Description
Creamy strawberry pina colada smoothie blends tropical flavors into a refreshing paradise of Caribbean delight. Cool waves of coconut and sweet strawberries swirl together, promising pure summer enjoyment for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Berries:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 1 banana, sliced
Fresh Garnish:
- Fresh pineapple wedges
- Fresh strawberry slices
Liquids and Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the blender is clean and ready for use.
- Place frozen strawberries, coconut milk, pineapple chunks, sliced banana, and optional honey into the blender container.
- Add ice cubes to enhance the smoothie’s frosty texture and chilled temperature.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and process on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture becomes completely smooth and uniformly blended.
- Pause and scrape down the sides of the blender if any unblended fruit remains, then blend for an additional 15-20 seconds.
- Select serving glasses and carefully pour the vibrant tropical smoothie, distributing evenly.
- Artfully garnish each glass with fresh pineapple wedges and delicate strawberry slices to enhance visual appeal.
- Serve immediately to preserve the optimal cold temperature and creamy consistency of the tropical beverage.
Notes
- Swap honey with agave nectar or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly option.
- Freeze overripe bananas in advance for extra creaminess and natural sweetness.
- Use light coconut milk to reduce calories without compromising tropical flavor.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a nutritious post-workout smoothie boost.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 147 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg