Coconut Smoothie Recipe

Although coconuts are hard on the outside, I have always relished this tender fruit. At the same time I am a foodie, hence I never miss out on a chance of experimenting with food. As I was experimenting, I thought of making coconut smoothie. It is indeed the best smoothie according to me. Once I liked it, I started scrounging for more coconut smoothie recipes and found out that coconut can be combined with a number of other fruits to make delicious smoothies. I know you are curious to find out how to make a coconut smoothie. So without further ado, read on.

How to Make a Coconut Smoothie

When you start off to make coconut smoothie, it is important that you do not throw away the coconut water, as it can either be used in the recipe or you can also choose to drink it. I will recommend making coconut smoothie using natural coconut itself, compared to the packaged one. If you are thinking in terms of health benefits of coconut, there are many. It has antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties, which you would not want to miss on. With all these benefits, I am not really bothered about coconut smoothie calories, as it is not everyday can we savor this delicious dessert (oops drink!).

Pineapple - Coconut
I am not a big fan of pineapples, however I do like it in the coconut smoothie. I would like to give you a tip. In case you are using fresh pineapple, you will have to add it before adding coconut, as fresh pineapple will take longer to blend than canned pineapple. If you use coconut meat, and raw meat at that, the recipe will be called raw coconut smoothie recipe.

Ingredients

• Coconut Meat ½ cup
• Pineapple Juice 1 cup
• Pineapple (cut) ½ cup
• Banana ½
• Ice ½ cup

Method

• The first step to make the smoothie is to blend pineapple juice, ice and banana together, till you see a liquid with a slushy texture.
• Then add pineapple chunks and coconut milk and blend till the fruit is well mixed. When the ingredients are lightly smooth, understand your smoothie is ready.

Vanilla - Coconut
If you look at the list of ingredients required to make this smoothie, I agree it is a long list. However, once you have a glass of this smoothie, you will certainly skip your breakfast or any meal you have after the smoothie.

Ingredients

• Coconut Milk 1 cup
• Protein Powder 2 tablespoons
• Virgin Coconut Oil 1 tablespoon
• Flax Seeds (ground) 1 tablespoon
• Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
• Almond Extract ¼ teaspoon
• Stevia Powder ¼ teaspoon
• Ice Cubes 8 to 10

Method

• In a blender, blend coconut milk, protein powder, coconut oil well. You will have to blend till the oil mixes well and is not seen.
• Then add flax seeds, vanilla extract, almond extract and stevia powder and blend well again.
• Once you are sure that the oil has blended well add ice cubes, so as to make sure the oil does not lump.

Banana - Coconut
If you have ripe banana and coconut milk at home and you want to put it to use, you can try this recipe.

Ingredients

• Ripe Banana (chopped) 1
• Coconut Milk ½ cup
• Milk ½ cup
• Vanilla Ice Cream 2 scoops
• Honey 1 teaspoon

Method

• In a blender blend ripe banana and honey till pulpy consistency.
• Then add coconut milk, vanilla ice cream and milk to the banana and blend again till smooth, to find our smoothie ready.

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie
I will recommend making this smoothie for breakfast, however it is good to be had at any time.

Ingredients

• Strawberries (hulled) 2½ cups
• Orange (peeled) 1
• Coconut Milk ½ cup
• Ice Cubes 4

Method

• Place the strawberries and orange in a blender and blend till smooth.
• Then add coconut milk and ice cubes and blend till it is smooth in consistency.

Using the coconut smoothie recipe, you can make coconut smoothie using other fruits as well. I also like to make mango coconut smoothie, whenever I am able to lay my hands on the delicious fruits.