This Coconut Banana Smoothie will bring you back to the tropics! It’s so easy to make, healthy and super yummy!
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On a recent trip to the Bahamas, I would have one of these drinks daily. There’s nothing better then sitting on the beach with your toes in the sand, and a coconut drink in your hand.
We found this great little place in Freeport near the Straw Market that made really good coconut drinks.
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You don’t need to be in the Caribbean to enjoy this drink, it’s so easy to make at home!
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Tap on the coconut with the back side of a knife in an even circular motion
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The coconut will start to open, gently pry with a knife.
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Gently open with your hands over the sink.
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Add the coconut water to your blender.
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Delicious!
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This Coconut Banana Smoothie will bring you back to the tropics! It’s so easy to make, healthy and super yummy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free, Caribbean
Ingredients
- 2 fresh coconuts
- 2 bananas
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Crack open coconuts over sink, this is a little messy
- Take the back side of a knife and tap towards the top of the coconut in an even circular motion.
- You will start to see a line form where the opening will be
- Gently pry open the top being careful not to spill out the coconut water
- Add coconut water to your blender
- Add bananas, and vanilla, blend until smooth
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