Coconut Shake Recipe (No Ice Cream!)
This healthier coconut shake is made with coconut milk, cream of coconut, and frozen bananas. It's super creamy and delicious, without being too sweet. And it clocks in at just over 200 calories, making it a much lighter alternative to coconut shakes made with ice cream!
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk (from the carton)
- 2-3 tbsp cream of coconut*
- ½ cup frozen banana
- ½ cup ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass and serve with a straw.
Notes
*Cream of coconut recipe
Ingredients:- 1 can full fat coconut milk (roughly 1 3/4 cups)
- ¾ cup - 1 cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and place it over low heat.
- Stir frequently until all of the sugar has dissolved and the liquid has a uniform, smooth appearance.
- Pour into a container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Recipe tips
Make your coconut shake even creamier by adding 1/2 cup of vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt for extra creaminess and sweetness without the added fat and calories of ice cream. Add even more coconut flavor by adding a 1/2 tsp of coconut extract. Add a small pinch of salt to enhance the flavors even more. Top with whipped coconut cream and toasted coconut flakes for the ultimate coconut treat! Make it a super healthy treat by swapping the sweet cream of coconut for unsweetened coconut cream (use 1/4 cup) and adding two whole pitted dates. Blend really well to ensure there are no date chunks in your shake.Nutrition
Calories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSugar: 28g
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