I can’t get enough slurpy goodness here in Aruba.
When it’s hot and humid and I’m literally a hot mess these go down so well.
I try to take inspiration in what I eat and drink based on the local surroundings. Most of the U.S. is cold right now and I know that drinking a cold smoothie in Minnesota in December may not be on your to-do list.
But since I’m on the Equator, I may as well lots of smoothies and enjoy the flowers.
They’re real.
I picked them from a flowering shrub in my front yard.
Please don’t ask me what the name is.
I have no idea other than to call them pretty.
And very, very orange and very, very vibrant!
If today’s smoothie recipe looks similar to the Peaches and Coconut Cream Smoothie I made last week, it is.
I just swapped out the peaches for pineapple.
Not rocket science but I’m on vacation.
I pleased to report that the Peaches and Coconut Cream Smoothie I posted last week was the Foodista Drink of the Day for December 13, 2011
And now, I need some more of the pineapple smoothie.
It’s so creamy and sweet and coconutty and just slurpable. Basically a virgin pina colada.
I may twist Scott’s arm and add some rum to our smoothies after we put Skylar to bed. We’re living on the edge with homemade pina coladas. Don’t you know it.
And after one smoothie spiked with rum, you could put me straight to bed. I have become the quintessential lightweight that can get drunk from one pina colada.
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Pineapple Banana & Coconut Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana, peeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal but not essential)
- 1 cup pineapple, I used canned in juice, but fresh would be great
- ½ cup coconut milk (canned, fresh, cream of coconut, or coconut creme concentrate
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
The remainder is optional:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar, optional and to taste (or honey, agave, sugar, stevia, vanilla NuNaturals stevia drops
- ⅓ cup additional fruit, such strawberries, mango, peaches, plums, nectarines, papaya, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.
- ¼ cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 scoop neutral or vanilla flavored protein powder
- top with a handful of coconut flakes, granola, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, raisins
- For a pina colada add 1 to 2 ounces rum (dark rum, light rum, Malibu
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in Vita-Mix or blender until smooth. Serve immediately. Any extra will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I live in Thailand so it is also hot and humid here. I REALLY wish we had a blender in our house though. It’s not one of the appliances we got when we moved.
I LOVE all the stuff in those smoothies though and would LOVE to at least find a friend with a blender to make them.
Looks delicious. I love coconut anything and I’m totally fine with drinking a smoothie in December :)
This smoothie sounds wonderful and love the pics with the flowers! I drink smoothies in the winter and hot coffee in the summer, so I guess me beverages aren’t too seasonal. But I do tend to drink more tea in the winter.
Holy yummy smoothie! The combo of those flavors happen to be my 13 year old’s favorite. I showed him and he asked for it for dessert after dinner tomorrow night…that way I have time to get a few of the ingredients!
I drink a frozen coconut water or green smoothie every day, although I wear a sweatshirt and hold onto two microwavable hot packs while I do! LOL! :-) I also drink hot coffee at any time, even when it is 100 degrees out!
Congratulations on the award, Averie. You deserve it for sure!
oh yum! this sounds wonderful, full of all my favorite things
beautiful photos too!
Hi! I gotta tell you, it is seriously impressive that you are posting new recipes and pics on vacation!! *high five!* And I love that I don’t have to miss reading your updates :) have so much fun!
Love pineapple in smoothies!! I drink a smoothie everyday and it doesnt affect me, but I drink hot tea later in the day to warm up.
I am pretty certain those are hibiscus flowers. :-)
I don’t think they are but I am no botanist! haha
This is really close to one of my favorite smoothie recipes – I add a bit of mango, too.
If I’m in the mood for a smoothie, nothing else will cure that craving. Which means that I’m usually drinking a smoothie will sitting at home and wearing a winter jacket. My husband thinks I’m crazy!
I have a mango-ish one too I think in my recipe arsenal…I just throw stuff in the blender and hope for the best :)
I eat ice cream, drink smoothies and eat overnight oatmeal cold year-round. Although I may have blankets and coats on while I do so. I just can’t get enough! I can’t stand hot drinks, so I can’t say that I drink them at all, let alone when it’s hot out. I’m also not a fan of soup, which is really just a hot drink with chunks.
“which is really just a hot drink with chunks.” <-- so true and you make me LOL :)
I love it when the truth is funny, lol!
Wow, could these photos get any more gorgeous!?! I don’t think so. That drink sounds fabulous aaaand I’d love to be at that beach right now. :)
Thanks, Caroline!
Hi Averie! Congrats on the award. When are you going to compile all your recipes into a cookbook. Could be a great Christmas gift for next year, just saying….
I drink a kale smoothie everyday, winter or summer. I don’t put to much ice in as I don’t like super icy and cold smoothies.
I have 2 cups of warm Peets coffee every morning but may splurge on an afternoon iced coffee in the summer. I just can’t have my breakfast without coffee. It just makes breakfast all the better :)
Jackie
Peets is always a winner…for.sure.
Thanks as always for your support & praise!
Congrats on the award!! When are you going to pull all your recipes together into one smart little cookbook? Could be a great Holiday gift for next year, I’m just saying….
I have my daily kale smoothie year round. I don’t put in much ice because I don’t like a super cold and icy smoothie.
I am a HUGE coffee fan and have my 2 cups every morning. I prefer it warm but in the summer I may spring for an afternoon iced coffee from Peets Coffee. LOVE their coffee.
I love a warm chai tea in the fall and winter, that is my afternoon treat!
Cheers!
Jackie