This 5-Ingredient Tropical Coconut Smoothie is best for a healthy breakfast or light snack and it’s also dairy-free, vegan, and gluten-free!

Benefits of Coconut Meat

• Great source of fiber
• Has a  high amount of manganese that is needed to metabolize fat and supports functions of enzymes in the body
• Has a high content of medium-chain triglycerides that are used by the body to produce energy
• Boosts heart health
• Helps maintain a healthy digestive tract
• May improve the body’s immunity

 

 

Tips on How to Make Coconut Smoothie:

• When blending, make sure to place the hardest ingredient near the blade. Ice cubes are usually the hardest to liquify so put in at the bottom, where the blade is.
• Serve the smoothie immediately or keep in a container and freeze. Thaw at room temperature when you are about to serve.
• You can freeze the Coconut Smoothie after blending and blend again when you are ready to serve.
• If you do not have soy milk, you can use almond milk or cashew milk

How to Make Coconut Smoothie:

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• fresh coconut meat
• ice cubes
• agave syrup or honey
• chia seeds
• plant-based milk (I used soy milk)

 

Blend fresh coconut meat, ice cubes, agave or honey, chia seeds, plant-based milk, and in a blender until creamy and smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes in a high-speed blender:

Coconut smoothie is best served immediately after blending all the ingredients.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions for Coconut Smoothie:

Q: Can I blend this smoothie in advance?

A:  Yes, you can. To prevent it from discoloration, freeze it then blend again when you are ready to serve it.

Q: What are the health benefits of coconut meat?

A: Young coconut flesh is a great source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Q: I have frozen coconut meat. Do I have to defrost it when making this smoothie?

A: You can use that as is. It will make the smoothie much cooler after blending.

Q: Can this smoothie replace a meal?

A: Yes, it can, as it contains a lot of vitamins, minerals, and fiber that can keep you full for hours.

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More delicious and healthy  smoothie recipes:

• Avocado Milkshake
• Cantaloupe Smoothie
• Papaya Banana Smoothies
• Banana Mango Smoothie
• Jackfruit Smoothie
• Guyabano Smoothie
• Filipino Avocado Smoothie
• Cantaloupe Smoothie
• Malunggay Pineapple Smoothie
• Tropical Green Smoothie

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