Description
This Pina Colada Smoothie is a tropical, creamy blend of frozen pineapple, ripe banana, full-fat coconut milk, and a touch of lime and honey for sweetness. Perfect for a refreshing and nutritious treat, it combines vibrant flavors into a smooth and icy drink ideal for warming days or anytime you want a taste of the islands.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 ripe banana
Liquids & Sweeteners
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (to taste)
Others
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your kitchen counter to ensure everything is ready for blending.
- Combine in Blender: Place the frozen pineapple chunks, ripe banana, full-fat coconut milk, freshly squeezed lime juice, and honey into the blender.
- Blend Smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut milk gradually to reach your preferred consistency.
- Add Ice and Blend Again: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again until the mixture is icy smooth.
- Taste and Sweeten: Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed, blending briefly to mix.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges or shredded coconut for an extra tropical touch.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a rich and creamy texture; light coconut milk will result in a thinner smoothie.
- Frozen pineapple chunks help achieve a cold, slushy consistency without diluting the flavor.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup to keep the smoothie vegan.
- Adjust lime juice according to your taste preference for acidity.
- This smoothie is best served immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
