Virgin Pina Colada / Pina Colada (Non-Alcoholic)
This heavenly tropical drink is creamy, rich, delicious, and perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups pineapple chunks frozen or fresh
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1-2 tablespoon maple syrup or honey ((Optional if a pineapple is not sweet enough))
- A small pinch of sea salt ((Optional))
Instructions
Pina Colada with Frozen Pineapple Chunks
- Keep the frozen pineapple chunks at room temperature for only 5-7 minutes to soften them a little.
Pina Colada with Fresh Pineapple
- Freeze the fresh pineapple chunks for 10-15 minutes before making the cocktail.
Making Pina Colada
- To the high-power blender, add pineapple chunks, coconut milk, and sea salt. Blend until well combined, creamy, and smooth.
- Taste and add maple syrup or honey if needed and as needed.
- Serve the chilled Pina Colada as it is, or you can garnish it as you prefer.
Garnishing Suggestions
- Serve the cocktail with chopped pineapples and cherry.
- You can also garnish it with mint leaves.
- Garnish Pina Colada with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Top the Pina Colada with whipped cream or for a vegan option with coconut whipped cream.
Variations
- To make the cocktail creamier and more like a milkshake, add a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream in the blender along with other ingredients.
- Make it mint-flavored by adding a few fresh mint leaves.
- For healthier options and protein boost, you can add chia seeds or hemp seeds.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
Calories : 138kcalCarbohydrates : 24gProtein : 1gFat : 5gSaturated Fat : 4gSodium : 57mgPotassium : 180mgFiber : 2gSugar : 16gVitamin A : 96IUVitamin C : 79mgCalcium : 21mgIron : 1mg
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