Pineapple Coolada Cream
Pineapple is the star of the show in this recipe. If you have ever been to Disney World, and gotten one of the Pineapple Dole Whip frozen treats, this tastes just like those. But even better, because it’s got all quality ingredients, with no added sugars :)
Pineapple is such a wonderful fruit to use in smoothies. First off, it taste’s amazing and refreshing, and it also contains a proteolytic enzyme called bromelain. Bromelain helps to more effectively break down proteins, but it also has many other beneficial uses such as reducing pain, sinus inflammation, and reducing soreness.
There are two ways that you can enjoy this smoothie. You can blend it and drink it right after, or you can transfer it to glasses and put them in the freezer for 15-20 minutes, and enjoy as an “ice cream.”(or as long as you want, but then you will have to let it thaw before eating) Both ways are delicious! I like to freeze it, because it helps me eat slower, sometimes when it’s just too good, I eat it too fast!
Pineapple Coolada Cream Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 pack of frozen coconut ( I use Pitaya foods coconut packs)
- 1 cup frozen Pineapple
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (I used canned)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- handful of ice (optional)
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high power blender and blend until creamy. If you want thinner, add more milk. If you want it thicker, use less milk. Adjust to your preferences!
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
One way I like to enjoy these is by putting them in the freezer for 15-30 minutes. When you take it out, the smoothie has hardened a bit, and it feels like I'm eating a tropical ice cream. I tend to eat smoothies really fast, so it also helps me to take my time and enjoy it!
