Strawberry Colada Smoothie - Guide Recipe
It’s summer so we should all be drinking as many smoothies as we can right? I think it is the best time of year for smoothies because there’s such an abundance of good fresh fruit , and better yet , at great prices. I just bought 4 lbs of blueberries for $5 yesterday , epic I know. For these I bought whole fresh pineapple for .99 cents then just peeled and chopped them and froze in bags for later. I love getting good deals on food , always have always will – because that just means buy more food right :)? You should see the cereal stash at my house , it gets a little crazy sometimes.
I love smoothies because they are perfect for enjoying any time of the day and you don’t feel weighed down after drinking them. They are a great way to pack in your fruits and veggies for the day and they are a great source of natural vitamins , minerals , antioxidants and bioflavonoids and they help give you energy to keep on going. And let’s not forget how easy they are to make , it only takes a couple of minutes , so it’s a no brainer.
This Strawberry Colada Smoothie is perfect for summer , it offers that flavor that reminds of you being in the tropics , soaking up the sun on a warm sandy beach somewhere. We all love Pina Coladas but have you tried blending some strawberry into the mix? Well you should , starting with these nutritious smoothies! Coconut and strawberries just go together , it’s one of those pairings that was meant to be. And this smoothie is the perfect way to cool of during these hot summer days.
Strawberry Colada Smoothie
Ingredients;
- 8 oz fresh strawberries , chilled , hulled
- 1 ripe banana , peeled and frozen
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 (5.3 oz) container coconut Greek yogurt
- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk beverage (the kind found in the dairy isle)*
Instructions;
- Pulse strawberries in a food processor until well pureed.
- To a blender add banana , pineapple , coconut Greek yogurt and 1 1/4 cups coconut milk. Pulse until well blended , adding an additional 1/4 cup coconut milk as needed.
- Spoon pineapple mixture into glasses filling about 1/3 full then add a spoonful or two of the strawberry mixture , swirl lightly with a butter knife then repeat twice more. Serve immediately.
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