Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie

This Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie Recipe is perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.

Smoothies are the perfect way to start your day or as a light snack. This particular strawberry banana coconut smoothie recipe is not only delicious but it’s also healthy for you.

The combination of fresh fruit and coconut milk makes for a nutrient-rich drink that will keep you feeling full and satisfied all morning long.

So, why not give it a try? Your taste buds will thank you!

How do you Make a Thick Smoothie

This coconut milk smoothie is so simple and with a few tweaks you can customize it to exactly your preferences.

If you choose to use all frozen fruit, the result will be extra thick, almost like ice cream.

Choose only one frozen fruit or adding in a little more milk can thin it out closer to a milkshake in consistency.

How to Add Protein to a Smoothie

You may want to add protein to the smoothie to help keep you filled longer. Try these variations:

• Replace some of the coconut milk with plain yogurt. Greek, Balkan or Icelandic are higher in protein.
• Add hemp seeds.
• Add a little of the nut butter of your choice.
• Chia Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Flax Seeds
• Sesame Seeds
• ‘Protein powder

Can you make a Smoothie without a Blender?

Yes, and no. You could mash overripe fruit by hand and then add your milk but it wouldn’t end up with that thick and chilled consistency that makes them so good.

I recommend investing in a good blender; I’ve been using my Blendtec 575 for almost 10 years now and it is still going strong. It easily blends ice cubes and frozen fruit until perfectly smooth. If you intend to drink a lot of smoothies, you need to make sure your invest in a blender that is powerful enough to handle that.

Ingredients for the Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Strawberries – You can buy a bag of frozen strawberries or use fresh berries.

Bananas – Overripe bananas work great in smoothies when you want a sweeter flavour. You can use fresh or frozen bananas, I usually slice and freeze any overripe bananas to use for smoothies, I like that they add a lot of creaminess and a thick consistency.

Coconut Milk – Canned coconut milk makes for a richer smoothie with just a hint of coconut flavour, and helps makes it more filling. You can swap for any milk of your choice, but coconut milk is our family favourite choice. Another option is to use yogurt and then thin out your smoothie as desired with a milk of your

Looking for more Delicious Fresh Fruit Drink Recipes?

Check out some of my favourite drinks made with fresh fruit:

Made with real fruit this frozen Raspberry Lemonade Slushie is a real treat and an easy way to cool down from the summer heat.

With summer on the way, these Peach & Pineapple Tropical Slushies are the perfect drink to help you cool down.

Cool down from the summer heat with this ultra refreshing Watermelon Key Lime Slushie recipe made from real fruit!

Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie

Yields: 1-2 Servngs | Prep Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 Banana, cut into chunks
• 1 cup Canned coconut milk

Directions:

Place all of the ingredients into a blender, and blend until smooth.