I just wanted to share something I've been making at my house lately... I admit I bought some of that nasty (delicious) sticky, sugar-and-preservative-laden mixer Coco Real to make piña-coladas for me and the hubby. For fun I tried making a somewhat healthy, kid-friendly version without the mixer and it turned out fab.
I figure the addition of the banana and coconut cream makes this a healthy, satiating treat. I buy coconut cream at Trader Joes, or you can use the thick stuff at the top of the can of (whole, not lite) coconut milk. I suppose you could also use coconut milk without the ice. Another idea is to freeze the pineapple juice in ice cube trays, or if you have a Vita-Mix type blender then use fresh pineapple. Have fun with it!
I found that both the pineapple and coconut flavors really come through, and the banana thickens but you don't really taste it at all. Let me know what you think!
Yum. Perfect for summer!! Perfect swim time treat
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