I LOVE adding coconut to things… and when you think of coconut, you naturally think of pineapple. And then your mind wanders to other tropical fruits, and after considering a few, you settle on banana. And there you have it! A Banana Colada Smoothie. Just as delicious and refreshing as the real deal, and something the whole family can enjoy together!

what you’ll need for this recipe

Banana – I used 1 cup of frozen banana chunks in this smoothie. I usually freeze them in advance once the bananas on my counter have started to over-ripen. You can also buy frozen banana slices in the freezer section at your local grocery store.

Pineapple – In addition to the banana, I added 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks. You can either use fresh frozen pineapple, canned frozen pineapple, or pre-packaged frozen pineapple from the grocery store.

Milk – 1/2 cup of adds a bit of creaminess to this smoothie. I used coconut milk, but you can feel free to substitute any type of milk you prefer.

Pineapple juice – I also added 1/2 cup of pineapple juice to give this smoothie a delicious tropical flavor.

Shredded coconut – Finally, for more coconut flavor I added 2 Tablespoons of shredded, sweetened coconut. *See below for recipe variations!

how to make a banana colada smoothie

Combine the ingredients in a blender. Combine all ingredients and blend until smooth.

Blend, garnish and enjoy! Garnish with additional shredded coconut as desired. Enjoy!