Like an island breeze in a glass, this Pineapple Milkshake will instantly become your tropical escape! You’ll be dreaming of sun-kissed beaches and swaying palms with each sweet sip! And with just 5 ingredients, your tropical shake is SO quick and easy to make!
Tropical dreams really do come true and this coconut crush pineapple milkshake proves that point deliciously!
Seriously, it’s SO good… your taste buds might just burst with excitement!
Rosemary writes: “This totally makes me feel like I am on a tropical island somewhere!”
It’s almost like a cross between a smoothie and a milkshake, and it serves up creamy sweet flavors that everyone goes wild for.
It may even bring back some of those delicious memories of the pineapple shake that Sonic used to have on the menu!
Plus, it gets major bonus points for being ridiculously easy to make. Just like my fabulous Orange Julius Copycat Recipe, peachy Peach Shake, and cookie monster approved Oreo Milkshake Recipe.
With just 5 ingredients and a quick spin in your blender, your frothy sweet treat is done!
So what are you waiting for?
It’s time to twist the top off that fresh pineapple and treat yourself to a tropical milkshake delight!
Here’s what you’ll need to get blending…
Ingredients
Like with all of my easy Copycat Recipes, you’ll only need a few simple ingredients to make the BEST copycat sonic pineapple shake recipe!
And don’t forget – you’ll need a sturdy kitchen blender, too!
- Pineapple – Frozen can be substituted, but fresh pineapple will take it to the next level!
- Vanilla Ice Cream – Use a high quality ice cream for the best pineapple milkshake… as well as Lemon Milkshake!
- Piña Colada Yogurt – To thicken up your tropical milkshake and add some sweetness.
- Coconut Flakes – Adds lovely tropical beach vibes to your shake.
- Sugar – The amount can easily be adjusted to your preference.
- Ice Cubes – To create the perfect smoothie milkshake consistency.
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Pin ItHow to Cut a Pineapple into Chunks
So first things first… we’ll want to cut your fresh pineapple into chunks.
As mentioned above, you can substitute frozen pineapple chunks, but you’ve got to trust me when I tell you… a fresh ripe pineapple will send these pineapple milkshakes out of the stratosphere! The sweetness just can’t be rivaled!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Pull out a cutting board and sharp knife.
2. Twist off the top of your pineapple, and discard. Just hold the base with one hand, and twist the green crown with the other hand.
3. Now place your pineapple on a cutting board, and cut about 1/2 inch off the top and the bottom, and discard.
4. Stand up your pineapple, and then cut off the outer layer all the way around.
5. Once you’ve removed the outer layer, cut right down the middle of the core of the pineapple, so now you’ve got two large pieces. Then cut each of those in half, right down the core. You will have four large pieces at this point.
6. Cut each of those pieces in half, right down the core again, so now you’ll have 8 pieces.
7. Each piece will now have a sharp triangle edge (the core). Simply cut the core off of each piece and discard.
8. Then cut each piece into chunks, about 1″ – 1.5″ wide. That’s it! Now you’re ready to blend up your pineapple milkshake!
How To Make a Pineapple Milkshake
It’s actually so simple to blend up these pineapple milkshakes in your blender.
In fact… it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
1. Add your pineapple milkshake recipe ingredients to your blender.
2. Blend as specified in recipe card below.
3. If it’s too thick, you can always take breaks from blending to stir the pineapple shake mixture with a spoon.
Once you’re done blending, simply transfer to a glass and top your pineapple shakes with your favorite toppings.
Then just sit back, relax, close your eyes, and get ready to enjoy some dreamy summer vibes… while you enjoy one of the best pineapple milkshake recipes ever!
Scroll down for the printable pineapple milkshake recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Pineapple Shake Toppings
So what toppings are good for pineapple milkshakes?
To start, you can’t go wrong with a hefty dollop of whipped cream and a pretty slice of fresh pineapple.
But I know you’ll also love adding some…
- Fresh Coconut Flakes
- Crushed Graham Crackers
- A drizzle of my homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe over Whipped Cream
- Small pieces of Macadamia Nuts or Peanuts
Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this easy pineapple milkshake recipe…
One reader writes: “YUMMMM”
Christie writes: “So refreshing and delicious!”
Kim writes: “The best!”
Denise writes: “It transports me to the beach.”
Elayna writes: “So yummy!”
Alex writes: “Delicious and so refreshing! I love this!”
Rebecca writes: “Yum. So good.”
Catherine writes: “SOOO refreshing and delicious!!!”
Rosemary writes: “This totally makes me feel like I am on a tropical island somewhere!”
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Pineapple Milkshake
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh Pineapple, cubed
- 6 ounce Pina Colada Yogurt, I used Yoplait for this recipe
- ½ cup Granulated White Sugar
- ¼ cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
- 1 scoop Vanilla Ice Cream
- 12 medium Ice Cubes
Instructions
- Gather your pineapple milkshake ingredients.
- Cut your pineapple into chunks. (see notes below)
- Add Fresh Pineapple, Pina Colada Yogurt, Sugar, and Coconut Flakes to your blender and blend on medium speed thoroughly.
- Next, add Ice Cubes to blender and blend on medium-high until smooth.
- Finally, add Vanilla Ice Cream to blender and blend again on medium-high until your milkshake is creamy and smooth.
- Take breaks from blending and stir your pineapple shake mixture with a spoon as necessary.
- Top your pineapple milkshake with some Whipped Cream and chopped Macadamia Nuts… and Enjoy!
Notes
- Twist off top of pineapple, and discard.
- Place pineapple on cutting board, and cut about 1/2 inch off the top and the bottom, and discard.
- Stand up your pineapple, and then cut off the outer layer all the way around.
- Once you’ve removed the outer layer, cut right down the middle of the core of the pineapple, so now you’ve got two large pieces. Then cut each of those in half, right down the core. You will have four large pieces at this point.
- Cut each of those pieces in half, right down the core again, so now you’ll have 8 pieces.
- Each piece will now have a sharp triangle edge (the core). Simply cut the core off of each piece and discard.
- Then cut each piece into chunks, about 1″ – 1.5″ wide. That’s it! Now you’re ready to blend up your pineapple milkshake!
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What a fantastic idea for a pineapple smoothie! This would be a delicious and refreshing dessert idea for guests! So yummy. Thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome, Christie! And you’re right… it would be such a fun surprise to serve up to your company! 🙂