Banana Colada

Gather all ingredients and chill the blender by filling it with ice water for 30 seconds, then empty it.

Peel and slice the banana into even chunks to ensure smooth blending.

Add the light rum, pina colada mix, vanilla ice cream, crushed pineapples, and banana chunks to the blender.

Fill the blender with ice until it reaches the 2-cup line, then secure the lid tightly.

Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no ice chunks visible.

Pour the colada evenly into four chilled glasses, filling each about three-quarters full.

Serve immediately with a straw and optional pineapple wedge or banana slice garnish on the rim.