Next up in the Breakfast in Bed For Two series is a delicious, rich and indulgent smoothie. By delicious, I mean rum. By rich, I mean rum. And by indulgent, I mean rum. All before noon.
I always try to take care of you health nuts out there. Last year, I made y’all mulled wine poached pears. This year, I’m bringing you a luscious smoothie that won’t make you feel guilty, because it contains spinach. If a green smoothie coming towards your sweetheart on a tray would make him jump out of bed and run in the other direction, just leave out the spinach. But, really, y’all, you can’t taste the spinach at all. So, why not fill your loved one with 1 cup of spinach before lunchtime and smile the rest of the day at your good deed?
Stay tuned for a little something sweet to stuff in that tray next to these smoothies.
Pina Colada Smoothie
Pineapple and coconut smoothies.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups lite coconut milk, cold
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (optional)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or sorghum syrup)
- 1 small banana, frozen
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cups loosely packed baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large blender, combine all ingredients (except toasted coconut, if using). Blend until very few specks of the baby spinach remain. Enjoy garnished with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 315Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 75mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 4gSugar: 30gProtein: 5g
Love the basket and love the smoothie! I wouldn’t have thought to put spinach in a smoothing with rum and pineapple but I love the fact that you have!
totally making this tomorrow…someone ate all of her spinach last night and is now kicking herself that she can’t have any this AM!
I see green spinach smoothies everywhere these days. And I’ll be honest, I haven’t had the desire to try them at all until I saw this one. You’ve totally enticed me! I think it’s the pina colada parts of the smoothie. Whatever it is, I’ll be giving this a whirl tomorrow!
Rum in a smoothie? Best idea ever.
Rum for breakfast…I’m in!
Love that basket. It’s got the rustic thing going with the whole “self defense w/ barbed wire” thing at the same time. Versatility at it’s best!
I could smoothie my face all up in that.
This is why I love you!
oooh how fun! i so excited about your breakfast in bed series :) this smoothie sounds awesome… i can’t wait to try it!! happy friday!
you’re the second blog today that Ive seen a pina colada smoothie on…I better find the rum :)
These smoothies look amazing and I love that there is some spinach in there (makes you feel a bit better about having one). I have a kale smoothie every other day and they are the best!
Love your blog!
I second Averie’s comment — the only thing missing from my pantry is RUM! :D Have a great weekend!!
This recipe is making me wish I were somewhere warm with one of these in my hand … on the beach.
Oh man, now I want to be on a beach or an island with that drink in hand.
OH MY GOODNESS! I want this RIGHT NOW! Too bad I don’t have a blender at work! :P This looks delish and will be added to my recipes to try with the boyfriend!
<3 P
Cupcaking Around!
Rum is mandatory, not optional. Now I know what’s been missing from my green drinks.
Mmmmnn, great smoothie! I have been drinking a lot of them in the am. Love the fact that you added spinach.
hmm….I would like one, with a slice of your French Toast! :)
THIS is a green smoothie I could handle. Like forreals.
I like your definition of a smoothie. :) That barbed-wire basket has been on my wish list since I first saw it over at Milisa’s — LOVE that you use it for a breakfast tray! Yeehaw!
Looks yummy! And I love the mugs! Where can I find those?
Dessert for Two isn’t just a dessert blog, it’s bringing all sorts of delicious treats! Love this :)
YUM this looks amazing. Thank you for sharing!!!!
Pina Coladas you can have in the morning? Yes, please. :-)
Creative way to eat spinach! Never thought about this combination. Love the presentation!
Yes, please. So creative, love it!
You just made the boys’ day! I called them over and they got so excited! Thanks for sharing the basket with your readers!
PS. You make a mean smoothie!
I love spinach in smoothies!
This sounds absolutely amazing! *want*