Tropical Paradise Recipes

TROPICAL PARADISE MILKSHAKES

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

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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

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

TROPICAL PARFAITS

When entertaining guests, Nancy Stock of Minonk, Illinois often adds sliced bananas to this layered pudding dessert. "It makes a beautiful presentation and is good for you, too," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

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Steps:

In a bowl, whisk the milk, extract and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Stir in coconut and lime zest if desired. In each of two 1-1/2-cup parfait glasses or dessert dishes, layer about 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup pineapple, 2 tablespoons almonds, 1/3 cup pudding mixture, 1/4 cup strawberries, 2 tablespoons almonds and remaining pudding mixture., Top with whipped cream. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds. Garnish with cherries.

Nutrition Facts :

Ingredients

2 cups cold whole milk
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon grated lime zest, optional
1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sliced almonds, toasted, divided
1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
Whipped cream in a can
2 maraschino cherries

TROPICAL PARADISE PANCAKES

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

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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

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