Piña Colada Protein Shake

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This cool, frothy piña colada protein shake, inspired by piña colada julius, is an easy and delicious way to up your protein intake.
Pina Colada Protein Shake

A few months ago I started using an app to track my calories because I’m hoping to lose a few pounds before some trips that I have coming up. I was shocked to see how little protein I was consuming, and started making more of an effort to incorporate more of it into my meals and snacks.

Since I rarely take the time to make a real breakfast (you either? here are some make-ahead breakfast recipes) I turned to shakes and bars for a quick, grab-and-go option on my most rushed mornings. After trying a bunch of options, I found a few that I really like – especially Rx and Oatmega bars.

How to make a piña colada protein shake

Shawn had a piña colada julius the other day, and as soon as I took a sip I knew I needed to turn it into a protein shake. This easy piña colada protein shake quickly became one of my go-to breakfasts, but it’s also great as a post-workout snack. It’s light, frothy, and cool with a bright sunny flavor. For a more substantial shake with a thicker, milkshake-like texture, you can also blend in half a frozen banana. Or, if you like things green, throw in a cup of baby spinach. Whatever you do, don’t skip the coconut extract – it’s key to getting that classic piña colada flavor.

The nutrition information will vary depending on your protein powder; I use 365 whey protein and my shakes have 17 grams of protein. It’s probably not the best protein powder on the market – there are others with more protein and less sugar – but it’s affordable (about $14 per carton at Whole Foods) and I love how smooth it is. Other powders I’ve tried seemed gritty and I wasn’t a fan at all.

(My other quick go-to shake recipe? 6 ounces of cold brew coffee, 2 ounces of coconut milk, and 1 scoop of powder, shaken well. It takes about 30 seconds to make and tastes like a really good coffee shake!)

Pina Colada Protein Shake
Pina Colada Protein Shake

Piña Colada Protein Shakes

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Servings: 1
Calories: 309kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
  • ½ frozen banana optional
  • 6 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the blender.
  • Cover and blend on high until smooth and frosty, 10-15 seconds.
  • Pour into a glass and drink immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Piña Colada Protein Shakes
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 309 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 65mg22%
Sodium 283mg12%
Potassium 297mg8%
Carbohydrates 45g15%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 41g46%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 118IU2%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 159mg16%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Hi, I'm Lauren!

I'm a certified plant-based cook and enthusiastic omnivore who loves looking for creative ways to make weeknight meals more nutritious. I'm the author of Heathy Eating One Pot Cookbook and Healthy Meal Prep Slow Cooker Cookbook. I also blog at The Busy Foodie. Read more...

 

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8 thoughts on “Piña Colada Protein Shake”

    • Thanks for bringing this error to my attention! It looks like the nutrition calculator wasn’t pulling in the protein powder. It should be 21 grams of protein per shake (on average, depending on the brands of protein you use!)

    • I’m sorry you didn’t like it. It really is one of my favorite. What kind of protein powder did you use? Is it one you’ve liked before? Some of them aren’t so good, so that can really make a huge difference.

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