Pineapple Coconut Orange Julius
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This Pineapple Coconut Orange Julius is my take on the original piña colada Julius, with sweet pineapple, creamy coconut, vanilla, and ice blended into a creamy, icy, frothy drink. The pineapple juice concentrate brings a bright tropical flavor, and the coconut milk makes it smooth and creamy without any dairy. Add a swirl of whipped cream (or skip it if you’re keeping things dairy-free!), toasted coconut, and a pineapple wedge for a frosty 5-minute treat that tastes like a piña colada and a retro mall smoothie in one.
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A Frosty Tropical Twist on a Mall Classic
Orange Julius drinks always remind me of mall trips when I was younger. Those bright smoothie stands felt like a required stop before heading home! I still love an orange Julius for the classic creamsicle flavor and also a strawberry-banana orange julius, but this pineapple coconut version feels made for summer. It’s sunny, tropical, and just sweet enough, with a creamy blender texture that makes it feel more like a treat than a regular smoothie.
For this pineapple coconut version, I leaned on a few easy ingredients that do a lot of heavy lifting in the blender. The frozen pineapple concentrate gives you bold fruit flavor fast, the coconut milk adds body without using dairy, powdered sugar adds sweetness without making the drink gritty, and the vanilla rounds everything out. The original orange Julius-style drinks get their signature texture from a ‘secret’ powder or egg white solids, but I keep this recipe simple. I don’t add raw egg, egg white powder, or meringue powder. Instead, the slushy concentrate, ice, coconut milk, and powdered sugar blend into a cold, foamy drink that pours thick and sips smooth.
Helpful Tips
- Start with a slushy pineapple concentrate. It should be partially thawed and easy to get out of the can. Don’t let it turn completely liquid, though! That cold, syrupy texture gives the drink a big burst of pineapple flavor and helps it blend up thick and icy.
- Tweak the texture before pouring. Blenders can vary, so take a quick peek once everything is smooth. If the drink is struggling to blend, I’d add a small splash of coconut milk. If you want it more frozen and spoonable, toss in a few extra ice cubes and blend again.
- Serve as soon as it’s blended. This pineapple coconut orange Julius is at its best right away, when the top is still foamy, and the whole thing is cold and thick. Once it sits, the ice starts to melt and will water down your drink.
Pineapple Coconut Orange Julius
Equipment
- Blender
- 2 Glasses about 14 oz
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk, see note
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 6 oz. can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, partially thawed (see notes)
- 1½ cups ice
- piped whipped cream, for garnish
- toasted coconut flakes, for garnish
- fresh pineapple wedge, for garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender, in the order listed.
- Blend on medium-high speed for a few seconds until smooth and frothy.
- Pour into glasses.
- Garnish with whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and a pineapple wedge, and enjoy with a straw!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information given is an automatic calculation and can vary based on the exact products you use and any changes you make to the recipe. If these numbers are very important to you, I would recommend calculating them yourself.
Did you make this? Leave a rating below!How to Make Pineapple Coconut Orange Julius Step by Step
Gather all of your ingredients.
Blend the ingredients: Add 1 cup canned coconut milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ cup powdered sugar, 1 partially thawed 6-ounce can frozen pineapple juice concentrate, and 1½ cups ice to a blender (in that order). Adding the liquid first helps the blades catch and blend everything more smoothly.
Blend on medium-high speed until the mixture is smooth and frothy. The drink should look pale, thick, and lightly foamy on top with no large pieces of ice remaining.
Garnish and serve: Pour the pineapple coconut mixture into glasses right away while it’s still cold and frothy. Top each drink with piped whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes, and a fresh pineapple wedge. Serve immediately with a straw. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
This pineapple coconut orange Julius is a great hot-weather drink! It has a non-alcoholic piña colada feel, but with the frothy, icy texture of a retro Orange Julius. It feels a little nostalgic and a little vacation-y at the same time. This recipe makes 2 drinks, and I like to garnish mine with whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and a fresh pineapple wedge. To keep the drinks dairy-free, use dairy-free whipped topping or skip the whipped cream altogether. These coconut pineapple smoothies are perfect for sipping on the porch, by the pool, or anywhere you want a cold treat without making a full dessert.
Storing Leftovers
This pineapple coconut orange Julius is best enjoyed immediately. The ice will melt and the drink can start to separate. I prefer halving the recipe if I only need one drink at a time, rather than storing leftovers. If you do have leftovers, pour them into an airtight jar or covered cup and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Re-blend with a few ice cubes before serving to bring back some of the frothy texture.
Freezer
For a fun way to avoid wasting any extras, pour them into popsicle molds and freeze for a sweet pineapple coconut frozen dessert!
More Easy Pineapple Drink Recipes
- Pineapple Rum Punch is sweet, fizzy, and party-ready with just pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda, and coconut rum.
- My Pineapple Smoothie is a quick blender recipe that works for breakfast, snack time, or an afternoon pick-me-up!
- These Pineapple Sunrise Mimosas are GREAT for parties because the juice mixture can chill ahead before adding the sparkling wine.
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