North Spirits Colada

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 ripe DOLE^® Banana, peeled, cut crosswise into thirds and frozen
• 1½ cups chopped DOLE^® Pineapple, frozen
• 1 cup refrigerated unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon light agave nectar
• DOLE^® Banana slices, Pineapple wedges and/or pitted DOLE^® Cherries for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Toast coconut in a large skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently; transfer to plate to cool.
2. Purée banana, pineapple, milk and agave nectar in a blender on high until smooth. Makes about 3½ cups.
3. Pour banana mixture into 4 glasses; top with toasted coconut and garnish with banana slices, pineapple wedges and/or cherries, if desired.

Tips & tricks

Peel and freeze ripe bananas to have on hand for using in this recipe as well as smoothies and baking.