TROPICAL PARADISE MILKSHAKES

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Slip away to paradise without leaving home with these fruity, coconutty shakes. A little pineapple rum or coconut rum would make them extra indulgent. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 medium limes, divided
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1-1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1-1/2 cups frozen mango chunks
1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
1-1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
1 cup light coconut milk
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
Fresh pineapple, kiwifruit, strawberries, mango, starfruit and edible blossoms, optional

Steps:

Cut 1 lime into wedges. Moisten rims of 6 margarita or cocktail glasses with a lime wedge. Sprinkle coconut on a plate; dip rims in coconut. , Zest and juice remaining lime. Place zest and juice in a blender. Add pineapple, mango, banana, ice cream and milks; cover and process until smooth. Pour 2/3 cup mixture into each prepared glass. Add strawberries to remaining mixture in blender; cover and process until smooth. Pour into glasses; garnish as desired with lime wedges and optional ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges