Ingredients
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup coconut cream (like Coco Lopez) or full fat coconut milk
1/2 a ripe banana
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 to 2 cups ice
Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional sweetener: honey or agave, to taste
Instructions
1-Add ingredients to blender: Combine pineapple juice, coconut cream, banana, lime juice, vanilla (if using), and ice in a blender.
2-Blend until smooth: Blend on high until smooth and creamy, starting with 1 cup of ice; add more for a thicker texture but avoid over-blending to prevent a watery drink.
3-Adjust sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness—add honey or agave if banana isn’t ripe, or add extra lime juice if too sweet.
4-Pour and garnish: Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge, cherry, or toasted coconut.
5-Serve immediately: Enjoy right away while the drink is still cold and frosty.
Last Step:
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🍍 Chill all your ingredients ahead of time so you need less ice, keeping the tropical flavors bold and concentrated.\n🍌 Use frozen banana chunks instead of fresh banana for an even thicker, creamier texture without any dilution.\n🍋 Do not skip the lime juice—it cuts through the richness and sweetness, making the whole drink taste brighter and more balanced.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (8 to 10 ounces)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg