Piña Amla Colada
Piña Amla Colada
Description
This smoothie is packed with immunity-boosting vitamin C from pineapple and amla (Indian gooseberry). Pineapple is rich in manganese, supporting brain, nerve, and bone health. Vanilla enhances sweetness, reducing the need for added sugar. This is a celebratory smoothie that is a great social drink for a summer party, but could also just be breakfast.
Equipment: Blender
Note: Cauliflower adds a creamy texture to the smoothie, but it’s not for everyone. If you use bananas instead, or your pineapple is very sweet, you could skip adding the dates.
Ingredients
2 to 4 SERVES
- 2 cups (300 g) chopped pineapple, frozen
- 2 (50 g) cauliflower florets or 2 peeled bananas, chopped and frozen overnight
- 1 cup (200 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 to 3 Tbsp lime juice, from 1 to 2 limes
- ½ tsp amla powder
- 1 to 2 dates (optional)
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- Ice (optional)
- Cold water (optional)
- ¼ cup pineapple wedges or dried coconut slices to garnish
Directions
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Step 1
Blend the pineapple, cauliflower, coconut milk, lime juice, amla powder, dates (if using), and vanilla for 30 seconds, or until creamy. Add 1 to 3 cubes of ice, if required, for a colder smoothie, especially if your blender runs hot. Add a splash of water or additional coconut milk as needed to help blend. -
Step 2
Pour the cold smoothie into a pretty glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge or a slice of dried coconut.
Level Up: This smoothie makes great popsicles: Try adding pineapple pieces and/or dried coconut for texture. Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for at least 8 hours or overnight.
About the author
Mariam Begg
Mariam Begg is a certified health and nutrition coach who focuses on integrative nutrition. She views good health as the coming together of food, interpersonal relationships, spirituality, and the mental and emotional spheres. An advocate of plant-based diets and raw foods, she hosts workshops on nutrition and health.
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