Toasted Coconut Smoothie Recipe
This Toasted Coconut Smoothie is like happy pillows of sunshine. Healthy, vegan, and delicious, the toasted coconut is the real star here—a beautiful beginning to your day.
How to Make the Best Toasted Coconut Smoothie
Start your morning with a burst of tropical sunshine in a glass. This Toasted Coconut Smoothie combines the nutty, caramelized flavor of toasted coconut with the vibrant golden hues of turmeric and the natural sweetness of Medjool dates and banana. It’s a healthy, vegan-friendly treat that feels indulgent without any guilt.
The secret to this smoothie’s incredible depth of flavor is taking the time to toast the coconut flakes before blending. This simple step transforms ordinary coconut into something deeply aromatic and slightly caramelized, elevating the entire drink. Combined with fresh turmeric and ginger, you get a smoothie that’s not only delicious but packed with anti-inflammatory benefits.
Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast, a post-workout refresher, or just a healthy afternoon pick-me-up, this Toasted Coconut Smoothie delivers. The combination of creamy banana, citrusy orange, and warming spices creates a perfectly balanced blend that will have you reaching for seconds.
Toasted Coconut Smoothie
This Toasted Coconut Smoothie is like happy pillows of sunshine. Healthy, vegan, and delicious, the toasted coconut is the real star here—a beautiful beginning to your day.
Ingredients
Smoothie
Instructions
Toasted Coconut Smoothie
- Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium-low heat until golden and fragrant. This is key.
- Place the banana, orange juice, dates, coconut, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, vanilla and nut milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add the ice, one cup at a time and blend until smooth.
- To get smoothie to mound up like the photo, add 1/2 cup more ice.
- Pour into a 16 ounce glass and top with toasted coconut.
Notes
- Toasting the coconut flakes is essential for the best flavor—don't skip this step!
- For a creamier smoothie, use frozen banana instead of fresh.
- This smoothie is naturally vegan if you omit the bee pollen.
