A creamy tropical smoothie blending coconut milk and frozen banana with a touch of sea salt to enhance the flavors. Smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day.
Tropical Summer Smoothie
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Easy
A creamy tropical smoothie blending coconut milk and frozen banana with a touch of sea salt to enhance the flavors. Smooth, refreshing, and perfect for a warm day.
Prep
5 min
Cook
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Total
5 min
Servings
1
Diet
Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan
Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)unsweetened coconut milk beverage
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the coconut milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until smooth.
- Check the consistency. If too thick, blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional coconut milk. If too thin, add a few more ice cubes or frozen banana and blend again.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Freeze bananas in advance to get a creamy texture without adding additional ice. Coconut milk can be substituted with any plant-based milk for a different flavor.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make tropical summer smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make tropical summer 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.
148
Calories / serving
4.1g
Fat
29.3g
Carbs
1.7g
Protein
16.3g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~148 cal · 4g fat · 29g carbs · 2g protein · 16g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 148 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 28 min·1.6 mi·~3300 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 20 min·1.0 mi·~2000 steps
- Moderate cycling 15 min·3.0 mi
- Swimming laps 21 min
- Jogging 14 min·1.2 mi·~2250 steps
- Stair climbing 14 min·~1250 steps
- Dancing 24 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 15 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 34 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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