Chia Pina colada is a tropical, creamy, flavorful, and refreshing drink, added Chia seeds make it healthy. The start of Spring is always special, where you can see fresh produces lining up. Let’s welcome the season with a cool drink. Pina Colada is a very popular drink and there is a National Pina Colada day celebrated every year. The coconut and pineapple take us to tropical places. If you like thick slushy drink use frozen pineapple. I love it as a thin version, so blended my pineapples and extracted juice.

Pina Colada is always referred to, as someone holding Pina colada topped with an umbrella on a cocktail glass, sitting relaxed on beaches and sipping it. As described it is a drink you could enjoy in summer. If you want a beach effect, pull out your beach chair, sit near the pool, relax and enjoy the drink. It is a great party drink.

Food for the thought

“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”

― Haruki Murakami

Benefits of the ingredients (source)

Chia seeds are filled with calcium, iron, zinc, copper, manganese, niacin, magnesium. All of these are very nutritional. Sometimes they even help control blood pressure.
Pineapple: Hign in fiber and a rich source of Immune-Boosting Vitamin C.

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Variations

• Add a tsp of lemon juice for tanginess.
• Crushed berries on top create a magical top.
• For a thick pudding consistency, double your chia seeds.
• Cream of coconut can be replaced with thick coconut milk. If using coconut milk add simple syrup or any sweetener.

Preparing Chia Pina Colada

• If using fresh or frozen pineapple, juice them. Add sweetener if you want. Remember the cream of coconut is a sweet version.
• Take equal measure of juice and cream of coconut and combine well.
• Stir in chia seeds and allow them to bloom for 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
• Once bloomed you can add crushed ice. For the alcoholic version, add rum once chia seeds are bloomed.
• Serve with pineapple pieces and roasted coconut flakes on top.

What is Chia Pina Colada?

Firstly, the Pina Colada refers a Spanish word means “Strained Pineapple” , the added Chia seeds(super food) to it is Chia Pina Colada. It orginates from Puerto Rico.

Is Cream of coconut and coconut cream are same?

No they are different. Cream of coconut is more thick and high in fat content.

Difference between Coconut Milk Vs Coconut Cream Vs Cream of Coconut

Coconut milk is extracted from the flesh of coconuts by adding water to it. You can refer to the link to coconut milk. Mostly used as a dairy substitute and in savory curries.
Coconut cream is thick, rich, unsweetened, and contains fat. Used in dessert recipes or curries for a glossy and creamy texture.
The cream of coconut is very rich, thick with added sugar. It is mostly available in liquor stores or cocktail mixing section and the most popular brand is Coco Lopez or you can see it in any Asain stores - the Goya brand.

What is virgin Chia Pina colada?

It is a non-alcoholic fun version drink. Blend all the ingredients together and refrigerate with chia seeds. Serve when chia seeds are bloomed. A party drink that can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Can I add rum to Chia Pina Colada?

Yes, you can add white rum to the drink. Let the chia seeds bloom in pineapple juice before adding rum and crushed ice. If you want just a booze flavor you can add rum extract.

Is Virgin Pina Colada healthy?

No they are high in sugar. Adding chia seeds makes it little healthy.

Is Chia Pina Colada a drink or pudding?

I made it as a drink. If you want in a pudding consistency add 4 tablespoons of chia seeds and name it as Chia Pina Colada Bowls.

Check other chia seed puddings

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Mango chia seed pudding
Carrot & Beet Chia seed pudding
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