A creamy, lightly sweetened coconut smoothie with banana and shredded coconut, blended with ice and a hint of fine sea salt for a refreshing winter drink.
Coconut Snow Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- 2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ medium (60.0 g)banana
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- small pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the unsweetened coconut milk beverage to a high-speed blender.
- Add the banana, unsweetened shredded coconut, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Add 1–2 tablespoons additional coconut milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin, and blend again briefly.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use a ripe banana for natural sweetness and creaminess. You can make the smoothie ahead and keep it chilled for up to a day, then re-blend before serving.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make coconut snow smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make coconut snow smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~165 cal · 9g fat · 24g carbs · 2g protein · 15g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 165 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 31 min·1.8 mi·~3650 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 22 min·1.1 mi·~2200 steps
- Moderate cycling 17 min·3.4 mi
- Swimming laps 23 min
- Jogging 16 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Stair climbing 15 min·~1350 steps
- Dancing 27 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 17 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 38 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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