My Skinny Coconut Colada |
A little research revealed the following information about coconut water:
- Coconut water comes from an unripened coconut. The water is absorbed into the flesh of the coconut as it ripens.
- Coconut water is not the same as coconut milk. It has much fewer calories, approximately 45 calories per 8 ounces.
- Coconut water is rich in electrolytes making it a good sports drink.
- Coconut water is rich in minerals, contains no fat and while sweet in taste, contains no sugar.
- It is said to promote a long list of health benefits and promote a healthy, wrinkle free complexion.
Wow, I thought, where can I get some of this wonder drink? Off I went to my local health food store thinking that would be the logical first stop. Surprise! No coconut water at the health food store. I was directed to a local market where I found a couple of brands, one mixed with other flavors like pineapple and pomegranate. I purchased one container of plain coconut water and one flavored with pineapple.
Makes one drink
Skinny Coconut Colada Ingredients |
- 3 ounces coconut-pineapple water (17 calories)
- 1 1/2 ounces coconut rum (90 calories)
- a mint sprig or fruit for garnish
Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Add the coconut water and coconut flavored rum.
Total Calories: 107
Makes one drink
- 3 ounces coconut-pineapple water (17 calories)
- 1/1/2 ounces pineapple rum (104 calories)
- a mint sprig or fruit for garnish
Directions
Fill your cocktail shaker with ice. Add the coconut water and pineapple flavored rum.
Enjoy!
I would LOVE to reproduce this recipe for my blog! Let me know if it would be okay.
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