Best Tropical Paradise Milkshakes Recipes

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

TROPICAL PARADISE PANCAKES

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Light and fluffy pancakes that have an extra citrus twist!

Provided by JulieN

Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Pancake Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk pancake mix
1 ½ cups orange juice
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 large banana, sliced
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup flaked coconut

Steps:

Whisk together the pancake mix and orange juice; the batter will be lumpy. Stir in the pineapple, banana, pecans, and coconut.
Heat a lightly oiled griddle over medium-high heat. Drop batter by large spoonfuls onto the griddle, and cook until bubbles form and the edges are dry. Flip, and cook until browned on the other side. Repeat with remaining batter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.3 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 804.8 mg, Sugar 22 g