A creamy, no-added-sugar coconut smoothie made with unsweetened coconut milk, banana for natural sweetness and creaminess, and shredded coconut for texture.
No-Added-Sugar Coconut Smoothie
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A creamy, no-added-sugar coconut smoothie made with unsweetened coconut milk, banana for natural sweetness and creaminess, and shredded coconut for texture.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- ½ medium (60.0 g)ripe banana
- 2.0 tbsp (15.0 g)unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice cubes
- small pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Pour the unsweetened coconut milk beverage into a high-speed blender.
- Add the ripe banana, unsweetened shredded coconut, a small pinch of fine sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Check the consistency and blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional coconut milk if too thick or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Using ripe banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess without added sugar. For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana or add more shredded coconut.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make no-added-sugar coconut smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make no-added-sugar coconut 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.
165
Calories / serving
8.7g
Fat
23.7g
Carbs
1.5g
Protein
14.9g
Sugar
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
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- 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
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