How to Make a Freshing Pina Colada Smoothie

This new type of smoothie will make you sweet and fresh all day! It just contains a few ingredients like bananas, pineapples and coconut milk. So it’s very easy to make! Are you ready for it? Decorate your summer with this!

INGREDIENTS & SUBSTITUTIONS

• 2 cups pineapple chunks: A unique source of the digestive aid bromelain, pineapples serve as the recipe’s star ingredient and are bursting with flavor and texture that will leave you savoring every bite.
• 2 frozen bananas: For the best flavor and texture, use frozen overripe bananas. That eliminates the need to add ice, which can thin the smoothie.
• 1 ½ cup coconut milk: The coconut milk used to make this smoothie greatly enhances its sweetness. Other milks, both dairy and plant-based, can be used, but their coconut flavor won’t be the same.
• ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt: Greek yogurt contributes additional protein to the smoothie while also helping it to thicken. Alternatively, sour cream or plain yogurt can be used.
• 2 tablespoons shredded coconut: Use unsweetened coconut shred for that mouthwatering tropical flavor!

Instructions

1. The ingredients should be added to the blender in the order they appear.
2. The mixture should be smooth and creamy after blending the ingredients at high speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. The smoothie should be tasted before adding more coconut milk if it is too thick or your preferred sweetener if it is not sweet enough for you.
5. Transfer to a cup or Mason jar. Consume cold right away or keep in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Storage

Although it’s best to consume this smoothie right away, it will stay fresh for up to 24 hours if covered in the refrigerator.

Tips to Make This Recipe

1. Use frozen bananas. When blended, frozen bananas contribute to a creamier texture than unfrozen ones. It’s best to use overripe ones that are naturally sweeter in flavor.
2. Employ a blender with a high speed. Having a banana or pineapple chunk in your mouth after drinking a smoothie is the worst possible situation. If you don’t have a high speed blender, give the mixture a few stirs now and then with a long spoon to help the ingredients combine, then blend it for an additional minute.
3. Don’t use ice. Ice is not necessary because we are using frozen bananas. By using a frozen banana, the smoothie will be cool without tasting diluted by the ice. It’s best to pour the smoothie over ice rather than blend in ice if you aren’t using frozen banana.
4. Add sweetener. Thanks to the banana, pineapple and coconut, this smoothie is naturally sweet. If you prefer it sweeter, add in a little honey or maple syrup to taste.

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