Pineapple Cooler
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Posted: 06/07/15
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Pineapple Cooler ~ Cool, Sweet & Creamy Dessert Drink Recipe Perfect for Hot Summer Days!
This time of year I’m all about quick & easy ways to cool down. Limiting my time in the kitchen is key, which means I’m making a whole lot of no-bake goodies, homemade frozen yogurt & countless frozen coolers to enjoy in the afternoons. I think that’s one of the best parts about summer, we all are perfectly content with something simple & yet effective. We all want a way to cool down with something tasty & if it’s easy too- that’s even better. So it’s no wonder this Pineapple Cooler is a “go-to” summer dessert in our house.
Before we lived here in North Idaho we spent 12 long years living in the desert. So we had a good 8 long months or more of summertime temps. I spent a lot of time finding ways to cool down quickly during those years. I have a never ending supply of easy & cool treats to refer to when the heat is on & I’m thrilled to be sharing one here with you today.
One of my favorite ways to cool down is to take a beverage we all love & pop it in the blender with a whole lot of ice. This takes that favorite drink & makes it a cool & even more refreshing like a slushie. You feel like you are indulging, but really it’s just a cooler version of your drink.
I happen to really love pineapple. It’s tropical taste is the essence of summer & I can’t get enough. So I took that favorite flavor & with just a couple other ingredients I was able to whip up a tall pitcher of this pineapple cooler to enjoy after dinner one evening. It made enough for the 5 of us – so if you need a little less, maybe have a smaller family- go ahead & cut this recipe in half.
I love that this is easily adaptable too. A great way to cool down this summer!
You could throw in another fruit to mix it up if like. What would be your favorite pairing? Maybe a little coconut, or maybe strawberry? Or would you enjoy this just as it is?
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Pineapple Cooler
Cool, Sweet & Creamy Dessert Drink Recipe Perfect for Hot Summer Days!
Ingredients
- 2 cups chunked pineapple
- 2-½ cups ice
- ½ cup half & half
- ¼ cup confectioners sugar
- Additional pineapple chunks for garnish opt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high speed for at least 90-120 seconds or until all ice is crushed & mixture is like a slushie.
- Garnish with additional pineapple chunk if desired
- Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 109kcal (5%), Carbohydrates: 19g (6%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 3g (5%), Saturated Fat: 2g (13%), Cholesterol: 11mg (4%), Sodium: 13mg (1%), Potassium: 129mg (4%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 15g (17%), Vitamin A: 155IU (3%), Vitamin C: 39.7mg (48%), Calcium: 43mg (4%), Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
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Malinda says
My family and really enjoyed this pineapple drink! It was so refreshing!
Julie says
Great! So glad it was a hit!
Alison LaFortune says
Wow is this refreshing! And a really easy recipe.
Julie says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Danielle says
Made these with my parents. Loved them!
Julie says
Perfect! Glad they were a hit!
Barbara D Veal says
Can you do this in a food processor? We don’t have a blender anymore.
Gina Kleinworth says
I suppose you could Barbara – would be worth a try.
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
This looks simply delicious!! I would probably add Malibu to it to make it a fun adult drink!! 🙂
Sammie says
These Pineapple Coolers look so delicious and refreshing. Pinned! Thanks for the recipe. Sammie x http://www.feastinfisfun.com