I continue to experiment with different smoothies. I love them very much - for their simplicity of preparation, for their versatility and always excellent taste. Today we are making smoothies with coconut milk- tender and, at the same time, satisfying.

This is a wonderful option for a summer breakfast! I already present this cocktail in the "company" of toast with cream cheese and, cereal with yogurt and fresh raspberry puree, crispy or whole grain muffins. Such a drink is prepared quickly and simply - even in a hurry going to work, you will have time to have breakfast.

Why is coconut milk good for you?

Before moving on to the recipe itself, I want to talk about the benefits of coconut milk for the body. Do not confuse it with coconut water: it is initially found inside the nuts. And milk is prepared by mixing the crushed pulp with water (in fact, any other vegetable milk is prepared in the same way). This means that milk contains the same useful substances as coconut pulp: calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins E and C, amino acids and healthy fats.

Thanks to this composition, coconut milk promotes good digestion, perfectly satisfies hunger and thirst, has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the liver and pancreas, soothes the nerves and improves mood, and with regular use it also improves skin condition.
Plus, there is no lactose in coconut milk. And if you are on bad terms with her, you can safely replace cow's milk coconut in most recipes, except for today - everything is already perfect in it.

How to make a banana mint smoothie with coconut milk

Ingredients:

(for 2 servings)

Coconut milk - 250 ml.,
ripe banana - 2 pcs.,
mint - to taste
agave syrup or honey (optional) - 1-2 tsp,
flaxseeds - ½ tsp,
lemon juice - 1 tsp

Preparation:

- we send all the ingredients to the blender bowl

- add coconut milk and whisk

- pour it into glasses and enjoy a delicious and healthy smoothie.
Bon appetit and have a nice day!

A combination of banana, coconut, mint and lemon juice creates amazing taste! If you do not know what is in the cocktail, it is even difficult to guess right away. Each of the components emphasizes and sets off all the others - just a masterpiece. Similar to Pina Colada, but better.
If you like a recipe but still want something new, try another recipe from my list of favorites.

Coconut and persimmon smoothie. What better way to start your day than fresh vegetables or fruit? And what could be better than starting your morning with a soft, delicate and pleasant drink - a smoothie? And what could be better if the smoothie includes coconut with its healthy fats and carbohydrates? Your attention is simple and very healthy recipe raw food drink - smoothie with coconut milk and persimmon.

Coconut and Persimmon Smoothie Recipe

Composition:

Coconut milk 200 ml
Persimmon 100 gr

Step 1 Making a coconut and persimmon smoothie

Rinse well and peel the persimmon seeds and stalks. Cut into random pieces.

For this dish, it is advisable to use soft varieties of persimmons or overripe. Then the smoothie will turn out to be softer.

Take coconut milk. For people on a raw diet, I recommend fresh coconut. Canned coconut milk is also good.

Add coconut milk and persimmons to a blender. Grind all ingredients until smooth.

Our coconut persimmon smoothie is ready

Bon Appetit!

If you add 30-50% more persimmon to our dish, then you can get a pudding instead of a smoothie.

Smoothie

Persimmon not only delicious fruit but also useful. Eating persimmons in the morning has a beneficial effect on digestion and treats indigestion. The content of fructose and sucrose allows you to nourish the body with useful carbohydrates and give energy

Usage coconut milk became the basis for the work of one Australian vegetarian girl, known on Instagram as Ami. The girl uses coconut milk like a canvas, adding fresh fruits, berries and flowers instead of the usual cereals or muesli. Due to this, the palette becomes so picturesque and attractive that the food in large bowls, where she lays out the prepared products, looks more like colorful still lifes or collages.

It should be noted that coconut milk is great alternative cow's milk, especially for people with lactose intolerance. It is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine, cocktails and other soft drinks. Coconut milk contains a lot nutrients which help the body defend itself against infection and disease. It is very beneficial for the skin and stomach - the treat is much better digested than regular cow's milk. In addition, coconut milk helps balance sugar levels due to the presence of manganese in its composition; relieves inflammation of the joints, due to the presence of antioxidants in it; lowers blood pressure due to the presence of potassium and increases hemoglobin due to the high concentration of iron. (You can learn more about the benefits of coconut and coconut milk in the video at the end of the article).

Coconut milk is obtained as follows: the pulp extracted from the coconut is soaked in hot water until thick coconut cream which is then diluted. The liquid has a sweetish taste with refreshing exotic notes. Coconut milk is a common ingredient in Asian and Indian curries and soups.
For its nutritional value (the amino acids included in the composition make it possible to replenish the nutrients required by a person every day with just one glass of drink) and for its plant origin, coconut milk is highly valued by vegetarians.

Ami is a girl blogger from Sydney. She is a vegetarian and has made coconut milk the basis of her art photos that she posts on Instagram. The coconut milk bowls she fills with fruits, berries and flower elements quickly caught the attention of tens of thousands of users. Not all of them are vegetarians, but absolutely all admire the colorful work of the Australian.

Following the link, you can see how the girl organizes food styling - stacking food products from figuratively cut fruits, creating her own exquisite compositions. Colors, shapes and textures are carefully selected by her in the same way as when creating a collage or painting. In this case, the Japanese proverb that at first a person "eats with his eyes" is very appropriate. So it's no surprise if you get hungry just by looking at these creations of citrus, fruit and edible flowers, mixing which, Ami achieves such subtle hues of color as magenta or light blue.

If you want to try making a milk-fruit collage with your own hands, Ami generously shares her culinary secrets... She often reports recipes in the credits on her Instagram page.

Banana smoothies are on the rise and the word "smoothie" is working wonders. In fact, this is a thick drink made from fruits or vegetables with the addition of juice, milk, prepared in a blender.

Smoothies are made from fresh food, then all vitamins, fibers, nutrients are preserved. The base of today's smoothie will be a banana. Banana is perfect for making smoothies due to its dense texture and taste.

How to make a banana smoothie

The recipe is simple, coconut milk, banana, ice and you have a real tropical cocktail at home, even if it's winter outside. Smoothies can be safely included in the section healthy eating as the recipes contain natural ingredients. If there is no coconut milk, then replace it with regular, cow's or soy milk.

You need a blender to make a banana smoothie. Today a blender is an indispensable tool in the kitchen.
Coconut milk gives a unique tropical flavor. Coconut milk is a versatile product that can be used in cooking, skin and hair care.

• 100 g coconut milk
• 100 g plain milk
• 1 banana
• Vanilla extract (to taste)
• Ice (optional)

Many smoothie recipes include ice, but this is not required. The fact is that the first smoothies began to be offered in California in the 1930s, and there the climate is warmer. Add all the ingredients to a tall glass, mix well with a blender and enjoy!

Different variations of a banana smoothie

1. Add fresh strawberries.
2. Add fresh or canned pineapple slices.

Read:. if you have original recipes smoothies, share with us!

The perfect breakfast or dinner for vegans and more! Delicate Coconut Milk Banana Smoothie is an amazingly delicious and nutritious drink that can be prepared in just a few minutes.

So, we can draw conclusions that it is better and healthier than breakfast, it is simply impossible to come up with. To make a banana coconut smoothie, we need:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 1/4 coconut
• 1/4 tsp vanilla (can be substituted for cinnamon, carob, cocoa powder, etc.)
• drinking water

Open ripe coconut, drain the milk into a separate bowl, chop 1/4 of the coconut into small pieces and crush with a blender until smooth. You must have a very powerful blender, it is important that the coconut turns into homogeneous mass... If necessary, you can add coconut milk to the blender bowl to make whipping easier.

Cut the bananas into large pieces (for easy folding in a blender).

Add the bananas to the coconut puree, add the vanilla and water, and beat again. Pour in water to taste, so as to turn the puree into thick cocktail, but not lose the desired consistency.