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.

Pina Colada Smoothie
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 Estimate
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.
taramdeal says
I LOVE the flavors of a pina colada. I bet the sunflower seed pairs perfectly!
Meal Makeover Mom Janice says
Coconut and pineapple are two of my favorite flavors, and pina coladas… well, I have enjoyed a few!
Jess @ Floptimism (@floptimism) says
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
Annemarie says
Thank you so much, Jess!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
This is SO clever – pinning this drink right now (and need to replenish my sunflower seed supply 🙂
Kelly Sloan says
I’m obsessed with smoothies and this recipe sounds great and delicious. I will definitely be making this smoothie during the summer. 🙂
Annemarie says
Thanks, Kelly! This is so refreshing. I hope you love it.
Casey says
Looks wonderful!
Annemarie says
Thanks, Casey!
Serena says
Super refreshing way to DRINK your seeds! Super creative!
Annemarie says
Thank you, Serena!
whiness says
Banana, pineapple and coconut milk? It seems to be a deliicous combination 🙂
Annemarie says
Thank you!
Emily says
This looks great. I never thought to add in sunflower seeds but will try it.
Annemarie says
Thanks, Emily. We can always use a little more protein, right?