You are going to go coco-nuts for this delicious Skinny Pina Colada Smoothie made with Greek yogurt and lite coconut milk!
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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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- ¾ cups frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ cup vanilla or plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup lite coconut milk
- ¼ tsp rum extract
- 1 scoop protein powder (optional)
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
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Maggie Unzueta @ Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
May 27, 2014 at 7:55 AMWOW! I love a good smoothie. Definitely adding the protein powder. 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
June 4, 2014 at 7:49 PMYes! Same here Maggie 🙂 Protein powder is a must for me!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
January 15, 2014 at 6:52 AMThis 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
January 15, 2014 at 10:59 AMHe totally enjoyed it Meghan! Thanks for stopping by!
Nicole says
January 13, 2014 at 4:19 PMYum! I love a good tropical flavored smoothie. I imagine I’m sipping it on a beach somewhere 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
January 15, 2014 at 1:34 PMHold up – I’m coming with!
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
January 12, 2014 at 10:14 PMI 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
January 12, 2014 at 7:29 PMDrinking 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
January 15, 2014 at 1:36 PMMission accomplished then 🙂 Thanks Pamela!
Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says
January 12, 2014 at 3:51 PMHi 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
January 15, 2014 at 1:38 PMOh 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
January 11, 2014 at 8:05 PMThis 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
January 15, 2014 at 1:43 PMThanks Julie! Coconut milk is just SO good – I use it any chance I get 🙂 Thanks for the pin and social media love!!
Toodie says
January 11, 2014 at 5:09 PMLove 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
January 15, 2014 at 1:45 PMIt is pretty fun right now and he looks so darned cute with both teeth gone. Thanks for visiting!
Gloria // Simply Gloria says
January 11, 2014 at 2:38 PMTrish, 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
January 15, 2014 at 1:46 PMThat 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
January 11, 2014 at 12:30 PMOh 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
January 15, 2014 at 1:47 PMSooo cute Renee 🙂 Pics are a MUST. Need to get on that ASAP 🙂