North Spirits Colada
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 ripe DOLE® Banana, peeled, cut crosswise into thirds and frozen
- 1½ cups chopped DOLE® Pineapple, frozen
- 1 cup refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon light agave nectar
- DOLE® Banana slices, Pineapple wedges and/or pitted DOLE® Cherries for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Toast coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
- Purée banana, pineapple, milk and agave nectar in a blender on high until smooth. Makes about 3½ cups.
- Pour banana mixture into 4 glasses; top with toasted coconut and garnish with banana slices, pineapple wedges and/or cherries, if desired.
Tips & Tricks
Peel and freeze ripe bananas to have on hand for using in this recipe as well as smoothies and baking.