This is the perfect drink for summer! A keto pina colada has the same citrusy flavors but just 1 gram net carbs each!
What Is In A Pina Colada
Very few drinks represent summer as well as a pina colada! Every sip transports you to a beach and a hammock, or a party with your favorite tunes!
Did you know that the pina colada originated in Puerto Rico? Yup! It’s traditionally made with rum, coconut milk, and pineapple juice.
Then, it’s blended or shaken with ice. Growing up I saw my family enjoy Pina coladas any time of the year and they always garnished it with a cherry but I’ve seen it with a slice of pineapple as well.
Keto Pina Colada
One look at my keto pina colada might have you wondering whether it tastes like coconut. I can promise you, this drink tastes just like a classic pina colada!
It’s bright yellow from the sugar-free pineapple drink mix, but I used coconut cream and light rum, just like the classic drink.
The drink mix gives it all the sweet flavors it needs. You won’t have to add any fresh pineapple.
A pineapple slice on the edge of the glass is a fun little garnish, but it’s not meant to eat. Pineapple is super high in sugar and carbs, so they aren’t recommended on the keto diet.
Keto Party Drink
This bright yellow pina colada is the perfect way to get the party started! Serve it in a fun glass, add garnishes – be creative and have fun with it!
And the best part is that you don’t have to use a food processor or blender! You can shake the ingredients together and then pour them over ice.
It will still taste just as delicious (even though I’m partial a frozen colada!).
Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada
The light rum is totally optional. Make a virgin pina colada by blending ice, pineapple drink mix, and coconut cream.
The result with be a coconut and pineapple-flavored slushie.
If you want to give your non-alcoholic a deeper flavor, mimic the rum by adding a 1/2 a teaspoon of vanilla extract. I’ve also heard that a dash of almond extract gives it a rum-like flavor, too.
What To Serve With Pina Coladas
What you serve with the pina coladas depends on when you’re serving them.
Are you going to sip your drink with dinner? If so, make some keto jerk chicken.
The bold flavors of the chicken will go perfectly with the citrus in your drinks! Or serve the drinks with something lighter.
A keto hot girl summer chicken salad has the same bright yellow colors and won’t fill you up like the jerk chicken.
Add some finger foods to the table. Keto antipasto bites or low-carb million dollar deviled eggs are big hits at parties or just keep it classic and enjoy your frozen drink with a few scoops of keto strawberry ice cream!
Keto Pina Colada
Here’s the list of ingredients and step-by-step pictures to help you make this keto pina colada. Exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card, just a little further below.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Servings: 2
Net Carbs: 1 net carb per serving
Ingredients
Here is a quick list of what you’ll need from the store before you begin making this refreshing drink!
- Prepared sugar-free pineapple drink mix
- Ice
- Unsweetened coconut cream
- Light rum
- Pineapple slices for garnish
Directions
Prepare the pineapple drink mix according to the package instructions, and reserve 2 cups of it for this recipe.
Place the ice, pineapple drink mix, coconut cream and rum into a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth.
Pour into two serving glasses and garnish with pineapple slices if desired.
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Keto Pina Colada
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Prepared sugar free pineapple drink mix
- 1 1/2 cups Ice
- 1/4 cup Unsweetened Coconut Cream
- 3 ounces Light Rum
- Pineapple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the pineapple drink mix according to the package instructions, and reserve 2 cups of it for this recipe.
- Place the ice, pineapple drink mix, coconut cream and rum into a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth.
- Pour into two serving glasses and garnish with pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
Keto Drinks
If you enjoyed this flavorful keto pina colada, here are some more keto drinks you need to make next! All of them are perfect for parties, too.
