Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

I have been craving an icey, creamy pina colada thanks to my sister-in-law. In fact, I ordered a virgin version of this indulgence the other day after a long day of moving and unpacking. It was SO sinfully delicious, I just had to come up with a healthy version of this goodness!  This would be a perfect “snack”, meal replacement, or post-workout shake.

Recipe:

• 1 heaping cup of cubed pineapple
• 1 cup of coconut water or coconut milk (or half of each)
• 1 scoop of protein powder ( I used vanilla Isopure)
• 1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 1/2 tbsp organic coconut oil (OPTIONAL)
• 2-3 ice cubes
• Blend & enjoy!