Coconut Smoothie Recipes

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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Raspberry Peach Melba Smoothie

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This smoothie is perfect for a nutritious breakfast on the go. The additional high quality protein from the raw eggs or goat’s milk powder keeps you going strong till lunch!

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 1/2 cups plain kefir (preferably homemade)
2-4 organic eggs OR 1-2 tablespoons goat milk protein powder
1 tablespoon raw honey
3 tablespoons melted virgin coconut oil
3/4 cup frozen raspberries
3/4 cup frozen peaches
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add kefir, eggs or protein powder, honey and coconut oil, blend to mix before adding frozen ingredients. Add frozen fruit and vanilla, blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Recipe submitted by Lydia, Salem, VA

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Coconut Fruit Smoothie

Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy

Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

1 cup coconut milk or regular whole milk
1/2-1 whole banana
1/4 cup frozen fruit: berries, peaches, etc.
2 tablespoons fresh ground flax seeds
2 tablespoons fresh ground nuts: almonds, pecans, etc
1 tablespoon dry coconut (flakes, etc.)
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted

Place all ingredients except coconut oil in blender and blend. Slowly pour coconut oil into blender while blending. Blend until smooth and serve.

Recipe submitted by Jean, Melrose, NM

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Rise & Shine Breakfast Smoothie

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Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

2 1/2 cups kefir, yogurt or buttermilk
1 whole mango, fresh or frozen
2 handfuls strawberries, fresh or frozen
1 or 2 frozen bananas
1-3 tablespoons raw honey
1 tablespoons freshly ground flax seed (optional)
Raw egg yolks (optional)
2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted (more/less as desired)
Coconut flakes

Pour your choice of cultured dairy into the blender. Add in mango, strawberries, bananas and honey (add flax seed and/or egg yolks if desired).

Give it a whirl till smooth and while it is blending… add coconut oil and let it run for a minute more. Pour into a tall, large glass and top with coconut flakes and extra ground flax seeds if desired.

Recipe submitted by Marillyn, Bloomingdale, IL

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Peanut Butter/Banana Kefir Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Kefir Smoothie

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Servings: 8 cups, 3 servings
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

1 1/4 cups organic whole raw milk
4 tablespoons quick oatmeal (or cooked rolled oats)
ice cubes
2 tablespoons peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter)
2 medium bananas (frozen or fresh)
1 cup kefir
1 – 2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 – 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup/hot fudge sauce
1/4 cup raw honey (start off with 2 tablespoons, then add more if needed)

Soak the oatmeal in milk for a few minutes, or until the oatmeal softens. Mix it together with the other ingredients in a blender.

Blend in 5-8 iced cubes depending on how cold you like your smoothie. Adjust ingredients to your taste and/or thickness.

Recipe submitted by Jocelyn, Casa Grande, AZ

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Coconut Protein Fruit Smoothie

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Enjoy this sweet, nutritious and delicious breakfast or anytime of the day smoothie.

4-5 oz coconut cream concentrate, melted
6-8 oz orange juice
2 raw eggs
1 whole banana
1 teaspoon fish oil (e.g. cod liver oil, etc. or melted coconut oil)

Melt desired amount of coconut cream concentrate on stove over low heat, stirring constantly.

Place all ingredients together in blender and blend for 30 seconds, until smooth.

Recipe submitted by Mary, Edmonds, WA

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Coconut-Banana-Carob Smoothie

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This is a quick, high-protein meal or snack that tastes like a dessert.

1 cup plain rice milk, almond milk, or coconut milk*, as needed
1-2 tablespoons carob powder
1 ripe banana, peeled and mashed
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
2 tablespoons coconut cream concentrate, warmed slightly if necessary to soften

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

Makes 1 serving.

*Use 1 teaspoon of coconut cream concentrate for every 6-8 oz of water for coconut cream milk. Mix together and use as directed or make homemade coconut milk.

Recipe submitted by Simi, Los Angeles, CA

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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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