Bursting with the candy, juicy flavors of pineapple and coconut, this Pina Colada Smoothie brings a little bit of trip sunshine, irrespective of the climate.
Pina Colada Smoothie
Years in the past, once I first put this recipe on the weblog, I had simply made this piña colada smoothie and churned it into ice cream. I can nonetheless keep in mind how my little boys jumped up and down with pleasure.
They beloved the sweetness of this refreshing ice cream deal with in the course of the warmth of a Phoenix summer time. I beloved that it had no refined sugars.
I had been on a little bit of a smoothie kick, again then. However, I’d by no means tried freezing a smoothie recipe earlier than that. The result’s a creamy texture that’s extra like soft-serve ice cream.
The twist of lime on this Pina Colada Smoothie offers it a singular style that’s extra advanced than the easy mixture of coconut and pineapple. And, the tiny pinch of sea salt likewise enhances the entire flavors.
Bear in mind that completely different producers produce their coconut milks at various ranges of creaminess and thickness. My favourite is the canned coconut milk from Thai kitchen.
I sometimes use store-bought frozen pineapple chunks for smoothies, however it’s also possible to freeze contemporary pineapple chunks with the banana. Additionally, the honey might be swapped out for one more pure sweetener like maple syrup, nevertheless it does alter the flavour a bit.
Now, if say, a splash of rum makes it into your smoothie and alters the style, I gained’t inform. Cocktail smoothies are completely a factor. They’re a great factor.
Pina Colada Smoothie Recipe
You’ll want the next components to make this recipe:
- Thai coconut milk
- frozen pineapple chunks
- frozen banana chunks
- honey
- contemporary lime juice
- nice sea salt
- rum (non-compulsory)
Pina Colada Ice Cream
Begin by inserting the entire components into the blender. Then, mix till clean and creamy. If making smoothies, pour into glasses and serve instantly.
If making ice cream, pour the contents of the blender into an ice cream machine and course of in line with the producer’s instructions. Scoop into bowls and serve instantly after freezing.
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Servings: 4 -5 servings of soft-serve ice cream or 2-3 servings of smoothie
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Place all components within the blender and puree till clean and creamy. If making smoothies, pour into glasses and serve instantly.
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If making ice cream, pour the contents of the blender into an ice cream machine and course of in line with the producer’s instructions. Scoop into bowls and serve instantly after freezing.
Energy: 301kcal · Carbohydrates: 32g · Protein: 3g · Fats: 21g · Saturated Fats: 18g · Polyunsaturated Fats: 0.3g · Monounsaturated Fats: 1g · Sodium: 87mg · Potassium: 435mg · Fiber: 2g · Sugar: 25g · Vitamin A: 64IU · Vitamin C: 13mg · Calcium: 34mg · Iron: 4mg
{initially revealed 7/27/13 – recipe notes and images up to date 2/14/24}
