It's getting to be that time of year when I find myself staring out the window daydreaming about a remote tropical beach with the softest white sand and the most gorgeous crystal clear blue water. A good book and a fruity drink by my side, it's my idea of paradise. It's an especially nice thought on this snowy Friday morning, with more of the white stuff in the forecast for tomorrow. And you know what? It *might* actually happen this year! Not that I'm excited about it or anything :) Shane and I will be celebrating our 5 year wedding anniversary in March, and an escape from this New England winter is definitely the goal. Now all we need to do is get our acts in gear and start planning... So, who has a (middle of the winter) warm weather destination they recommend?
Until then, I'll have to be content enjoying a pina colada smoothie under a giant blanket on my couch and really, it's not much of a hardship because this is a great smoothie :) I discovered this recipe on Pinterest a few weeks ago and have been itching to make it ever since - pina coladas are by far my favorite fruity cocktail! The recipe combines fresh pineapple, light coconut milk, a banana and a bit of honey to make a refreshing and delicious smoothie whose flavor is quite reminiscent of the cocktail. It's not overly sweet, even with the honey, but you could probably skip the honey if you wanted and it'd still be great. I've enjoyed it for dessert more times than I care to admit over the course of the past few days, and with a substantial stash of fresh pineapple in my fridge, there are probably several more pina colada smoothies in my future!
Pina Colada Smoothie
barely adapted from Paula Deen
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup light coconut milk
1 frozen, sliced banana (I like to slice my bananas then pop them in the freezer so they're ready to use in smoothies)
1/4 cup ice cubes
2 teaspoons honey
pineapple wedges, for garnish
Combine all of the ingredients (except the pineapple wedge garnish) in your blender. Blend until smooth. You can add ice if you want a thicker smoothie or milk if you want a thinner consistency (for the record, I liked it exactly as written). Garnish with pineapple wedges, if desired, and serve.
Serves 2
22 comments:
This looks so tempting but I feel I might need some rum too ;-))
I've heard Costa Rica is a great place to be in February/March but I haven't been there (yet). I could totally see this drink being a good match there though.
I happen to have all the ingredients and i tempted....seems so good!
Kisses,
Rita
Pina Colada's are my absolute favorite frozen drink, they always remind me of Summer!
Looks like you found a great use for that pineapple. Looks very tropical and refreshing.
Ooh, I love any excuse to use coconut milk! YUM! I hope you guys find somewhere warm to go. We're planning a vacay as soon as husband gets back from deployment and I'm hoping for somewhere tropical!
Very nice little smoothie; I hope you do get a chance to get away. I've only been a few places down south and must say that Bermuda is the most civilized of them all; my brother adores the Cayman's and a friend loves Barbados. I'd take any at this time, cold snowy in Toronto.
Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Mexico, Jamaica... Sooo many options!
you're the second blog today that Ive seen a pina colada smoothie on...I better find the rum :)
Pina Coladas are my all time favorite cocktail! I like this smoothie version for a mid-day snack it will remind me of Costa Rica. I went there for Christmas and it was the BEST holiday ever, let alone winter holiday. Go!!
I don't know if a beach vacation is going to happen for me this winter, but I've always wanted to go to Hawaii and to the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. I may need to settle for a smoothie on the couch!
I love the taste of virgin piña coladas and this sounds like the perfect smoothie for when the warm weather starts to creep in
Pina colada was the first drink I ordered when I went out when I was 21. Pineapple and coconut flavors are so great together. Great idea to turn it into a smoothie.
Hawaii is always a good option for tropical paradise...but it's a lot farther from the east than here in CA. I love the big island because it has so many different terrains to see...from volcanos, rain forests, black sand beaches and mountains. In the meantime enjoy your smoothie under the your warm comfy blanket. :)
YUM. This is the perfect time for a drink like that. Reminds me of summer.
Mmmmm looks delish.
Bermuda is fantastic... My hubs and I are hoping to go again this year. It's a wonderful place to go for a holiday! Rent a scooter and you can visit the whole island over the time you're there. :)
Krista
I like how you used fresh and healthy ingredients for this smoothie. Looks delicious!
Whatever happened to that plan of ours to spend January and February somewhere warm sipping things like this and making use of as much sunshine as possible? This looks great...put it on the list.
I love it! Sounds amazing, refreshing and delicious!
Aaaahhh this screams "Carribean" to me :) Thanks for sharing!
You have me singing the pina colada song. Definitely jealous of your trip. Sounds fun!
Looks so delicious as is Tracey but I don't think I could resist the temptation to add some rum to it.
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