coconut oil smoothie

Coconut Oil Smoothie

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Coconut oil smoothies are a refreshing drink option, especially on a warm day. Smoothies are mostly liquid and are a tasty way to maintain proper hydration. In fact, the ingredients inside this coconut oil smoothie provide a healthy dose of nutrients too!

Benefits of Drinking Coconut Oil Smoothies

As mentioned before, the coconut oil smoothie is an easy way to consume some healthy foods. This is also a good opportunity to use some produce that is about to go bad. Frozen fruits and vegetables are an easy option to use when preparing this coconut oil smoothie.

This recipe is a great option for busy days when you are short on time. In addition, you can make your smoothie ahead of time and store it in the freezer or the refrigerator.

The coconut oil inside of this smoothie contains healthy fatty acids that benefit the body in several ways. For example, they can give energy to your body and brain, elevate HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood, and aid in lowering heart disease risk.

This coconut oil smoothie recipe makes 1 14-oz serving. Take a look at the recipe below to find out how to make this tasty and nutritious coconut oil smoothie.

Ingredients for Coconut Oil Smoothies

The coconut oil smoothie only requires a few simple and healthy ingredients!

Let’s take a look at the ingredients:

  • medium banana
  • spinach
  • coconut oil
  • ground flaxseed
  • 3-5 ice cubes
  • unsweetened soy milk
  • whipped cream
  • (Optional) 1 serving vanilla protein powder

To raise the calorie content of any coconut oil smoothies you make, choose ingredients that are high in calories. You can do this by picking a high fat milk if you are not lactose intolerant.

A Closer Examination of the Ingredients

A medium banana has significant amounts of potassium, fiber, and vitamin B6. Potassium aids in the regulation of fluid balance, muscle movement, and nerve signals. Fiber allows easier digestion. Vitamin B6 improves mood, elevates brain health, and helps reduce heart disease risk.

Spinach is very nutrient dense because it provides notable levels of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, magnesium, potassium, and calcium. In fact, these can help with bones, immunity, skin, red blood cells, and DNA.

One tablespoon of flaxseed gives a great amount of protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids. The health benefits of flaxseed are mainly from the omega-3 fatty cids, lignans, and fibers. The type of omega-3 fatty acid in flaxseed has been linked to lower heart attack risk.

Soy milk is packed with vitamin, minerals, and antioxidants that provide important health benefits for the body. Additionally, the B vitamins can help prevent anemia and fatigue. The plant-based protein in soy milk can aid in supporting the muscles and organs.

How to Make Coconut Oil Smoothies

Preparing coconut oil smoothies is quick and easy! First you need to measure and add the ingredients into a blender. Then blend the mixture until the banana and ice has a smooth consistency. Finally, pour everything into a cup, top with whipped cream and enjoy!

coconut oil smoothie

Possible Substitutions in Coconut Oil Smoothies

If you’re getting tired of the flavor, or if your don’t prefer some of the listed ingredients, making changes can be easy and keep your smoothie exciting. Changing out the fruit can make the biggest difference.

Medium Banana Variations:

Use 1/2 cup:

  • Mango
  • Strawberry
  • Blueberry
  • Orange
  • Raspberry
  • Blackberry
  • Kiwi
  • Passion Fruit

Spinach Variations:

  • Arugula
  • Swiss Chard
  • Broccoli
  • Celery
  • Parsley
  • Chinese Cabbage / Bok Choy

Of course, you can come up with more combinations of your own when making your coconut oil smoothies! The ideas above are just to help you get started!

Likewise, if you are seeking more variety in your smoothies, click on this link to The Geriatric Dietitian.  The article provides a lot of information and ideas on how to make high calorie smoothies.

What Food Goes Well with Coconut Oil Smoothies?

Pairing up chocolate rice cakes with coconut oil smoothies can be a tasty combo of chocolate and banana! They can be a lower sugar substitute for cookies. 

Peanuts and dried cranberries paired with coconut oil smoothies is a great flavor combination! You get sweet and salty along with a good source of protein that will help provide you with energy throughout the whole day.

Another delicious food you could include with your coconut oil smoothies is edamame. They provide you with a different texture to complement your smoothie. Mixing them with some chili powder and sea salt will definitely give you an extra flavor punch!

Guacamole and carrots with coconut oil smoothies can be paired for a tasty snack. Replacing tortilla chips with veggies adds more nutrients.

Another delicious pairing is peanut butter banana sandwich with  coconut oil smoothies!

How to Store Coconut Oil Smoothies?

Pour any coconut oil smoothies you would like to store into a container with an airtight lid. Make sure the container is filled all the way to the top to prevent air space. Store your smoothie in the refrigerator for a day or freezer for up to a month. If you enjoyed this recipe, try our high calorie banana shake.

coconut oil smoothie

Coconut Oil Smoothie

The Coconut Oil Smoothie is a refreshing smoothie that will help you hydrate while providing plenty of calories to prevent weight loss.
Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Servings 1
Calories 399 kcal

Equipment

  • A good blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 banana medium
  • 1 handful spinach
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
  • 1 cup soymilk unsweetened
  • 3-5 ice cubes
  • 2 Tbsp whipped cream

Instructions
 

  • measure and add ingredients to blender in the order of the ingredient list.
  • Blend until ice and ingredients are a smooth consistency
  • Pour into a glass, top with whipped cream, and serve

Notes

*Use any preferred milk, high fat dairy milk will add more calories.
*Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to increase the protein and change the flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 11gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 993mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 3878IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 394mgIron: 3mg
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