Stuck at work while everyone else is at the beach? Drift away from the clacking keyboard and nagging phone with a few sips of this lusciously smooth and chilly tropical smoothie. Coconut extract (a concentrated liquid similar to vanilla extract used in baking recipes) is blended with creamy milk, pineapple juice and a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a dreamy, bikini-friendly drink. Besides setting you back just 209 calories and a single gram of fat—you don’t have to worry about sunburn!
Low-Cal Summer Piña Colada Smoothie
Serves 1
Total calories: 209
Protein: 25 grams
Carbs: 25 grams
Fat: 1 gram
Ingredients
1 cup skim milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
½ cup pineapple juice
¼ tsp. coconut extract
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 packet low-cal natural sweetener
3-4 ice cubes
Directions
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.