Piña Colada Açaí Smoothie
It's time to sip on sunshine with a tropical twist with this Piña Colada Açaí Smoothie! Whether you're looking for a revitalizing breakfast option, a post-workout refuel, or a refreshing midday pick-me-up, this smoothie is perfect to feel like you're in paradise!
This recipe was inspired by the delicious Piña Colada beverage that is an essential on any tropical vacation. By combining the flavors of pineapple and coconut with the Delicious Powers of SAMBAZON Açaí, this smoothie is the perfect way to enjoy the feelings of vacation from your kitchen.
The History of the Piña Colada
Piña Coladas were believed to have been created in Puerto Rico during the 1950s or 1960s by a bartender Ramón "Monchito" Marrero Pérez. Legend has it that Monchito was working at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan and came up with the delicious combination that is now the Pina Colada. In 1978, the Piña Colada was declared to be the National Drink of Puerto Rico.
Over the years, the Pina Colada has evolved in various ways, with versions incorporating ingredients like fresh fruit, coconut milk, or even ice cream. Despite these variations, the idea of the Pina Colada remains the same—a creamy, fruity concoction that is an excellent to drink on vacation. Today, it's enjoyed around the world as a timeless classic that never fails to evoke feelings of relaxation and vacation bliss.
Why Add Açaí to a Smoothie?
Adding Açaí to a smoothie introduces a unique flavor profile that a basic smoothie may not contain. Açaí provides a delightful combination of tartness and sweetness that can help add depth to your smoothie.
Açaí is a great source of essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9).
SAMBAZON Unsweetened Frozen Açaí Superfruit Packs contain 0 grams of sugar, making it an easy way to add more flavor without the added sugars.
Açaí pairs particularly well with other tropical fruits like pineapple, mango, and coconut.
How to Make the Piña Colada Açaí Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 SAMBAZON Unsweetened Açaí Superfruit Packet
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- handful of ice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- heavy drizzle of honey
- 1/4 cup Coconut Cream
Optional:
- 1 tsp of toasted coconut
- 1 slice of fresh pineapple
Preparation
- Take your SAMBAZON Unsweetened Açaí Superfruit Packet out of the freezer to slightly thaw
- As that is thawing, measure out your other ingredients
- Cut your SAMBAZON Packet in half and squeeze it into the blender
- Add in your frozen pineapple and handful of ice
- Pour in the coconut milk
- Add in 1 scoop of Vanilla protein power
- Drizzle in your honey
- Blend until smooth, creamy, and combined
- Smear the coconut cream on the sides of the glass
- Pour your smoothie into your glass
- Top the smoothie with some toasted coconut and a slice of fresh pineapple
- Take a sip and enjoy the tropical feeling
Other Ways to Enjoy this Recipe
Looking to enjoy this smoothie another way? We have some ideas...
- Make an Açaí Bowl! By adding an extra SAMBAZON Açaí Pack, frozen banana and some extra frozen pineapple and frozen coconut, you can create a thicker base to turn it into a delicious smoothie bowl recipe!
- Add in some booze! Turn this smoothie into an Pina Colada Acai Cocktail by removing the protein powder and adding in a shot of your favorite rum!
Courtney Paige
This recipe comes from Courtney Paige. Courtney is a recipe developer & food photographer. She focuses on recipes that have simple, attainable ingredients on her blog, A Paige of Positivity.
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