The flavors of a piña colada in a frozen pop!
Right after college I spent two weeks in San Juan, Puerto Rico. My friend Chris was working on an architecture project over the summer at the Old Mission and had a spare bedroom. I spent most of my time while Chris was working hanging out with his friend Joyce.
Joyce and I had a favorite bar we visited after sightseeing and going to the beach. Perhaps it was our favorite because we were fairly broke and drinks were 2 for 1?
It was the first time I had ever had a piña colada, and these were decadent: coconut cream, tons of sugar, real local pineapple. Between that and the bread pudding, I am sure I gained weight on that trip! (I pretty much gain weight on every trip. Don’t you?)
I used those flavors as inspiration for these summery pops, using real fresh pineapple, full-fat coconut milk, a little stevia, and rum extract. Enjoy! To make them look like mine, you’ll need this Mastrad ice pop mold.
Suitable for:
paleo, low-sodium, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, celiac diets
Not recommended for:
migraine diets (pineapple can be a trigger for some people)
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- 1 cup pineapple diced
- 1.25 cups coconut milk canned, full-fat, organic
- 1/2 tsp rum extract
- 10 drops organic stevia liquid
- Blend all ingredients until fairly smooth, but you can still see some flecks of pineapple.
- Pour into molds and freeze at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. These silicone molds just pop right off, no thawing necessary.
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Melody says
July 12, 2016 at 4:34 AMLove Pina Coladas so definitely want to give this a go when spring/summer comes back in Australia! Also absolutely love the molds you used – so stylish! Where did you get them from &/or what is the brand/style of mold called? TIA, Melody
Ricki says
July 11, 2016 at 1:32 PMLove this! I haven’t had a pina colada in years, either–but I think I wouldn’t miss anything with one of these! 🙂
Haralee says
July 11, 2016 at 8:25 AMThese look fabulous. I don’t think I have had a pina colada in years for no apparent good reason. And yes I always gain a pound or 2 on vacations and feel justified in enjoying myself because I can always diet at home!