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Creamy Pineapple Coconut Frozen Dessert

January 25, 2017
Creamy coconut frozen dessert

Refreshing, delicious, and creamy pineapple coconut frozen dessert.

So today’s post started with the genuine intention to make a smoothie. I’ve been obsessed with smoothies, and I’ve been trying different variations that work best. Smoothies are a great way to add some fruit and veggies to your diet.

My daughter has always loved eating fruits and vegetables, and I’ve never had to force her to eat them (except for zucchini, but I’m working on that). To keep things interesting I constantly try different recipes and ask for her opinion which helps to keep her curious and even passionate about eating healthy.

Although she was a bit skeptical about the almond butter hot chocolate smoothie, I made last week, once she tried it, she asked for more! And I’ve grown to realize that if something is kid-approved, it means it’s good!

So this week I’m trying something different. Kid-approved, of course! I bought some frozen raw coconut, and I had the hardest time trying to figure out if I should use it in a smoothie or some type of dessert. I started experimenting with the intention to make a coconut smoothie. Instead, it turned out to be this delicious, creamy pineapple coconut frozen dessert.

I have a huge sweet tooth, so the first couple versions I tried were not as sweet as I would have liked them to be. After adding some chia seeds, a little bit of honey, and blueberries on top it was perfect.

This recipe makes about 3 to 4 servings, so if you are making it for yourself, cut everything in half.

Frozen coconut dessert recipe

Coconut pineapple dessert recipe

Chia seeds and honey

Pineapple coconut frozen smoothie

COCONUT FROZEN DESSERT INGREDIENTS

1 cup of milk (you can use either regular milk, almond milk, coconut milk or a coconut-almond mix)

1 1/2 cup frozen pineapple

1 1/2 cup frozen coconut

1 banana

1-2 tbsp chia seeds

1 tbsp of honey

1 tsp of freshly squeezed lime juice

a handful of blueberries

DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients, except for the blueberries in a food processor or a blender.

Blend until well combined.

Serve immediately or pour into bowls and place in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

Serve with blueberries on top.

Creamy coconut frozen dessert

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13 Comments

  • Reply sarah lindner January 25, 2017 at 3:40 PM

    well this just sounds yummy and looks super delish! I will def have to give this one a try :)

    xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://www.thehouseofsequins.com

  • Reply stopdropandvogue January 25, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Oooooo this looks SO GOOD! I can’t wait to try and make it this weekend :)
    http://stopdropandvogue.com

  • Reply How 2 Wear It January 25, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    This recipe sounds deliciously simple! Just how I like them :)

    -Morgan
    How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com

  • Reply Kelsey January 25, 2017 at 4:24 PM

    This looks delicious! Definitely saving this recipe to make later!

    xo Kelsey | http://www.chasingcinderellablog.com

  • Reply Lee Anne Benjamin (@leeannebenjamin) January 25, 2017 at 5:43 PM

    I LOVE coconut, this looks so amazing! I’m definitely going to try it out.

    XO
    Lee Anne
    http://www.lifebylee.com

  • Reply tiffaniatbretonbay January 26, 2017 at 1:33 AM

    This looks SO GOOD. I have 3 picky eaters so anything to make it taste and look like a dessert, I am ON BOARD!! Thanks for sharing, I will definitely be trying this!!

    xoxo
    Tiffani
    http://www.tiffaniatbretonbay.com

  • Reply Maggie January 26, 2017 at 3:45 AM

    This looks so delicious and healthy!

    Maggie
    http://www.polishedclosets.com

  • Reply Ashley January 26, 2017 at 4:48 AM

    This looks delicious! Bookmarking so I can give it a try!

  • Reply Jenna January 26, 2017 at 3:46 PM

    I need more of this in my life!!! Healthy desserts!

    Jenna from http://www.visionsofvogue.com

  • Reply Amanda January 27, 2017 at 1:14 AM

    Holy delicious! Definitely need to try this, makes me miss my Hawaiian honeymoon!

    xo Amanda John
    XO Strawberry Chic

  • Reply Maggie January 27, 2017 at 2:36 AM

    I love how easy this looks!! Yum!

    http://www.maggiealamode.com

  • Reply joyegeorge January 27, 2017 at 9:19 PM

    wow, I’ve never seen frozen coconut in the store before (I guess I’ve never really looked for it), I will have to make this for my husband, I love coconut and he’s also been obsessed with smoothies lately. :)

    • Reply Desimira January 27, 2017 at 9:42 PM

      You can also use coconut milk instead of frozen coconut, switch the milk with greek yogurt and add some shredded coconut. Yum! :)

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