Sure it may be a famous, catchy song from the late ‘70s, but do we really even have to ask the question. I mean, who doesn’t like piña coladas?!?

It’s such a fresh and flavorful beverage. And this recipe is a (tropical) breeze to make. It’s loaded with deliciousness, and of course, the paper umbrella always adds a nice touch.

A quick note about the canned light coconut milk: it’s basically just a watered-down version of full-fat coconut milk. So if you’d like to be frugal (and especially if you’re making large batches for a group) pick up the regular coconut milk and simply add your own water. It’s one part full-fat coconut milk and one part water. For a super smoothie sans alcohol, nix the rum and enjoy in the a.m. or anytime of day. 

Try this Piña Colada Smoothie!

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Tropical Piña Colada

Sure it may be a famous (and ever so catchy) song from the late ‘70s, but do we really even have to ask the question. I mean, who doesn’t like piña coladas?!?
Servings: 2 piña coladas
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup canned light coconut milk*
  • 1 ½ ounces rum
  • 1 to 2 drops coconut extract
  • 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut, optional
  • 2 wedges fresh pineapple, optional
  • 3 to 5 ice cubes

Instructions
 

  • Starting with the liquids first, add all the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and garnish each with an optional pineapple wedge.

Notes

*Or mix 6 tablespoons full-fat coconut milk with equal parts water to create lite coconut milk.
• In my experience, adding the liquids to your blender first (and saving the pineapple and ice for last), will make blending MUCH easier. 
• If you’re following a gluten-free diet, be sure to carefully read the packaging for each ingredient. While these foods are inherently gluten-free, gluten can sometimes be added during processing for a variety of reasons, including for flavor and consistency.
• Similarly, if you’re dairy-free, check the ingredient list carefully for any hidden milk products.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 160Carbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gTotal Fat: 5g— Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g— Saturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 20mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 12g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!