For more healthy and refreshing, on-the-go smoothie recipes, try our berry almond butter smoothie, orange creamsicle smoothie, and hot pink berry chia smoothie. The ingredient list might be short, but it’s full of bright berry and creamy coconut flavors. It also couldn’t be easier to make! We will warn you that making smoothies with frozen fruit is much easier with a good high-speed blender. We swear by our Vitamix (we literally use it every day), but there are lots of other great brands out there. When it comes time to make it, just toss everything into your blender and blend on high speed until smooth. You can gauge how much water to use based on your desired consistency. This coconut milk smoothie is perfect for busy mornings, or anytime you want a quick and satisfying boost of energy. The thickness makes it great for smoothie bowls, with a sprinkle of granola, shredded coconut, hemp hearts, or anything else you can think of! We blend it up for breakfast, and if there’s any left after sharing it with our family, we pour the rest into a mason jar for a healthy snack on the go.
Frozen berries – we used frozen raspberries in the pictures, but any kind of berry like blueberry or strawberry (or a mix) works great, too. We love berries because they’re full of fiber and antioxidants! Frozen banana – frozen banana really adds to the creaminess of the smoothie. You can also use a fresh banana, but you may want to add a handful of ice to the blender. Coconut milk – we like the taste and texture of full-fat canned coconut milk, but you can use light. Water – just a bit of water to thin out the smoothie and help it blend up nice and smooth.
Our favorite way to freeze bananas is to lay the chunks on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2+ hours, then transfer them to an airtight container. You can also just chop them into chunks and place them in an airtight container in your freezer. They do have a tendency to stick together this way, making it a bit tricky to pry them apart. You can actually use this method to freeze any fruit, and it will keep in your freezer for at least 3 months!
Protein powder – from whey protein to vegan and plant-based proteins, BCAA’s, and more, there are lots of ways to up the protein content. Nut butter – peanut butter, almond butter, or even seed butter adds both satiating fat and protein, as well as other nutrients. Supplements – collagen peptides, greens powders, ashwagandha, maca, spirulina or chlorella, and açai powder are just some examples of powdered health-boosting supplements that blend well into a smoothie! Spinach or kale – get your daily dose of greens by adding them to your smoothie! It will turn your smoothie green, but the health benefits will be worth it. Have you ever tried freezing your kale? It blends up really well this way, plus it stays fresher for longer. Seeds – chia seeds, hemp hearts, and ground flaxseeds are full of healthy omega-3 fats and fiber.
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