Coconut Mango Smoothie {with Banana and Lime}
I hestitate to say this, but I’ve never really been a smoothie fan.
Well, let me rephrase: there’s not a thing wrong with smoothies, I’m just not entirely sold on drinking my calories and calling it a “meal,” unless we’re talking about root beer floats or margaritas.
And as “grown-up” as I’ve gotten in the last few years about eating vegetables, I just can’t fathom adding spinach or other greens into my blender with fruit and milk/yogurt/et cetera, and drinking it.
I’m sorry, I just can’t do it.
I know, I know, you probably can’t taste the vegetables at all, and I’m sure it’s an uber healthy power drink…but no. Still not happening.
But this?
This I can do.
- 1 cup chopped mango
- 1 banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup water
- a handful of ice cubes
- ½ teaspoon lime zest
- 1 sweetener packet, or ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
I’m linking up over at Mom’s Crazy Cooking Challenge today, and if you haven’t checked out Tina’s site, you should. She’s got some great stuff over there.
Check out my previous Challenge entries:
Ooey Gooey Mexican Grilled Cheese
Blueberry Muffins with Coconut-Lime Glaze
Spicy Bolognese
Dark Chocolate Cake with Hot Chocolate Buttercream
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Eggnog Fudge
Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole
And be sure to check out all of the other great recipes from this month’s participants!
I’m linked up at these great parties this week: Crazy Sweet Tuesdays, Trick or Treat Tuesdays, Tasty Tuesdays, Totally Tasty Tuesdays, Cast Party Wednesday, Whip it Up Wednesdays, Watcha’ Whipped Up Wednesdays, Eat, Pray {Read}, Love, Sweet Treats Thursday, Mrs. Fox’s Sweets, Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons, Itsy Bitsy Paper, Crumbs and Chaos, I’m Lovin’ It Fridays, and Weekend Potluck!
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I think I should be on a beach somewhere drinking this one! With a cool breeze blowing through my hair, my toes in the sand…
Do I really need to say awesome choice?
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Your photography is stunning and so is your recipe. I can see how you would enjoy this.
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Awesome choice! This looks so refreshing!
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This is the very best combo, I have seen and I have seen really terrific ones. Kudos.
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Your photos are SO beautiful. And this smoothie sounds so refreshing! I’m definitely going to try this one!
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This sounds delicious, and I love the use of the coconut milk. So unique!
I love these Pictures!!!!!! Where did you get those cute glasses?! This looks so refreshing and yummy!
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I could do your smoothie too, it sounds tropical and delicious.
If you haven’t already, I’d love for you to check out my CCC entry: Mango Melon Banana & Chia Smoothie.
Lisa~~
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I love this one. The smoothie looks refreshing and good to taste! I better yet try this one at home. Great photos as well, thanks a lot for sharing!
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Oh my goodness, that sounds delicious!! I love anything with coconut and mango…this is the dream!