Virgin Pina Colada or Pina Colada with Chia Seeds
This virgin pina colada is a beautiful twist and variation on the classic Pina Colada 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. Works as a perfect breakfast, mid-day treat or a healthy dessert option.
Virgin Pina Colada aka Chia colada – Pina colada with chia seeds
Before we got married one of my favorite drinks on dates use to be Pina Colada. A classic Peutro Rican drink made with Malibu rum, crushed pineapple, coconut cream, and ice, garnished with a slice of fresh pineapple and cherry.
I use to love rum, the pineapple was my favorite fruit and coconut cream is always a big treat. So it seemed like the perfect drink for me.
Virgin Pina Colada aka Pina colada with chia seeds – Chia colada
Over the years I’ve come to now make this version of the classic with all the same basic but instead of rum using chia. A bit more health conscious and my kids love it too. In fact, we use to call it Virgin Chia-Pin Colada but my Rhea can’t say the whole thing so she only says chia colada..!
Let’s talk ingredients – virgin pina colada (Save/Pin)
- Pineapple – If you get fresh pineapple near you – lucky you! We have to most often use canned or frozen pineapple here. We do get some fresh but way too expensive to indulge. So I’ve used canned pineapple today.
- Coconut Cream – again I use either a can or carton of coconut cream – you also get coconut liquid. If however, you can’t use coconut go ahead and use some almond milk – works just as well.
- Chia seeds – I buy these in bulk. I buy these from the health store or open market. They are pretty common now and usually very inexpensive too.
Chia Colada aka Virgin Chia Pina Colada
Recipe – Virgin Pina Colada – Pina Colada with Chia Seeds minus the alcohol (Save/Pin)
Tools
If you want to make this an original cocktail just add 1/4 cup or 1 oz Malibu rum to each individual serving.
Chia Colada aka Virgin Chia Pina Colada
Ingredients
- Crushed pineapple -2 cups
- Coconut cream – 1 cup
- Crushed ice – 2 cups
- Chia seeds – 1 tbsp
- Water – 1/4 cup
- Honey – 1 tbsp or more
Method
- Soak the chia seeds for 10 mins in water to let it bloom
- Save a few crushed pineapple aside for garnish
- In a blender add remaining crushed pineapple, coconut cream, crushed ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with honey
- Add the chia seeds and give it one quick wiz in the blender.
- Pour into individual smoothie glasses
- Enjoy.
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Chia Colada aka Virgin Chia Pina Colada
Virgin Pina Colada aka Pina Colada with Chia Seeds
Ingredients
- 2 cups Crushed pineapple
- 1 cup Coconut cream
- 2 cups Crushed ice
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tbsp Honey or more
Instructions
- Soak the chia seeds for 10 mins in water to let it bloom
- Save a few crushed pineapple aside for garnish
- In a blender add remaining crushed pineapple, coconut cream, crushed ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with honey
- Add the chia seeds and give it one quick wiz in the blender.
- Pour into individual smoothie glasses
- Enjoy.
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Ginny McMeans
What a great way to add a little something extra to a pina colada. It sounds like a meal! Delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Ginny. Definitely a great treat – very filling too!
Lisa Bryan
Love the idea of adding chia seeds to a pina colada – instant health boost! Yes!
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Lisa. Thanks
Dannii
What a great idea to add chia seeds for a protein boost. This looks so refreshing.
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely Dannii. Perfect and refreshing
Alyssa
It’s delicious as is, but is it bad to say I’d like to have it with chia AND rum? 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Oh I like how you think Alyssa. Rum sure makes everything better
Savita
What a delicious twist on pina colada with healthy chia seeds. I love that you kept it alcohol free. Perfect way to serve guests of all age.
Veena Azmanov
I do love alcohol sometimes but when the kids are around we keep it safe. Thanks
Traci
Oh how cute! You had me at Chia! And I’m always up for pineapple and coconut cream together. This looks like the perfect warm weather beverage! Bring on the warm weather 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Definitely a perfect drink in warm weather.