
I like smoothies that are healthy but don't taste healthy... kind of like this protein-packed low-carb chocolate peanut butter smoothie.
Can you tell I'm a fan of chocolate and peanut butter?? It's why I so enjoyed making these healthy Reese's peanut butter cups. Mmm...
Make sure when you're whipping up this pina colada protein smoothie you use quality protein like Purely Inspired organic protein. It's USDA-certified organic, dairy-free, gluten-free, and soy-free plus it has no artificial sweeteners, colors, or flavors.
I also highly recommend a quality blender. I have the Blendtec Designer Series blender but I don't believe you need to spend hundreds of dollars on a blender (unless your blending daily). A Ninja blender is pretty dang powerful and has fantastic reviews, and at a price under $100, it's a great investment!
Pina colada protein shake or pina colada protein smoothie, no matter what you call it, it's a total keeper if you're looking for a healthy, tasty protein drink reminiscent of your favorite tropical poolside beverage!
Pina Colada Protein Smoothie
This pina colada protein smoothie is an easy, healthy, delicious, protein-packed way to enjoy your favorite tropical beverage!
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk
- ¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Place almond milk, coconut milk, pineapple, vanilla protein powder, honey, and vanilla in blender.
- Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 262Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 360mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 9gSugar: 21gProtein: 21g
Jillian
I too love healthy without tasting healthy! Thank you for sharing this little treat!
Emily Hill
Yay! Hope you try it!
Jessica
Oh my gosh I love Pina Colada's and I totally need more protein! Thank you so much for this!
Emily Hill
Then I bet you'll like this protein drink!
Marie
This looks so refreshing! I love pineapples and almost always have a bag of frozen pineapples in the freezer. I need to try this smoothie.
Emily Hill
I always have frozen pineapple chunks for smoothies!
Adriana
LOve me some pina colada love the combination of coconut with pineapple and then make it a smoothie to start the day is perfect. Such a happy way to start the day.
Emily Hill
I love starting the day with a happy drink!
Adrianne
Refreshing and thirst quenching drink, I want to try it ASAP! Thanks for sharing, got to love some frozen fruits in a drink. Cheers
Emily Hill
Frozen fruit drinks are super refreshing even in winter!
Natalie
This smoothie looks so delicious! I love Pina colada!
Emily Hill
Such a good flavor combo!
Aimee
This smoothie is on my post-workout rotation. So good!
Emily Hill
Great way to recover!
Alli
Love these flavors together and I love smoothies so this is happening ASAP. Cannot wait!!
Emily Hill
I hope you like it!
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
Look so tasty! This looks perfect!
Emily Hill
Yay! Hope you like it!
Gabrielle
Tried it this morning for my breakfast shake. Absolutely delicious!
Emily Hill
Yay! Glad you liked it!!