Bananas Foster Colada
Bananas Foster Colada is a creamy tropical drink blending sweet bananas, pineapple juice, coconut, and warm caramel-like flavors inspired by the classic dessert. Smooth, refreshing, and indulgent, this island-inspired beverage is perfect for summer parties or dessert-style sipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 3/4 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional: caramel sauce
- Optional: toasted coconut
- Optional: whipped cream
- Optional: nutmeg
- Optional: 2 oz dark rum
Instructions
- Slice the bananas and place them in a blender.
- Add the pineapple juice, coconut milk or coconut cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Pour into chilled glasses.
- Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, toasted coconut, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
- Serve immediately while cold and creamy.
Notes
- Frozen bananas create a thicker and creamier texture.
- Use coconut cream for a richer tropical flavor.
- Add dark rum for an adult cocktail version.
- Blend with extra ice for a frozen slush-style drink.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and blend again before serving.
- The recipe is naturally dairy free when made with coconut milk.
- Caramel drizzle and toasted coconut make excellent toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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