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| Coconutty Green Smoothie |
| Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy |
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 4 minutes
Add all ingredients into a blender. Blend until mixed. Serve in tall glasses and enjoy. Best when shared with an eager toddler.
Recipe submitted by Sierra, Rolla, MO
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| Strawberry Coconut Bliss Smoothie |
| Photo by recipe author |
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 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 |
| Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy |
1 serving
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
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
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 |
| Photo by recipe author |
Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 10 – 15 minutes
Almond Milk:
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:
Recipe submitted by Kelly, Grandview, MO
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| Coconut Veggie-Berry Smoothie |
| Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy |
Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 3 minutes
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
If you workout then you probably already know the importance of taking protein powder to help “refuel” after a strenuous workout. Taking just the same thing all the time though gets boring, so I’ve come up with some different ways to jazz up a regular old protein shake.
This is one that I really like, using the Double Bonded Chocolate Protein Powder. The frozen banana adds a wonderfully creamy texture and the xanthan and guar gums help thicken the shake almost to a pudding-like thickness. I like to eat it with a spoon sometimes. If you don’t have any of the gums on hand though taking them out won’t hurt too much. And oh, another thing: this isn’t a very icy shake without the ice. So if you like your protein shakes icy be sure to include the ice (go by taste, I like to use anywhere from 5 cubes to a large handful).
If you’re taking this for breakfast or as a post-workout drink I totally recommend adding the coconut oil as it’ll give you that extra energy boost. This protein shake may be a little extra fuss then the normal water/milk + powder but it’s worth it.
Let me know what you think if you try it!
Sarah:)
Chocolate Coconut Banana Protein Shake
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| Chocolate Coconut Banana Protein Shake |
| Prepared by Sarah Shilhavy, Photo by Jeremiah Shilhavy |
Servings: 1
Preparation Time: 3 minutes
Add all ingredients except coconut oil to blender and blend, pouring the coconut oil in slowly. Continue blending until smooth and enjoy.
* For the freshest coconut milk make homemade coconut milk. (See video at this link.)
Recipe courtesy Sarah Shilhavy
