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Reece lost his first big tooth up top. On Christmas. It was literally hanging there for most of Christmas break and the poor kid couldn’t eat anything comfortably. He would take bites using the side of his mouth. We laughed because it was so cute but he didn’t seem to think it was too funny. #badmommy
I was totally mourning the day that it was going to fall out. He looks so darn cute with his baby teeth!
Well we made it all the way through Christmas before that sucker finally fell out. Reece comes running out to us on Christmas night after we had already put him to bed, shouting that he lost his tooth – that he REALLY lost it! We went back to his bedroom and there it was all nestled in his sheets. He was SO excited!
So was I.
He looks even cuter with a missing tooth. If that’s at all possible 🙂
Of course then there’s the whole thing with the Tooth Fairy. I casually explained that the Tooth Fairy took off Christmas but she was going to be back in business the following night. Reece totally understood.
Well, now his other front, top tooth is also hanging. I mean that thing has to be coming out, like, today. It’s getting harder and harder for him to eat and so one thing he’s been requesting a lot of lately (and I could only guess that the rate of requests will increase after this second tooth bites the dust – pun intended) is smoothies. The boys adore their smoothies but now with Reece missing some chompers, well, they’re becoming a daily thing.
I, being the people-pleaser that I am, have been making smoothies up the kazoo. Smoothies like this Skinny Pina Colada Smoothie – one of my favorites! The boys go crazy for this one! It’s super sweet because I use super-ripe pineapple in the smoothie. Whenever pineapples go on sale for like $1.99, I grab two, one for now and one that I let sit for a few days before slicing up and freezing. It’s WAY cheaper than buying frozen pineapple and SO much sweeter!
I use lite coconut milk to keep the calories down and the flavor up. Then a little bit of rum extract (yes, that’s a thing – find it next to the other extracts) is what takes this smoothie and me one step closer to paradise. Oh yeah, I also use Greek yogurt (of course!) and protein powder for my smoothies.
Simple. Sweet. And skinny!
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Skinny Pina Colada Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla
- 1/2 cup lite coconut milk
- 1/4 tsp rum extract
- 2 tbsp protein powder 1 scoop - optional
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
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Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
WOW! I love a good smoothie. Definitely adding the protein powder. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yes! Same here Maggie 🙂 Protein powder is a must for me!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
This is just what I need to take me to an island state of mind. Sounds like a great way to start off the morning!! I hope Reese is enjoying his special smoothie 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
He totally enjoyed it Meghan! Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole says
Yum! I love a good tropical flavored smoothie. I imagine I’m sipping it on a beach somewhere 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hold up – I’m coming with!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
I love coconut milk in smoothies!! This looks so delicious and refreshing. I will not be thinking of the cold outside at all while enjoying this.
Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
Drinking this would make me feel like I’m a exotic beach, not half way through a cold winter time! Yummy!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Mission accomplished then 🙂 Thanks Pamela!
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
Hi Trish! This sounds SOOOO refreshing right now! And I totally need to remember that summer WILL eventually come back (we had -40F windchill this past week!) and that we’re not stuck in the polar vortex forever! 🙂
I love that you used frozen pineapple – I would have likely used ice … which of course would have diluted the smoothie! You’re genius!
Can’t wait to see what other awesome recipes you’ve got on here!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh my goodness Gretchen – where do you live? I can hardly complain about the cold here in Sacramento (65F today) but I guess it’s all relative 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
This looks so good, Trish! I love using coconut milk. I don’t use dairy milk in smoothies or coffees anymore because it bothers me. Greek yogurt is fine, though! Pinning this and sharing on social media. Have a great weekend!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Julie! Coconut milk is just SO good – I use it any chance I get 🙂 Thanks for the pin and social media love!!
Toodie says
Love the tooth story. Oh, how I miss those cute little things they go through.
This smoothie is making me want one right now. So, I guess I’ll just have to make one. Meet me at the straw!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is pretty fun right now and he looks so darned cute with both teeth gone. Thanks for visiting!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
Trish, that is the cutest story EVER of him loosing his tooth! Reminds me of my youngest… man, he let that sucker hang on FOREVER. When he lost the second top tooth soon right after his first one, he was beyond devastated he couldn’t whistle anymore. Now, that they have grown in… the excitement on his face was priceless when he was able to whistle again. Boys!
Now, with this smoothie… this happens to be my absolute favorite! Have a great rest of your weekend!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That is so sweet Gloria! Boys are just so fun aren’t they? I love how he talks now – I need to get some video of it ASAP 🙂
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
Oh my gosh, I want this smoothie right now!!! It looks so tropical and delicious!! A perfect breakfast or after work out treat!! Pinned!!
Love hearing about the tooth story! They look SO cute when missing those front teeth! And it doesn’t last long so take LOTS of pics!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sooo cute Renee 🙂 Pics are a MUST. Need to get on that ASAP 🙂
Cate @ Chez CateyLou says
I love pina colada anything!! Especially when it is skinny! What a great tip about freezing pineapple when it is on sale – definitely doing that next time!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Cate 🙂 I love freezing my own fruit because then I can get it super ripe and sweet!
Kate says
Yum!! I need to make more smoothies! I have a hard time getting my son to eat fruits and veggies, but he loves yogurt, so this may be the perfect solution. I’m going to have to try your green smoothies with the kids, too. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipes, Trish!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
The green smoothies are surprisingly popular with the boys. I swear it’s just because they’re GREEN 🙂
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
YAY Reece! This reminds me of summer and oh Trish I need some summer in my life right now! Badly. So thank you! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are welcome 😉 Need to come out to California where we can treat you with some sunshine and 70 degree weather 🙂
tanya says
Ah the loose teeth, don’ you love them? They sort of gross me out, especially those danglers. My son has one of those too! I bet he would love this smoothie Trish! Actually, I know I would too!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
He lost it last night Tanya! I am so glad that thing is out of there 🙂 He looks so darned cute now! More smoothies to come I guess 🙂 Thanks for stopping by girl!
marcie says
I’ve been craving smoothies so much lately, so thanks for fueling that this week! Really, I need to get my blender out this weekend for sure. I adore pina colada flavors, so this sounds divine, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too! What is it about smoothies? You would think with it being all cold and stuff we would want hot chocolate all the time, right? Ah well, smoothies is it! Thanks Marcie!
Heather @ French Press says
that pineapple is calling my name – it even looks sweet – YUM! and where did you find those coconuts?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It was SUPER ripe Heather 🙂 I get my coconuts from this little market about 2 miles from my house. It’s called Earth’s Fresh Market. These coconuts are usually 2/$3. And they are really, REALLY good. Tons of coconut milk inside too!
Brittney Chanel says
All of these sound and look delish! Definitely trying some of them! Thanks so much!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s wonderful Brittney! So glad you stopped by 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have a skinny pina colada smoothie recipe too. Basically any excuse to get these flavors, and I’m in. Yours is gorgeous!
The tooth. My daughter lost a tooth a couple days before Xmas. We were on vacation and out of the country and she was all worried that the tooth fairy wouldnt find her. I said kids loose teeth here, too, and the tooth fairy finds them so she’ll find you. But I know all about the missing teeth and trying to eat & cook for them!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Averie! Pina coladas are just the BEST 🙂 That is so sweet about your daughter! What a great memory 🙂 That tooth fairy is just too good! So Reece lost his second one last night. Now he’s got the two front teeth missing and it is SO cute! He’s excited because he said he was scared to eat before with his dangler 😉
Happy Valley Chow says
Are you the queen of delicious smoothies?! Geez all of yours looks awesome!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Eric!!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
Oh my gosh, he sounds so cute without that front tooth! What a good mommy you are making all these smoothies. 🙂 I absolutely love pina colada, but don’t drink them much because of the calories – this is perfect! And the rum extract is brilliant!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
He’s just too cute for his own good Lindsay 🙂 These smoothies really do taste like the real thing and they’re made with actual pineapple instead of just the juice so you get more nutrients. Thanks girl!