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side view of a pina colada milkshake with a cherry, pineapple, and whipped cream as garnish. A plate of sliced pineapple is in front while another shake is in the back.

Piña Colada Milkshake


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  • Author: Regi Pearce
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 glasses 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

This Piña Colada Milkshake is a perfect blend of coconut milk ice cream and juicy pineapple for a cool, creamy, vegan-friendly drink.


Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups of frozen, fresh, or canned pineapple* (see note)
  • 1 pint coconut milk ice cream (or any plant-based vanilla ice cream)
  • 1 cup of canned coconut milk**
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 2 tablespoons of shredded coconut (optional)
  • pineapple slices and maraschino cherries for garnish (optional)
  • coco whip for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Blend Ingredients: In a blender, combine the frozen pineapple chunks, coconut milk ice cream, coconut milk, and maple syrup. You may need to use a tamper if the ice cream is very frozen. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  2. Adjust Sweetness: Taste the milkshake and add more sweetener if desired. Blend again to incorporate.
  3. Serve: Pour the milkshake into 2 glasses. Garnish with pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, and coco whip if desired. You can also add a sprig of mint for a colorful presentation.

Notes

*You can use canned, fresh, or frozen pineapple chunks. It might not be as thick if you opt for canned or fresh pineapple, but it'll still be delish. To thicken it up like a proper shake, throw in some ice—but watch out for those sneaky ice chunks if your blender’s feeling lazy. For a guaranteed smoother shake, freeze those fresh or canned chunks before tossing them in.

You can use coconut cream for more coconut flavor and thickness to the shake.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of rum for a delicious adult version. White or gold rum are good options.

**You can also use oat or almond milk, but the texture will differ slightly. In addition, the more milk you use, the less frothy and thick it will be, so adjust it to your liking.

Optional: If using canned pineapples, add a few tablespoons of the juice to the blender for more pineapple flavor. 

Nutritional information is only an estimate and does not use garnishes.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: blender
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 698
  • Sugar: 40.9 g
  • Sodium: 69.5 mg
  • Fat: 6.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41.4 g
  • Protein: 4.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg