With Pineapple, Greek Yogurt, And Coconut, You Have The Start Of A Frozen Piña Colada Treat

There's nothing like piña colada flavors to make you feel like you're oceanside, listening to the waves crash (even if your surroundings aren't quite so luxuriously peaceful at the moment). The good news: Even if you can't kick up your feet and relax on vacation right now, you can easily bring a taste of the tropics directly to your kitchen. If you've got pineapple, Greek yogurt, and coconut, you're well on your way to tasty, bite-sized piña colada yogurt treats you can enjoy straight from the freezer.

To get started, mix 16 ounces of your favorite Greek yogurt with about a third as much pineapple (you can use fresh, but don't overlook canned pineapple — it's delicious, too) and about a quarter as much coconut (sweetened if you'd like). Once thoroughly mixed, you'll need to put spoonfuls of the mix onto a parchment-lined baking sheet before you pop it into the freezer (which makes them easier to remove), so you'll want a somewhat thick consistency (take it easy on the pineapple juice if you're going with a canned version of the stuff). Pop them in the freezer for an hour (to firm them up). Then you can give them a dip into some melted white chocolate (feel free to add a little butter to create a super-smooth and rich result) before letting them chill one more time, and you'll have piña colada bites at the ready whenever the mood strikes. Of course, there are also some creative some ways you can customize these treats to suit your tastes.

There are a ton of different ways you can make these delicious little fruit-packed bites your own, especially if you prefer your snacks on the sweeter side. You can add any type of sweetener you want to the yogurt mixture — try maple syrup, honey, agave, or even straight-up sugar (just make sure you stir it into the yogurt until it completely dissolves to avoid a gritty texture).

If you'd like to go beyond standard piña colada flavors, try including some other tropical fruits. Chopped dragon fruit, ripe mango pieces, pomegranate arils, or a bit of passion fruit can all add a fun twist. If the pineapple in the mix doesn't provide enough of a crunch for your liking, add in some chopped nuts (macadamia nuts can be especially delicious alongside white chocolate and tropical fruit flavors). Finally, you can top your bites off with some additional shredded coconut if you'd like. No matter how you switch up the flavors, these bite-sized tropical treats are a fantastic way to take your taste buds on vacation any time of year.