Description
This Healthy Raspberry Piña Colada is a refreshing and tropical smoothie combining frozen raspberries, fresh pineapple, and creamy coconut milk. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and enhanced with a hint of vanilla, it’s perfect for a quick, nutritious beverage to cool down on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Smoothie:
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks (or canned pineapple in juice, drained)
- 1 cup coconut milk (light or full-fat, depending on preference)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Pineapple wedges
- Shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- Mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the frozen raspberries, fresh pineapple chunks, coconut milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), vanilla extract, and ice cubes (if desired). Blend on high until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure everything is well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more honey or maple syrup. Blend again briefly to mix.
- Serve: Pour the Raspberry Piña Colada into glasses. Garnish with fresh raspberries, pineapple wedges, shredded coconut, and mint leaves if desired.
- Enjoy! Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy tropical drink!
Notes
- Use frozen raspberries for the best texture and chill without watering down the smoothie with too much ice.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference with honey or maple syrup, or omit entirely for a naturally sweet version.
- If fresh pineapple is unavailable, canned pineapple in juice (not syrup) works well too.
- The coconut milk can be light or full-fat depending on your preference for creaminess and calorie content.
- For a thicker smoothie, add more ice cubes or reduce the amount of coconut milk slightly.
- Garnishes are optional but add a nice presentation and flavor contrast.
