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Looking for a fun way to kickstart your morning or grab a fast energy boost? Smoothies often hit the spot perfectly. The Coconut Milk Strawberry Banana blend really stands out from the crowd with its easy prep, nutritional goodness, and yummy taste. It's a winner for anyone avoiding gluten or dairy, and works beautifully for vegans too - plus the kids will love it!
Getting Started
As someone who juggles family life and cooking, I'm always hunting for tasty, healthy recipes that don't take forever to make. This Coconut Milk Strawberry Banana blend ticks all those boxes and then some. We drink it all the time at my house - sometimes for breakfast, other times as a snack, or even a light sweet treat after dinner. Mix coconut milk with strawberries and bananas and you'll get this smooth, sweet drink that nobody can turn down. What's great about this blend is how it fits so many different diets. Got gluten issues? No problem - there's none here. Following a dairy-free or vegan path? The coconut milk works perfectly without any animal products needed. Let me show you why we can't get enough of this drink at our house and how you can easily make it part of your everyday routine.What You'll Need
What makes this blend so awesome is how simple it is - you probably have most of these things in your kitchen already, or can grab them quickly at any store.Basic Components
- 1 cup frozen strawberries: Grab the pre-frozen kind from the store or freeze fresh ones yourself. They give your drink that thick, cold texture that feels amazing on hot days or when you need something refreshing.
- 1 frozen banana: Don't have one frozen? Just stick a ripe banana in your freezer for a few hours before mixing. Bananas make everything naturally sweet and super smooth.
- 1 cup coconut milk: The carton or can both work great. Canned tends to be thicker and creamier, while carton milk creates a lighter drink.
- 1 Tbsp. shredded coconut: This brings some texture and extra coconut flavor. Go with sweetened or unsweetened - whatever you like best.
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract: It boosts all the flavors and adds a touch of sweetness without any sugar.
Extra Add-ins
- Other frozen berries: Want some variety? Swap out some strawberries for raspberries or blackberries instead.
- Almond milk: Not a coconut fan? Almond milk works too. The taste will change a bit but it'll still be super tasty.
- Additional toppings: Sprinkle on extra coconut, fresh fruit chunks, or even some whipped cream if you're feeling fancy.
How To Make It
- Toss everything in your blender
- Just dump the frozen strawberries, frozen banana, coconut milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla extract right in there.
- Mix it all up
- Turn your blender to medium or hit the smoothie button if yours has one. Let it run until everything looks uniform and smooth. You might need to stop once or twice to push stuff down from the sides with a spatula.
- Serve it up
- When it looks good to you, just pour it in a glass. You can sprinkle more coconut on top or add any extras you want.
Ways To Switch It Up
- Make it thinner: If it's too thick for your taste, just add a bit more coconut milk, one spoonful at a time, till you get it how you want it.
- Try different milk: Not feeling coconut milk today? Swap in some almond milk or oat milk instead.
- Brighten the flavor: A little squeeze of lime or orange juice can really wake up the taste buds.