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 Mug Cake 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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Amira says
What a lovely shake this is!!! It is really amazing and I cannot stop drooling 🙂 . Thanks Denise for the lovely, healthy and easy recipes you make, this one is a keeper.
Valentina Dimitrova says
My pleasure, Amira!
Rosie @ Blueberry Kitchen says
This sounds pretty much like my dream smoothie! They look so gorgeous too!
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks, Rosie! Have a great day...
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
A Piña Colada is like a sweet cuddle from heaven and this smoothie is calling my name. I just love it!
Cooker Journal says
Useful post and great responses. I also like "Piña Colada Cheesecake Smoothie (Vitamina de Abacaxi com Coco)" for the title. Another good post Denise.
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks a lot!!!!
Raymund says
Wow this looks amazing, can I have a couple of large glasses of those, this wont last long in our house
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
How delicious, a guilt-free way to get my cheesecake fix! 🙂
Teri @ The Freshman Cook says
Sounds good and looks beautiful!
Carol says
This looks so yummy! But....stupid question...can you make a smoothie without yogurt? I hate yogurt.
Valentina Dimitrova says
Carol:
Thanks for stopping by. There is no stupid question!!! Yes, you can make smoothies without yogurt for sure. Although yogurt makes smoothies creamier, the fruit can be blended with the milk, sugar, and cream cheese (in this case). Traditionally, smoothies are a blend of fruit, milk, and sugar only. You can still have a creamy smoothie without yogurt if you don't add a lot of milk (add just enough milk to blend the mixture). Have a great week!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
What a delicious smoothies...Pina colada cheesecake! Deeeelicious! Such a brilliant choice of flavor. Pinned. 🙂
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks for stopping by and pinning it, Nami! I do appreciate it.
Jen @JuanitasCocina says
I'd drink smoothies every day if this is how they were! Gorgeous!
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!
Valentina Dimitrova says
Deb: It's indeed a luscious way to start the day -- with a huge smile on the face!
Nydia says
You made a good decision changing the fruits, yes, Piña Colada...!!!
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
What a refreshing and tasty drink! Loving this! Glad to be part of SRC group C with you!
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!
Valentina Dimitrova 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!!!
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!
Valentina Dimitrova says
Thanks, Julia! Enjoy this homemade, healthy version!