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Need a fast, cool boost for busy mornings or an afternoon energy zapper? Whip up a smoothie. Out of all the blends out there, this Coconut Milk Strawberry Banana Smoothie is super easy, packed with nutrients, and tastes awesome. Safe for anyone skipping gluten, dairy, or living vegan—plus, even picky eaters usually love it.
Background
Since I’m always juggling being a mom and loving kitchen experiments, I look for meals that taste good, are healthy, and don’t stress me out. Our go-to? Coconut Milk Strawberry Banana Smoothie. We often sip this for breakfast, grab it for a snack, or enjoy it as a sweet way to end dinner. The mix of strawberries, coconut milk, and bananas comes out smooth, cold, and naturally sweet. Everyone keeps coming back for more. One thing I love is how this drink fits into all sorts of diets. If gluten bothers you, you’re totally in the clear here. Want to skip dairy or roll with plant-based only? Coconut milk keeps it creamy, so you’re good to go. Here’s why my crew is hooked and easy ways you can add it into your own routine every day.What You Need
What makes this smoothie so great? Just a few basic things most kitchens have or you can grab at any store.Main Stuff
- 1 cup coconut milk: Go with canned for that thick, rich feel, or use the carton for a lighter sip. Both are tasty, so just pick what sounds good.
- 1 Tbsp. shredded coconut: Adds a nice chew and punches up the coconut vibe. Both sweetened and unsweetened work fine, so do what you like.
- 1 frozen banana: Didn’t freeze ahead? Just pop a ripe banana in your freezer a few hours before blending. It turns out smooth and gives everything a natural sweet kick.
- 1 cup frozen strawberries: Buy them from the freezer section or freeze extras at home. They chill and thicken your smoothie—just right on hot days.
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract: Makes everything smell and taste just a little sweeter, no sugar needed.
Extras to Try
- Almond milk: Prefer nutty over coconut? Switch to almond milk for a different taste. Still comes out creamy and good.
- Other frozen berries: Want a new flavor? Swap some strawberries for raspberries or blackberries.
- Extra toppings: Sprinkle on more coconut, add some fresh fruit, or even pop a bit of whipped cream on top for a treat.
How To Make It
- Pour into a glass
- When everything's blended just right, move your smoothie to a glass. Top it with whatever extra bits you like.
- Blend everything up
- Toss frozen strawberries, the banana, coconut milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla into your blender. Hit medium or the smoothie button. Blend till it’s smooth all the way through. If things stick to the sides, pause and scrape them down with a spatula so everything mixes well.
- Load your blender
- Start by dropping all your ingredients into your blender jar.
Easy Tweaks
- Switch up the milk: Feel like changing the base? Use oat or almond milk to get a different spin.
- Make it runnier: If it’s too thick, keep adding coconut milk bit by bit until it’s just how you want.
- Bump up the flavor: Squirt in some lime or orange juice if you want a zesty twist.