Last week I discovered you all like Piña Coladas. Several people have already made the Lightened Up Piña Colada, and I am happy to report that "lightened up" did not mean missing anything. So far so good - people are liking this light version.
Since we really shouldn't begin the day saying "it's five o clock somewhere", I have a solution for the early cravings of those creamy cool and sweet tropical flavors. Unless you're on vacation. Then go for the real thing.
Piña Colada breakfast smoothie
dairy, soy and gluten free, vegan, no added sugar
serves two
11.2 ounces coconut water (small container)
⅓ cup coconut milk
½ fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cubed
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
handful ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a high powered blender, serve with pineapple garnish and enjoy!
As you can see, I really do have a fresh pineapple around at all times in the summer. I've been having these each morning since Sunday. Today's has spinach as well - yum!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Looks delish and i LOVE the glass. Perfect for this shoot!
Christina says
mmmmmmm....
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
Yum sounds good to me! I mean, not every day can be a day on vacation in the tropics.... sigh. 😉
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
Ohhh I like your style! I'm a huge fan of pina colads. Definitely going to indulge in one of these tomorrow for breakfast!
Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy says
you've done it again! another mouth water recipe to kick start my morning!! 🙂 this looks so delicious and refreshing! thanks for sharing!
Nichole says
Did you just say I could have a pina colada for breakfast?! Yes m'am!
spabettie says
I absolutely did - go crazy girl! XO
jobo says
oh MAN, this sounds perfect for a hot summer morning when you want something refreshing to start the day!!
spabettie says
enjoying one right now - even though it's COLD outside! 😉
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
YUM! That is perfection!
spabettie says
I'm enjoying one Right Now... wish you were here! 🙂
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I love pineapple. I can just about make myself sick on it - or burn my tongue off from the acidity at the very least 😉
spabettie says
haa, Heather I know EXACTLY what you mean. and I could sit here and eat a whole pineapple. then a pint of raspberries. I love summer.
Shannon Roche says
This sounds delicious! This morning I made myself a creamsicle smoothie with orange juice and ice and vanilla protein powder. So dreamy!
spabettie says
Mmm, creamsicle! I was just making Jason his smoothie, and I have a grape powder and that I said I'd make a "Grapesicle" flavor tomorrow... 😀