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..!

Chia Colada aka Virgin Chia Pina Colada

Recipe – Virgin Pina Colada – Pina Colada with Chia Seeds minus the alcohol (Save/Pin) 

Tools

• Blender / Hand Blender
• Smoothie glasses

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.

Chia Colada aka Virgin Chia Pina Colada

Virgin Pina Colada aka 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. 

 

Print

Course Breakfast, brunch

Cuisine Peurto Rico

Keyword Pina Colada Chia Seeds, Virgin Pina Colada

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 267 kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Ingredients - Choose (Metric or US Customary) below

• 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 

Metric - US customary

Instructions

 

1. Soak the chia seeds for 10 mins in water to let it bloom
2. Save a few crushed pineapple aside for garnish
3. In a blender add remaining crushed pineapple, coconut cream, crushed ice. 
4. Blend until smooth. 
5. Taste and adjust sweetness with honey
6. Add the chia seeds and give it one quick wiz in the blender. 
7. Pour into individual smoothie glasses 
8. Enjoy. 

Nutrition Facts

Virgin Pina Colada aka Pina Colada with Chia Seeds

Amount Per Serving (224 g)

Calories 267 Calories from Fat 195

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 21.7g 33%

Saturated Fat 18.5g 93%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g

Monounsaturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 5mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 20.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%

Sugars 12.4g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 0%

Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 0%

Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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