Description
Delightful pina colada smoothie blends tropical paradise with creamy coconut and sweet pineapple. Refreshing ingredients create a smooth, cool drink perfect for summer relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml / 12 fl oz) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml / 8 fl oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 banana (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) ice cubes
- 1 tbsp (15 ml / 0.5 fl oz) honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pineapple wedges (for garnish)
- Shredded coconut (for garnish)
- Maraschino cherry (for garnish)
Instructions
- Ingredient Fusion: Combine frozen pineapple chunks, ripe banana, coconut milk, yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract directly into the blender, creating a tropical flavor foundation.
- Blending Technique: Pulse and process the mixture until achieving a velvety, homogeneous texture, eliminating any visible fruit fragments and ensuring a smooth, consistent liquid.
- Consistency Calibration: Manipulate the smoothie’s density by incrementally adding coconut milk for a lighter consistency or introducing additional pineapple and ice cubes to transform the blend into a more substantial, frosty beverage.
- Artful Presentation: Elegantly pour the luminous, golden-hued smoothie into sophisticated glasses, transforming the drink into a visual celebration of tropical indulgence.
- Finishing Flourish: Adorn the smoothie with gourmet garnishes like fresh pineapple wedges, delicate coconut shavings, or a vibrant maraschino cherry, elevating the sensory experience and visual appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Fruit Ripeness: Choose fully ripe bananas and sweet pineapple chunks for maximum natural sweetness, reducing the need for added honey.
- Control Smoothie Consistency: Add liquid ingredients gradually to prevent over-thinning, allowing precise texture control by small incremental pours.
- Boost Nutritional Profile: Swap regular yogurt with Greek yogurt for increased protein content, or use plant-based alternatives for vegan adaptations.
- Enhance Tropical Experience: Freeze pineapple and banana beforehand to create a thicker, more indulgent smoothie without extra ice, maintaining pure fruit flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 37 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg