Fresh Coconut Smoothie

This coconut smoothie made with fresh coconut milk created in the NutraMilk, banana and yogurt is ideal for a refreshing poolside beverage.

It will keep you cool and hydrate you plus give you some energy and nutrients to keep you satisfied until mealtime. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

For smoothie

• 1 medium banana, preferably frozen
• 1 cup ice or frozen coconut milk ice cubes
• 1 cup coconut milk made in the NutraMilk
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt
• 3 tbsp. unsweetened flake coconut
• 2 tsp. monk fruit sweetener or sweetener of choice
• 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract (optional)

For Coconut Milk (yields 6 cups)

• 2 cups (160g) of unsweetened dried coconut
• 1 ½ quarts (6 cups) of water
  

INSTRUCTIONS

• Making coconut milk from dehydrated coconut
  • Place the unsweetened dried coconut in the NutraMilk container.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 1 minute.
  • Press Start.
  • Open the container lid and add 1 cup of water. Replace lid.
  • Press Butter cycle, set for 1 minute.
  • Press Start.
  • Repeat this step for each cup of water, until you have used all 6 cups.
  • Press Mix (do not change the default time)
  • Press Dispense.
  • Press Start and open spigot to fill your storage container.

*you can use more or less water depending on how full-bodied you want the milk to be.

• To the NutraMilk smoothie bowl, add the banana, ice, coconut milk, yogurt, coconut, sweetener (and extract, if using).

• Process the ingredients until completely incorporated and smooth.
• Pour into a glass, top with coconut flakes and enjoy right away while cold.

Prepared and photographed by NutraMilk nutritionist, Florencia Tagliavini.