Pina Colada Smoothie
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This month’s Recipe Redux challenge asks members to use seeds in a recipe reflecting the summer season. Seeds can boost the nutritional profile of a recipe while also adding extra flavor and texture. I love sprinkling sesame seeds on a salad and tossing a handful of sunflower seeds into my granola. On the first official day of summer, I’m sharing a classic summer drink in the form of a smoothie.
This pina colada smoothie is a refreshing vegan drink. To increase the protein and fiber, I include a tablespoon of sunflower seeds. In a smoothie, you don’t want a strong taste of the seeds, but they add thickness and nutrients to the final product. This quick, easy smoothie tastes so refreshing on a warm summer day. For a different twist, you could freeze this in popsicle molds for a sweet frozen snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 a banana
- 1 cup crushed pineapple fresh or canned
- 2 tbs lime juice
- 1 tbs sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Combine until smooth.
- Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Pina Colada Smoothie Price Breakdown
This recipe costs $2.46 to make, or $.82 per serving. A pina colada smoothie is a delicious, healthy snack that’s the perfect summertime drink.
I LOVE the flavors of a pina colada. I bet the sunflower seed pairs perfectly!
Coconut and pineapple are two of my favorite flavors, and pina coladas… well, I have enjoyed a few!
Hi there! My name is Jessica, and I run a food blog called Floptimism. Every week, I write a Weekend Wrap-Up where I share some of my favorite blog posts, recipes, and articles from the past week. I absolutely fell in love with this recipe – I’m such a fan of sunflower seeds but never thought to add them to a smoothie – and wanted to let you know that I featured it this week. If you’re interested, I’ve left the link below. Thank you for such a wonderful idea, and I hope you have a great rest of your weekend!
http://www.floptimism.com/2013/09/weekend-wrap-up-pb-chocolate.html
Thank you so much, Jess!
This is SO clever – pinning this drink right now (and need to replenish my sunflower seed supply 🙂
I’m obsessed with smoothies and this recipe sounds great and delicious. I will definitely be making this smoothie during the summer. 🙂
Thanks, Kelly! This is so refreshing. I hope you love it.
Looks wonderful!
Thanks, Casey!
Super refreshing way to DRINK your seeds! Super creative!
Thank you, Serena!
Banana, pineapple and coconut milk? It seems to be a deliicous combination 🙂
Thank you!
This looks great. I never thought to add in sunflower seeds but will try it.
Thanks, Emily. We can always use a little more protein, right?