Coconut Beverage Recipes

Strawberry Coconut Bliss Smoothie

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Strawberry Coconut Bliss Smoothie
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A deliciously thick and creamy “milkshake” for breakfast? Yes please! My version of a local ice cream parlor’s favored treat, minus the guilt.

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

Add kefir, desired amount of eggs, coconut oil and honey to the blender and combine thoroughly. The extra eggs and coconut oil provide even longer lasting satisfaction and energy.

Add vanilla, cinnamon and strawberries (adjust amount according to desired thickness) and blend on medium, then high speed until thoroughly combined, thick and creamy.

Garnish with additional strawberries and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Enjoy immediately. A quick, easy, delicious and nourishing breakfast or afternoon snack!

Recipe submitted by Lydia, Salem, VA

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Coconut Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake

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Coconut Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy
Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 1 serving vanilla protein powder
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/3 cup coconut milk*
  • 1-2 tablespoons Coconut Peanut Butter
  • dash guar gum
  • dash xanthan gum
  • ice (optional, to taste)
  • 1-2 tablespoons melted coconut oil (for pre-workout)

Place all ingredients except coconut oil (if using) in blender and blend while pouring coconut oil in a steady stream. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe courtesy Sarah Shilhavy

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Coconut Banana Colada Smoothie

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Coconut Banana Colada Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 3/4 cup coconut milk*
  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 frozen banana (it doesn’t need to be frozen, but they are the best!)
  • 1/4 cup pineapple chunks
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • dried coconut flakes

Recipe: Combine all ingredients except dried coconut in a blender and puree until smooth. Garnish with coconut if desired.

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe submitted by Jessica, Pittsburgh, PA

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Coconut Chai Smoothie

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Coconut Chai Smoothie
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 3 minutes

Blend together everything except the ice or banana for about 1 minute. Then add ice or frozen banana and blend until smooth.

If you do not have Garam masala on hand, make your own by combining: 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves and 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper.

Recipe submitted by Anna, Robins, IA

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Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Smoothie

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Strawberry Vanilla Coconut Smoothie
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy
Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

1 serving

  • 1/2 cup plain organic yogurt (Greek or goat’s milk is best!)
  • 2/3 cup coconut or organic whole raw milk*
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 large strawberries, fresh or frozen (if using fresh add ice cubes to taste)
  • 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Blend everything except coconut oil. Slowly pour coconut oil in while blender is running. Pour into a glass, garnish with some dried coconut or a fresh strawberry if desired and enjoy!

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe courtesy Sarah Shilhavy

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Iced Coconut Mocha Cappuccino

It’s also known as “Iced Mochaccino”. It’s similar to iced coffee. What’s the difference? Iced coffee is filled with chunky ice, and doesn’t have chocolate (unless you want it, of course) and is simply sweetened with either a flavored syrup or sugar.

Just a note: don’t buy that flavored syrup stuff. It’s usually mostly corn syrup. There are lots of good, healthy recipes (usually just sugar or honey plus water plus flavor extract) that you can make yourself. And it tastes the same, if not better.

So anyway, back to the title recipe. I recommend using French roast coffee since it has a strong, dark flavor that compliments the chocolate and creamy milk. If you want the drink to be extra icy, freeze the coffee.

The homemade fudge sauce is a must. It’s so unbelievably easy and drop dead amazing that you’ll want to consume the entire batch all at once (example: spoon + cold fudge sauce = dangerous). But don’t. Not yet. You want to make the drink below first. And oh, another thing you can do with the Hot Fudge is Hot Cocoa. Just stir in 2 tablespoons into a cup of hot milk. It’s the easiest hot drink ever. Yum.

Hope you’re all enjoying the summer!

Sarah:)

Iced Coconut Mocha Cappuccino

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Iced Coconut Mocha Cappuccino
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy
Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

1 serving
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

  • 3/4 cup cold, strong coffee (partly frozen if desired)
  • 1/2 cup organic whole raw milk or coconut milk*
  • 2 tablespoons fudge sauce (see recipe below), cold
  • 2-4 ice cubes
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (optional)

Place all ingredients except coconut oil in blender and blend until well combined, pouring coconut oil into the cappuccino a steady stream. Top with freshly whipped cream and enjoy!

Hot Fudge Sauce

Combine all ingredients except vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat.

When butter is melted and well mixed in, turn heat up to high and bring fudge to a boil, whisking constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Store in the refrigerator and don’t eat it all at once.

Recipes courtesy Sarah Shilhavy

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

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Coconut Tropical Bliss Smoothie

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Coconut Tropical Bliss Smoothie
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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 – 15 minutes

Almond Milk:

  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1 1/2 cups distilled water

Mix ins:

Blend nut milk in a high-speed blender. Add remaining ingredients and blend until thoroughly mixed.

Adjust ingredients to desired taste and thickness.

Options:

  • Sprinkle with dried coconut or even add a slice of pineapple to the glass! Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Kelly, Grandview, MO

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Coconut Veggie-Berry Smoothie

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Coconut Veggie-Berry Smoothie
Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy
Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 3 minutes

  • 2-4 tablespoons coconut milk*
  • 1/4 cup organic plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup organic milk or water
  • 2 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 scoop vanilla organic whey protein powder
  • 1/2 – 1 cup frozen berries

Mix all ingredients except berries together in blender until spinach is mixed in. Add frozen berries. Mix until smooth. If thicker consistency desired reduce milk/water or add 4 ice cubes and blend.

* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)

Recipe submitted by Sandra, Winnipeg, MB, Canada

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