Pina Colada-inspired Smoothie
Savour this tropical Pina Colada-inspired smoothie with creamy coconut milk, juicy pineapple, and ripe banana. Perfectly chilled for a refreshing treat reminiscent of a Puerto Rican holiday. Easy to make at home for an exotic twist on a classic favourite!
preparation: 5 minutes
making: 5 minutes
total: 10 minutes
servings: 4 drinks
nutrition: 158 calories per serving
cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2 ripe bananas
- 200g ripe and ready-to-eat pineapple
- 100ml milk
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- ½ of a lemon, for juice
- a pinch of desiccated coconut
200 g of pineapple is approximately half of a fresh pineapple.
Method
Peel and slice the bananas.
Cut off the top and bottom of the pineapple.
Stand it upright and slice off the skin from top to bottom.
Remove any remaining “eyes” with a small knife.
Cut the pineapple in half or into quarters, remove the hard core, and cut it into chunks.
In a blender jug, combine the coconut milk, regular milk, banana slices, pineapple chunks, maple syrup, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
For an enhanced flavour, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Pour into glasses, sprinkle with desiccated coconut, and serve chilled.
Tips
Instead of maple syrup, you can use honey.
