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Pineapple Coconut Smoothie – a frozen virgin Piña Colada that will transport you poolside at your favorite resort. And if you want to add some rum, no judgment here – just be sure your kids don’t sneak a sip of yours! 🙂
Take Me Away
I won’t be going to any beach resorts this year (unfortunately), but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream. This frosty summery beverage is a classic poolside sip, usually made with rum. I stuck to making a virgin version – something the kids can enjoy too. Get out the slip-n-slide for the kids, a lounge chair for yourself and a pitcher of this Pineapple Coconut Smoothie. Who needs a resort when you’ve got this?!
Use Frozen Fruits
This quick and easy smoothie needs only 3 ingredients with an optional 4th. It’s important, though, to use frozen fruits. I always have bags of store-bought frozen fruit in my freezer for situations such as this. And I purposely buy more bananas each week than I know we will eat fresh so I can freeze the leftovers when they turn brown. Simply peel the over-ripe bananas, slice them and lay the slices on a plate or baking sheet in one even layer. Stick the plate or baking sheet into the freezer. Once the banana slices are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag for easier storage.
Ok, so, you could totally use fresh fruits and it would still be super yummy; it just won’t be the frozen beach drink of your dreams.
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Put the Rum in the Coconut
Or not. Your choice. You could totally turn these dairy free smoothies into an adults-only summer treat by adding a shot or two of rum. But, if you do this you should probably make a virgin batch for the kids anyway because they are going to want this refreshing fruity goodness too!
Or maybe turn this smoothie into popsicles! Again, with or without the rum – just make sure to label them well if you do both! 🙂
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
So, who’s up for a refreshing summer beverage that will take you back to your favorite beach vacation? I thought so! I’m going to be drinking these ALL summer! If you make this Pineapple Coconut Smoothie be sure to leave me feedback below. Don’t forget to snap a pic and tag me @veggie_inspired #veggieinspired on Instagram and Twitter.
If you love the pineapple-coconut combo, be sure to also check out my Pineapple Coconut Muffins!
Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups full fat coconut milk (I like Golden Star, which contains no additives, gums or thickeners)
- 3 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 banana , frozen
- ½ tsp vanilla , optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth, preferably on the "Frozen" setting if your blender has one*.
- Enjoy immediately!
Tally erp 9 says
This sounds amazing!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Tally! Enjoy!
Becca Amuse Your Bouche says
I’ve used this combination of fruits before and I love it (anything pina colada-esque is good with me!), but I’ve never frozen the fruit first to make it slushie-like – genius idea!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Becca! It is totally like the beachy resort cocktails…yum! 🙂
choclette says
I’m lucky enough to be close enough to beaches, but sadly don’t have a garden big enough to sit in. These sound totally fabulous and I will now be on the lookout for frozen pineapple.
Jenn S. says
You are so lucky to be by so many beaches! We have a very small beach near us, but it’s definitely not like a beach getaway. I hope you love these, Choclette! Thanks!
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
This is like a sippable tropical cloud, so dreamy! There is no doubt in my mind that I will love this <3
Jenn S. says
I love that description!! Thanks, Natalie! You will love it!
Jan says
Combination of coconut and pineapple is always a great one, Jenn. I like how you serve the smoothie in the dessert glasses 🙂
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Jan! It’s actually a margarita glass, but whatever works, right?! Thanks for stopping by!
Strength and Sunshine says
I think the best smoothies are the tropical ones <3 SOOO good, like really! You can't turn it down!
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Rebecca! I definitely won’t be turing it down – such a perfect refresher for summer. I’m totally making popsicles with them next week!