Even though the the air is just a little more chilly in the evening, making it feel like fall is getting closer, it still gets warm enough during the day for me to feel like I need something icy. One of our favorite indulging adult beverages is the Pina Colada. We fell in love this this frozen creamy tropical concoction on the first cruise we took.
Last Sunday morning I was in one of those moods for a creamy tropical smoothie. Something with pineapple and coconut and icy. I happened across a recipe in the recent Cooking Light magazine for a smoothie that was going to fit the bill. I adjusted the recipe a little to make it sugar free and enjoyed this with Grumpy for breakfast!
The Greek yogurt and light coconut milk give this smoothie a really nice creaminess that makes you feel like your actually drinking a shake for breakfast.
We definitely found a keeper for a smoothie fix. It isn't often I can get Grumpy to share a smoothie with me so I usually have to adapt the recipes for just one person. From now on, if I'm feeling like a smoothie I can pretty much bet Grumpy would be willing to have one with me. While it's not the sweet adult drink we had on our cruise, it is definitely a tasty healthy version that can be a good substitute when the craving hits!
Pina Colada Smoothie
Creamy and tangy yogurt blended with unsweetened coconut and light coconut milk produces a creamy drink reminiscent of a milkshake!
Ingredients
- ½ cup fat free Greek yogurt
- ½ cup light coconut milk
- 2 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup frozen pineapple pieces
- Sugar free sweetener to taste
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Blend the yogurt, coconut milk, coconut flakes, and pineapple pieces in blender until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sweeter (if using) and ice. Blend until frosty.
- Serve the smoothie with a garnish of pineapple and maraschino cherry.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 67mgPotassium: 123mgFiber: 1gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Renee Paj
Shelby, this sounds delicious. Love the photos too. Looks so refreshing. I'm so not ready for summer to end!
Sherri Jo
I would love this... and knowing me, I'd add rum. 🙂 Healthy and happy! <3
KC the Kitchen Chopper
Shelby, your pina colada smoothie looks like vacay in a glass! On my "to do" list. Thanks and pinned!
marye
This is my kind of breakfast! Pinned!
Pam
How did you know I pulled out my blender? I am going to have to stop at the market for pineapple this will be perfect for my breakfast......or add a little rum to enjoy this labor day weekend.
Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
I love this smoothie. It is like a little mini tropical vacation.