Easy Coconut Milk Smoothie

Ready in just 5 minutes, this 4-ingredient coconut milk smoothie is full of essential nutrients and tropical flavor.

Recipe Highlights

• This creamy coconut milk smoothie is a 4-ingredient cold drink that’s made in a blender. It takes just 5 minutes to make.
• Thanks to the Medjool date, mango, and banana, this drink is naturally sweet and healthy.
• Make this coconut milk smoothie for breakfast or a nutritious snack. The tropical flavor is delicious, especially during the summer months.

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Coconut Milk Health Benefits

Supports Healthy Digestion

Banana is one of the best foods for good digestion. It’s rich in fiber, a nutrient needed for regular bowel movements.

The fiber in banana also “feeds” the good bacteria in your gut, which keeps them healthy.

Increases Fullness

The fats in coconut milk increases satiety, so you’ll feel satisfied and full after drinking this smoothie.

The fiber in banana and mango have a similar effect.

Provides Antioxidants

Antioxidants are compounds that reduce the risk of chronic disease. They work by preventing damage to cells.

Drinking this coconut milk smoothie is a good way to get more antioxidants.

The bananas has carotenoids, while the mango has anthocyanins. Coconut milk also has phenolic substances, which are powerful antioxidants.

Promotes Immunity

The banana and mango in this smoothie are high in vitamin C. This nutrient is essential for immune function.

Vitamin C helps your body fight bad germs, which lowers your risk of getting sick.

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Ingredient Notes

• Coconut milk
  For the best consistency, be sure to use coconut milk, not coconut water. Coconut milk from a carton is the best choice. Avoid using canned coconut milk, which is too thick.
• Medjool date
  My secret ingredient for making naturally sweet smoothies, Medjool dates contain fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
• Mango
  Mango has a sweet tropical flavor that tastes great with coconut milk. This recipe uses fresh mango but frozen can be used, if you use fresh bananas.
• Frozen banana
  A staple smoothie ingredient, frozen banana gives this recipe a satisfying and creamy texture. It also makes the drink very cold, so you don’t have to use ice.

Coconut Milk and Coconut Water

Coconut milk is different from coconut water.

Coconut milk is made with the meat of a coconut. It’s creamy, thick, and white.

Coconut water is the clear liquid found in a coconut when you crack it open. It’s very thin compared to coconut milk.

Step-by-Step Instructions

For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

1. Pour coconut milk into the blender.
   The first ingredient should be the liquid.
2. Add date.
3. Add mango.
4. Add frozen banana.

5. Blend until smooth.
   Start on a low speed, then increase to high.
6. Pour smoothie into a cup. Serve immediately.

Optional Add-Ins

Nut or seed butters

To make your coconut milk smoothie even richer, add a bit of nut or seed butter. Examples include cashew, almond, peanut, or sunflower seed butter.

Keep in mind that these ingredients have a strong flavor, so start with just 1 tablespoon.

Protein powder

Protein powders, including collagen powder, will make your smoothie extra filling and thick.

The best choice depends on your goals and needs. If you’re recovering from a workout, use vegan or whey protein powder. If you want to support skin and joint health, choose powdered collagen. Add ½ to 1 scoop per smoothie.

Seeds

For extra nutrients, add flax seed, chia seeds, or hemp seeds.

These ingredients are high in good fats and vitamins. They also make smoothies thicker.

Blender Tips

Add ingredients correctly for a smooth blend.
Liquids should always be the first ingredient to go in the blender. Follow with dry and light ingredients, such as powders, then any fresh fruits or vegetables. Finish with heavier ingredients, like ice and frozen fruit. This is the best way to prevent air pockets.

Use a blender tamper.
The key to a good smoothie is to use a tamper. This is a tool that comes with your blender. It’s used to push food toward the blades so everything blends efficiently.

Chop fruit into pieces.
Always cut fresh fruit into chunks before adding them to a blender. Similarly, when preparing fruit to freeze, cut it into pieces first.

Expert Tips

• This smoothie can be made with 1 ½ cup frozen mango and ½ fresh banana with the same results.
• If your blender isn’t very powerful, you might need to cut the date into pieces first.
• Make sure the date doesn’t have the pit before blending.
• Add a small amount of coconut milk if the smoothie is too thick, then blend for 10 seconds.
• Store leftover smoothie in a glass jar with an airtight lid in the refrigerator. The ingredients might separate over time, so be sure to enjoy it within 1-2 days.

Questions You May Have

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