Coconut Beverage Recipes

Coconut Cream Mocha

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1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/3 cup sugar or honey
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup coconut cream concentrate
1 1/2 – 2 cups strong black coffee
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
whipped cream, for garnish – optional
ice cream, of your choice for garnish – optional

In a large saucepan with a wire whisk, stir together cocoa and sweetener. Over medium heat, add 1 cup of milk, the water and coconut cream concentrate. Whisk and bring to a simmer.

Add coffee and remaining milk and whisk until mocha is nice and hot. Add vanilla. Remove from heat and serve with a spoonful of the optional garnishes if desired. Enjoy!!

Note: For a real energy booster, add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.

Recipe submitted by Sarah, WI

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Coconut Nut/Fruit Smoothie

Yields 4 cups

4 whole almonds
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons flax seeds
1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
2 teaspoons pumpkin seeds
2 cups cultured milk (kefir, yogurt, etc.)
1-2 tablespoons coconut cream concentrate
1-1 ½ cups fruit of your choice

Cover the seeds with enough water to keep them covered when budded. Soak several hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator for 12-24 hrs. Pour seeds with water into blender and blend with remaining ingredients except fruit.

Add fruit to smoothie and blend until smooth. If using dried fruit instead of fresh, soak in water with the seeds.

If the smoothie is too thick, add just enough water or milk to enable the blender to blend freely.

Recipe submitted by Sandra, Highland, UT

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Green Coconut Smoothie

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2 cups regular milk, almond milk, or water
dash of nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut flour
2 generous tablespoons coconut cream concentrate
1 tablespoon carob powder
2 tablespoons freshly ground flax seeds
1-2 frozen bananas and/or any other fruit
1 scoop Antioxidant Omega 3 Greens drink powder

Place all ingredients into blender and blend until smooth. I start my day out with this every day.

Recipe submitted by Linda, Gulf Breeze, FL

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Chocolate Coconut Smoothie

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Approximately ¾ cup dates or raisins soaked in 1 cup water
2 tablespoon organic golden flax seeds
1 tablespoon shredded or flaked coconut
1 teaspoon organic cocoa powder
1 – 2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract, (opt)
1 teaspoon organic whole sugar, or to taste
1 chopped pear
1-2 frozen chopped bananas
Ice cubes, as needed

Soak first 3 ingredients from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. Blend and slowly in a blender add other ingredients. Blend well. You can top this with raw cacao nibs or add other seeds/nuts as desired.

Recipe submitted by Kathy, Portland, OR

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Fruity Tropical Smoothie

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3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon coconut flour
2 tablespoons organic honey
1 large organic banana, peeled and mashed
1 cup unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
2 organic kiwis, peeled and halved
2 large organic mangoes, peeled and cubed
10-12 ice cubes, optional

In small bowl combine virgin coconut oil, organic coconut flour, organic honey and mashed banana. Mix well, incorporating oil thoroughly. Pour into blender and add all other ingredients, except ice cubes. Puree on high until well blended, and then blend for another 1 minute. If mixture is too thick for your taste, you may add some water, or add the ice and blend on high until ice is completely crushed.

This makes a nice afternoon snack on a hot day, or a good morning drink at breakfast time.

Recipe submitted by Sophia, New Bedford, MA

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Tropical Cocktail

Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Serves 2

150 ml water
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut concentrate
1/2 cup frozen mango
1 ripe banana
120 ml orange juice
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
2 tablespoons coconut oil, liquefied

Mix water and coconut cream concentrate together until well blended.

Put everything except oil in a blender and process until you get a smooth texture of a drink then add oil and process again. You may add 3 drops of stevia to give sweeter taste. Especially good for a hot sunny day!

Recipe submitted by Tanya, Austin, TX

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Fruit-Coconut Smoothie

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1 ripe banana
¾ cup of organic vanilla yogurt
¼ cup shredded coconut
¼ cup of frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon of whey protein
¼ cup of melted coconut oil

Put everything except oil in the blender and blend until combined. Then add oil and process until well mixed.

It’s very filling for breakfast. If you want an even sweeter smoothie, add 1 teaspoon of honey. Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by: Tanya, Austin, TX

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Coconut Cream Green Smoothie

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4 cups greens: baby lettuce, spring mix, chard, spinach etc. only greens, not veggies
2 – 3 tablespoons coconut cream concentrate
1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
1 – 2 apples, cored and sliced
4 good sized bananas
1 cup frozen peaches or mango chunks
½ cup water or organic apple juice

Put ingredients in blender in order listed. Add more water or juice if needed. Blend to a smooth yet thick consistency.

For a delicious change, any frozen berries can be used instead of the peaches or mangos.

This makes a wonderful and healthy breakfast. Enjoy!

Recipe submitted by Patti, Cheyenne, WY

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