Virgin Pina Colada

This virgin pina colada is a beautiful twist and variation on the classic cocktail. With the addition of chia seeds minus the alcohol. A simple, easy, and refreshing combination of tropical flavors from the crushed pineapple, coconut cream, and honey. 

Pina colada is a classic Puerto Rican cocktail made with Malibu rum, crushed pineapple, coconut cream, and ice. It's also garnished with a slice of fresh pineapple and cherry.

I love rum, pineapple is my favorite fruit, and coconut cream is always a treat. So, it's the perfect drink for me. But, during the week, I prefer to leave out the rum and keep it lean. So, we can enjoy it as a smoothie. And of course, it is also perfect as a breakfast drink.

• Pineapple - If you get fresh please use fresh. But, frozen or canned works just as well.
• Coconut cream - A canned or a carton of coconut cream works great.
• Chia seeds - Just 1 teaspoon is plenty. I like the little added thickness it adds to the drink. Of course, feel free to omit the chia all together. Also, I like to add a few bloomed chia seeds for garnish. I have listed how to make that yourself below too.

Step by step instructions

• Save a few crushed pineapple pieces aside for garnish.
• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
• Then, taste and adjust sweetness and consistency. And if necessary, add more honey or coconut milk/water.
• Lastly, pour into individual smoothie glasses. Garnish with some more crushed pineapple. I also added a cherry and a few bloomed chia seeds.
  Pro tip - If you want to make this an original pina colada cocktail, add ¼ cup or 1 oz Malibu rum to each individual serving.
• Enjoy!

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Virgin Pina Colada

Author: Veena Azmanov

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Prep Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 mins

Calories: 267kcal

Adjust Servings Here: 2 Servings

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This virgin pina colada is a beautiful twist and variation on the classic with the addition of chia seeds minus the alcohol. A simple, easy, and refreshing combination of tropical flavors from the crushed pineapple, coconut cream, and honey. 

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 1 cup (240 g) Pineapple crushed or chopped
• ▢ ½ cup (120 ml) Coconut cream
• ▢ 1 cup Ice crushed
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Chia seeds (optional)
• ▢ 1 tablespoon Honey or more 

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Instructions

• Save a few crushed pineapple pieces aside for garnish
• Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth
• Taste and adjust sweetness and consistency. Add more honey or coconut milk/water if necessary
• Pour into individual smoothie glasses. Garnish with some more crushed pineapple
• Note - If you want to make this an original pina colada cocktail, add ¼ cup or 1 oz Malibu rum to each individual serving.
• Enjoy

Nutrition Information

Serving: 224- gCalories: 267- kcalCarbohydrates: 20.2- gProtein: 3- gFat: 21.7- gSaturated Fat: 18.5- gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.2- gMonounsaturated Fat: 0- gTrans Fat: 0- gCholesterol: 0- mgSodium: 5- mgPotassium: 0- mgFiber: 3.3- gSugar: 12.4- gVitamin A: 0- IUVitamin C: 0- mgCalcium: 0- mgIron: 0- mg

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