Vegan Skinny Piña Colada Cocktail
This vegan, gluten-free, and skinny piña colada smoothie cocktail recipe is around 160 calories per serving and is just as rich and creamy as you'd want it to be. Add a sprig of mint for a splash of color when serving.
Servings 2
Calories 163kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks (or one 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, in juice)
- 1 ripe banana , medium
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk , or as desired for consistency (or your favorite milk; coconut milk is excellent here)
- 1 ½ ounces coconut rum , optional
- 1 teaspoon stevia or sweetener of your choice , optional
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 cups crushed Ice
- mint leaves and fresh cherries for garnishing , optional
Instructions
- Add pineapple chunks, banana, almond milk, coconut rum (if using), sweetener (if using), and coconut extract (if using) in a blender. Pulse until smooth. Take a quick taste and see if you want to add anything, like more sweetener.
- Once the flavor is right, add the crushed ice and pulse until smooth and frothy texture forms.
- Serve in cocktail glasses. Garnish with mint leaves, fresh cherries, or pineapple pieces. Umbrellas add a nice touch, too.
Notes
* If you're using the coconut rum, you may not need the coconut extract.
*So, to make this non-alcoholic, use the coconut extract instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 44.6mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 0.4mg