Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada Smoothie
This Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada Smoothie blends pineapple chunks, ripe banana, and almond milk with a hint of coconut extract and optional sweetener to create a creamy, tropical-flavored beverage. The smooth texture and balanced sweetness offer a refreshing dairy-free alternative to traditional pina coladas without alcohol.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or frozen
- 1 banana medium to large, ripe
- ½ cup almond milk unsweetened vanilla
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract or to taste
- sweetener optional and to taste**
- coconut optional and to taste, about 1/4 cup, shredded
- rum optional, splash, or Malibu Coconut Rum
- maraschino cherries optional, for garnishing
Instructions
- Combine pineapple, banana, milk, coconut extract, and optional sweetener in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Optionally add rum, to taste, and blend. (Intended for those for whom alcohol consumption is appropriate; always drink responsibly)
- Optionally garnish and serve immediately. Leftover portion may be frozen for up to 2 months.
Notes
- One 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple (in juice) can be used as a substitute for fresh or frozen pineapple chunks.
- To maintain a lower-calorie option, use no-calorie sweeteners such as liquid vanilla stevia drops, white stevia powder, or Splenda as desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be frozen up to 2 months preserving flavor.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.