This Pina Colada Smoothie is like a refreshing frothy coconut pineapple smoothie perfect for welcoming summer with tropical flavors. Plus, this vegan mocktail is 100% dairy-free, gluten-free, and banana-free.,
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You can dip the top of two glasses in a shallow bowl filled with 1 cm water, then dip it in another bowl filled with unsweetened desiccated coconut. Dip and rotate it to stick coconut to the rim.
Place the tall glasses in the freeze for 10 minutes to set the coconut on side of the rim.
Smoothie
In a high-speed blender jug, add all the ingredients in any order.
Blend on the high-speed setting until frothy, creamy, and smooth. Add a splash of coconut milk if too thick or difficult to blend. Or add a few more pineapple frozen chunks to thicken.
Serve immediately with toasted coconut flakes on top and a fresh pineapple wedge.
Low-Sugar: Pineapple is high in sugar, so if you want to decrease the sugar in this smoothie, you can replace half of the pineapple with frozen cauliflower rice or frozen zucchini. To enhance the pineapple flavor without adding sugar, add 1/4 teaspoon of pineapple stevia drops. Also, skip the syrup or use a sugar-free syrup to boost the sweetness of the smoothie recipe.Coconut-Free: Coconut is the key ingredient of a pina colada, but if you have a coconut allergy, swap the coconut milk for any plant-based milk you love, like oat milk, hemp milk, rice milk, or almond milk. Swap the coconut yogurt for any dairy-free plain yogurt you like.Can I Use Canned Coconut Milk? Yes, you can use canned coconut milk instead of carton coconut milk. Shake the can very well before opening it, then measure and add to the jug. You can swap coconut yogurt for more canned coconut milk if desired.Can I Use Frozen Bananas? Yes, you can remove 1/2 cup of frozen pineapple and swap it for 1/2 cup of frozen banana pieces. It's about one large frozen banana.Can I Skip The Yogurt? Coconut yogurt adds creaminess to the drink, but you can skip it or replace it with canned coconut cream or another dairy-free unsweetened yogurt you like.Can I Use Pineapple Juice? If you don't have any pineapple, you can replace the chunks with pineapple juice, but it will have a less creamy texture.Can I Make A Protein Pina Colada Smoothie? You can increase the protein content by adding a scoop of your favorite plant-based protein powder to the jug.