The day has arrived once again-- it is SRC-Secret Recipe Club Day! Our recipe for today is the guilt-free, refreshing, and outrageously creamy Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie (Vitamina de Abacaxi com Coco) which was inspired by the Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothies from Melissa's Cuisine. This will be our fourth recipe since we started participating in the SRC. I still remember and will never get enough of our three other dishes from the club: Oreo Cookie Balls, Gnocchi with Collard Greens, Bacon, Grilled Corn, and Tomatoes, and Peanut Butter and Berry Waffles with Nutella Sauce.
For those who may not know, Melissa's Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie won the vote for the Ultimate Fruit Smoothie recipe in June's Crazy Cooking Challenge! Wow!!! This means that her smoothie recipe was the winner from among all the many other fruit smoothie recipes submitted by several different blogs, and of course I just had to feature that sip of heaven here.
As you know, I love to put my own personal touch on others' recipes and this time was no different. Although I absolutely love strawberries, I wanted to try Melissa's amazing recipe with a tropical combination of flavors: Pineapple and Coconut, which is also known as Piña Colada. This nutritious Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie is extremely refreshing, which makes it ideal for warm days. It is literally like having a blissful, guilt-free dessert in a cup that is perfect for enjoying any time, including breakfast!!!
Of course, you are welcome to try not only my Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie but also Melissa's Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie, or customize your own flavor. In either case, I think it will be a win-win!!! Just do not forget to press the lid of the blender on tightly... Unless you want to taste the smoothie directly all over your face. 🙂
Well, anyway, have a refreshing day enjoying this creamylicious treat...
xx
Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie
Yield: About 3 (8 oz or 240 ml) smoothies
Segment: Secret Recipe Club
Ingredients:
1-¼ cups vanilla yogurt (I used Dannon Light & Fit Non Fat)
1-¼ cups light coconut milk (the real thing)
2 to 4 tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute to taste)
2 ounces (about 57 gr.) cream cheese, softened (I used the light one)
3 cups frozen pineapple
Directions:
In a blender, combine all the ingredients well until smooth. Serve immediately with whole or crushed graham crackers on top (I served mine with cinnamon graham crackers). Enjoy!!!
Note: This recipe was adapted from Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothies from Melissa's Cuisine. According to Melissa, the original source of the recipe is The Royal Cook.
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Sweet as Sugar Cookies says
That looks so wonderfully cool and refreshing.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Lisa! I am glad that you liked it...
Lail | With A Spin says
I am putting this on my list of "to make" this summer. Yumm, yumm, yumm!
Denise Browning says
I hope you enjoy it, Lail! Thanks for always stopping by.
Debra says
What a great recipe. Dessert for breakfast!
Denise Browning says
I got a sweet tooth so when I tasted this smoothie in the morning for the first time, I got a huge smile on my face!!!
Tandy says
this sounds very interesting!
Denise Browning says
It is, Tandy! Try it...
R says
Wow! A perfect summer smoothie! Of course I'd be inclined to add some rum...
Denise Browning says
Rum? 🙂 So go ahead and add to it...
chelsy says
This recipe just screams summer! Looks delicious!
SallyBR says
Happy Reveal Day for you! Nice recipe, brightened up my screen on a Monday morning! 🙂
I wish we were in the same group, but I'm coming along next week instead - oh, well
I have an odd reaction to pineapple, my mouth gets open sores, but I never tried using it in a smoothie to see if somehow I can tolerate it that way. I love pineapple.... used to be able to eat it without ptoblems
Denise Browning says
Sally: So sorry! Why don't you try this smoothie with mango instead of pineapple?!
The Café Sucre Farine says
I'm drinking a smoothie right now but I think I'd rather have yours! I never would have thought of adding cream cheese, how fun!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Chris! I hope you try this recipe next time!!! Cream cheese adds a lot of creamness to the recipe.
Liz says
How beautiful, refreshing AND decadent! I want one for breakfast 🙂
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Liz! It's a party in a glass which can be enjoyed right in the morning, at breakfast time.
Amy of A Couple in the Kitchen says
A perfect summer sipper - and light, too!
Melissa says
What a great twist on my recipe! This looks absolutely delicious! I love pina coladas, and I'm sure I would love this. I am doing a smoothie round-up next week, would you mind if I include your recipe?
Denise Browning says
Thank you, Melissa! You are welcome to include this Pina Colada Smoothie in the round-up next week for sure.
Karen - Cinnamon Freud says
You had me hooked at cheesecake smoothie. These look absolutely amazing- perfect for a hot summer day.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Karen! My husband and I have enjoyed this recipe a lot.
gloria says
I love piña colada and this look amazing!!
Deanna Segrave-Daly says
Just need to get me some cream cheese and I'll be whipping up these babies! Beautiful photos (as always Denise) - I just want to reach out and grab one of these!
Denise Browning says
Thanks a lot, Deanna!!!
Daniela says
Denise, this is brilliant!
I love Pinha Colada and I love desserts, best of both worlds 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing!
Denise Browning says
Thank you for stopping by, Daniela! I love your visits and comments.
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Pina colada! I have to admit I've been drinking quite a few Pina Coladas this weekend, and not the yogurt type. 🙂 I did have a good reason to celebrate, I promise! I was using the store bought mix, and just had a thought yesterday that I want to make one from scratch! And, here you are reading my thoughts! And, on a going forward basis, I'd rather consume Pina Colada in non-alcohol form. Pinned!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Julia! Enjoy this homemade, healthy version!
Manu says
Hi Denise! I was so happy to get your blog this month! I LOVE it! I have some more recipes bookmarked that I will have to try out ASAP! You Bolo de Banana was amazing... moist and decadent! 🙂 This smoothie sounds like a tropical holiday to me! Can't wait to try it!
Denise Browning says
Manu:
It was real pleasure to have you making one of my recipes. You did an amazing job, making my cake shine. I enjoyed reading your post and looking at your beautiful photography. As I said earlier, I'll never forget your cake plating...It was restaurant style!!! I hope you can try other recipes of mine in the future. I'd love to try yours as well. Wishing you a great week!!!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a refreshing and tasty drink! Loving this! Glad to be part of SRC group C with you!
Nydia says
You made a good decision changing the fruits, yes, Piña Colada...!!!
Deb says
Adore the tropical flavors paired with cheesecake all bundled up in a refreshing smoothie! What a luscious way to begin a warm spring morning!
Denise Browning says
Deb: It's indeed a luscious way to start the day -- with a huge smile on the face!