Coconut Smoothie
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My coconut milk smoothie is so smooth, thick, and creamy that you won’t believe it’s low-carb! Made with just 3 ingredients, it’s perfect for a filling and satisfying breakfast or snack!
The easiest coconut milk smoothie
Do you know what my secret is to the creamiest coconut smoothie ever? Frozen coconut chunks. I first spotted them at Trader Joe’s (an American grocery store) in 2015, and they have been a staple in my morning smoothies ever since. They blend up thick and creamy (like in my coconut ice cream), adding natural sweetness, healthy fats, and a rich tropical flavor you just don’t get from coconut milk.
My smoothie uses coconut in two ways: frozen coconut chunks and unsweetened coconut milk. I tested it with both canned and carton coconut milk, and both work beautifully, depending on how rich you want it. Add a touch of sweetener, blend until smooth, and you’ve got the best 3-ingredient coconut smoothie.
Ingredients needed
This smoothie is as simple as it gets. Frozen coconut chunks, unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat or light), and either some allulose, sugar, or maple syrup. I also recommend adding some ice, which thickens the smoothie beautifully.
How to make a coconut smoothie
In a high-speed blender, add your coconut milk, sweetener, and coconut chunks until smooth. Next, add the ice and blend until the desired thickness is achieved. Now, pour into glasses and enjoy!
Arman’s recipe tips
- Use fresh coconut chunks. Most grocery stores stock them (in the freezer aisle next to the frozen fruit), but if you can’t find any, fresh chunks of coconut meat will work.
- Adjust the sweetness. I prefer my smoothies not overly sweet, so I’m using just a touch of sweetener. If you prefer a super sweet smoothie, add more.
- Canned versus carton coconut milk. Canned coconut milk is naturally richer and higher in fat than carton coconut milk. I typically use it from a carton, but if you’d like a super-rich smoothie, opt for the canned variety.
Frozen meal prep hack
I like to use a fun meal prep trick I learned in culinary school! If you make a big batch of the smoothie, you can pour it into ziplock bags and keep in the freezer for up to 6 months. When you are ready to enjoy one, place the frozen smoothie block into the blender and re-blend until smooth. Don’t add extra ice, though!
Coconut Milk Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons allulose or any sugar/liquid sweetener like maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup coconut chunks fresh or frozen
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add your coconut milk, sweetener, and coconut chunks and blend well, until combined. Add the ice and blend until the desired thickness and texture is achieved.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy.
Notes
- Coconut milk: Carton coconut milk is lower calorie and has a thin consistency, which is fine for this smoothie. Canned coconut milk is richer and has a higher fat content. Use whichever you prefer.
- Sweetener: Any sweetener (granulated or liquid) works. My rule of thumb is one tablespoon per cup of coconut milk.
Nutrition
More healthy smoothie recipes
As someone who has been enjoying smoothies for over thirty years (yep, I’m exposing my age!), here are some of my other favorites:
If you want to try another alternative milk, my almond milk smoothie is creamy and thick.
Breakfast smoothies have been a morning lifesaver when I need something balanced, fast, and delicious.
I call this oatmeal smoothie my all-in-one: it has added staying power, thanks to the oats.
A chocolate peanut butter smoothie is my sneaky way to have a smoothie that tastes like dessert.
If you’ve tried this coconut smoothie recipe, then please rate it and let me know how you got on in the comments below. I love hearing from you! – Arman
This looks so refreshing! Coconut I like sooo much. Thanks!
Coconut flavour is amazing. I will do this!
I see a lot of smoothies made with coconut milk. Which to use? Silk or canned. Thank tou
I prefer the canned ones- it’s so much creamier 🙂
Sir I appreciate your method to make coconut milk smoothie, very simple and easy to the begginer as iam.thanks buddy
This tastes so delicious! I love the crunchy coconut flavor.
I love how creamy and satisfying this smoothie is. I had some leftover and today added cut up strawberries and a few graham cracker crumbs to the smoothie and ate it w a spoon. So delicious !
That sounds fabulous!
Simple and elegant. Most of the coconut milk available are with stabilisers which disturb me and add unnecesary bloating. Choosing right coconut milk is imp
I love the coconut smoothie recipe. Not only delicious, but brain healthy
Absolutely!