Coconut Treat Smoothie
A creamy, dessert-like coconut smoothie with banana and pineapple, naturally sweetened and refreshingly tropical. Perfect as a snack, breakfast, or sweet treat.
Prep time10 minutes
Cook time0 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Servings2
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) chilled coconut milk, preferably full-fat
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) coconut water or cold water
- 1 frozen ripe banana, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen pineapple chunks
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, or 2 pitted Medjool dates
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch fine sea salt
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups (120 to 180 g) ice, to taste
- Optional: 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed
- Optional garnish: extra shredded coconut, lime zest, or pineapple wedges
Equipment
- High-speed blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Spatula
- 2 chilled glasses
- Straws (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the coconut milk and coconut water to the blender.
- 2
Add the frozen banana, frozen pineapple, shredded coconut, sweetener (honey, maple, or dates), vanilla, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Blend on high until very smooth and creamy, about 45 to 60 seconds.
- 4
Add the ice and any optional add-ins (yogurt, chia, or flax). Blend again until thick, frosty, and well combined, 15 to 30 seconds more.
- 5
Taste and adjust: add more sweetener for sweetness, more coconut milk to thin, or more ice to thicken.
- 6
Pour into chilled glasses, garnish with shredded coconut, lime zest, or a pineapple wedge if desired, and serve immediately.
Recipe notes
- For a richer treat, use full-fat canned coconut milk; for a lighter smoothie, use light coconut milk or more coconut water.
- To keep it dairy-free, use coconut yogurt or omit yogurt entirely.
- For extra protein, add a scoop of vanilla protein powder and reduce sweetener as needed.
- For lower sugar, rely on the banana and pineapple and skip added sweeteners.
- Tip: Freeze peeled banana slices in advance for the creamiest texture.
- Best served immediately. If storing, refrigerate up to 24 hours in a sealed jar and shake before drinking.
- Research to see how they make these at Treats! :)
Tags
BeverageSmoothieCoconutTropicalBreakfastSnackDessertDairy-FreeGluten-FreeVegetarianVegan-OptionalNo-CookPineapple
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