This weekend is wonderfully warm in Toronto and I’ve got a hankerin’ for a healthy pina colada. If your looking for a nutritious spin on a yummy tropical cocktail, try this smoothie on for size!

Who doesn’t love pineapple and coconut all blended up into a delicious meal you can drink?

This smoothie was inspired by Bindu Grandhi’s last two guest posts about how to eat to beat the heat and the health benefits of coconut water.

I added cocoa powder, thinking of how tasty Mounds bars are, and I thought it turned out great! But if you’re iffy, try this smoothie recipe without the chocolate first, then try experimenting.

Cocoa Pina Colada Smoothie

Makes: 1 serving (18 oz approx.)

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 tbsp raw coconut flakes
• 1tsp raw cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup almond milk, original (or to desired consistency)

Preparation

Blend and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 219.2

Total Fat 10.6 g
Saturated Fat 6.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.6 g
Cholesterol 0.0 mg
Sodium 156.7 mg
Potassium 508.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 33.2 g
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g
Sugars 24.3 g
Protein 3.3 g

Vitamin A 10.7 %
Vitamin B-12 0.0 %
Vitamin B-6 7.5 %
Vitamin C 40.9 %
Vitamin D 25.0 %
Vitamin E 51.6 %
Calcium 22.1 %
Copper 23.1 %
Folate 6.0 %
Iron 12.1 %
Magnesium 17.7 %
Manganese 153.2 %
Niacin 4.4 %
Pantothenic Acid     3.2 %
Phosphorus     17.3 %
Riboflavin 4.3 %
Selenium 5.3 %
Thiamin 10.7 %
Zinc 4.7 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.