I was playing around in the kitchen this week. Prepping for my two upcoming smoothie-making workshops when this cold, creamy concoction was born.
Pineapple. Coconut. Need I say more?
This is definitely one of those, I’m-missing-the-beach-so-I’ll-bring-the-beach-to-me kind of treats. So good, I almost made seconds, but I refrained.
Pina Colada Smoothie
Half the meat and all the water from a young Thai coconut
1/2 a frozen banana
1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
1 tsp. all-natural, organic peanut butter
1 cup ice
1/2 tsp. maca powder (optional)
Blend and serve cold!
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[…] If you follow me on Twitter or Instagram you probably guessed that I’m vacationing in Hawaii. Tuesday Tips will be back next week, but in the meantime, I was inspired by my visit from the Dole Plantation here in Hawaii and my own love of pineapple to share the many health benefits that pineapple offers as a natural anti-inflammatory and digestive aid. I enjoy a little fresh pineapple almost daily or add frozen pineapple to my green smoothies or pina colada smoothie. […]