4 DELICIOUS WAYS TO USE PINEAPPLE

Pineapples are tropical fruits that are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. And, despite their sweetness, pineapples are low in calories. And there are 4 delicious ways to use pineapple. Try and enjoy!

1.PINEAPPLE CREAM WITH COCONUT MILK

Ingredients

+ Frozen pineapple chunks

+ Canned full fat coconut milk

How to make

+ Add chunks of frozen pineapple to a food processor.

+ Pulse a few times until they are broken into smaller chunks.

+ Add the coconut milk.

+ Pulse for 4-5 seconds until you get a smooth texture.

+ Keep this ice cream with pineapple coconut frozen and covered for up to 2 weeks.

2.PINEAPPLE JUICE

Ingredients

+ 1 medium fresh pineapple (about 4 cups )

+ ½ cup water

+ 2 tablespoons sugar or more

+ Lemon juice

+ Ice cubes

How to make

+ Chop pineapple into chunks.

+ Add pineapple chunks, water and sugar in a food processor or in a blender.

+ Blend until the smooth puree and there are no chunks of fruit in the mix.

+ Strain the juice using a fine sieve or cheesecloth. Be

+ Serve immediately with ice cubes, garnish with pineapple, lemon or mint.

3.PINEAPPLE COCKTAIL

Ingredients

+ 1 ounce tequila

+ 1/4 ounce orange liqueur

+ 4 ounces pineapple juice

+ 1 lime wedge

How to make

+ Gather the ingredients.

+ Pour the liquors over ice in a highball or old-fashioned glass.

+ Fill with pineapple juice.

+ Finish with a squeeze of a lime wedge.

+ Serve and enjoy!

4.PIAN COLADA DIP

Ingredients

+ 1-1/4 cups cold 2% milk

+ 3/4 cup pineapple yogurt

+ 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant coconut cream pudding mix

+ 1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

+ Optional: Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes and maraschino cherries

+ Fresh pineapple wedges

+ Vanilla wafers

How to make

+ In a large bowl, whisk milk, yogurt and pudding mix 2 minutes (mixture will be thick). Fold in whipped topping. + Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

+ If desired, top with coconut and cherries before serving. Serve with pineapple and wafers.