Skinny Piña Colada
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4.1
Skinny Piña Colada
Description
Skinny Piña Colada features pineapple and coconut water as the main ingredients paired with coconut-flavored rum to create a tropical drink that balances sweetness and freshness. The recipe splits into two approaches: one served over ice with a splash of coconut sparkling water, enhancing the coconut aroma without adding heaviness; the other blended with frozen banana and ice for a thicker, colder beverage. The use of coconut water instead of cream or sugary mixers reduces calories and heaviness, making the cocktail feel more hydrating and light. Blending frozen fruit also contributes to a smooth texture in the frozen version.
The flavors meld around pineapple's bright tartness and the subtle sweetness of banana in the frozen blend, while the coconut rum ties the tropical theme together. Both styles of serving keep the drink cool and refreshing, suitable for warm days or casual gatherings.
This recipe is straightforward and requires only blending the ingredients. The choice between on the rocks or frozen allows flexibility depending on your preference for texture and temperature.
Ingredients
On the rocks:
- ½ cup pineapple frozen chunks
- 10 ounces coconut water
- 3 ounces rum coconut flavored
- coconut sparkling water optional, splash
Frozen
- ½ cup pineapple frozen chunks
- ½ banana chopped into chunks, frozen
- 10 ounces coconut water
- 3 ounces rum coconut flavored
- light rum splash
- ice handful
Instructions
On the rocks:
- Blend all ingredients except the sparkling water in a blender, pour into two glasses with crushed or cubed ice. Add a splash of coconut sparkling water and serve.
Frozen:
- Blend all ingredients in a high powdered blender until smooth. Pour into two glasses and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 131 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piña colada (on the rocks) | |
| Calories | 131kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 399mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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