Pineapple Banana & Coconut Cream Smoothie (vegan, GF)

medium ripe banana, peeled (previously frozen in chunks is ideal but not essential)

pineapple (I used canned in juice, but fresh would be great)

coconut milk (canned, fresh, cream of coconut, or coconut creme concentrate, or your favorite milk)

vanilla extract

ice cubes

The remainder is optional:

granulated sugar, optional and to taste (or honey, agave, sugar, stevia, vanilla NuNaturals stevia drops to taste)

additional fruit (such strawberries, mango, peaches, plums, nectarines, papaya, honeydew, cantaloupe, etc.)

yogurt

tbsp chia seeds

scoop neutral or vanilla flavored protein powder

top with a handful of coconut flakes, granola, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, raisins

For a pina colada add 1 to 2 ounces rum (dark rum, light rum, Malibu)