CHEF JOEY'S YOUNG COCONUT SMOOTHIE

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I love the milk and flesh from young coconuts and its much sweeter then old coconuts. I buy mine in our local Asian market. This drink is delicious anytime, but I prefer it in the morning as a pick me up. The raw cacao nibs in this drink give it a nice kick without the crash other chocolate drinks give you. You can use other types of berries besides Strawberries in this recipe. And, you could also substitute all or some of the non-dairy milk with pineapple or apricot juice to give it a tropical kick.

Provided by Chef Joey Z.

Categories     Smoothies

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 young fresh coconut (milked and cleaned of flesh)
4 tablespoons cacao, nibs (ground to a powder in a coffee mill)
1 cup non-dairy milk substitute or 1 cup coconut milk
1 banana
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup fresh strawberries (cleaned)
2 tablespoons agave nectar

Steps:

  • Grind up the cacao nibs in a coffee mill until it resembles coco powder. Set aside.
  • Clean the berries and set aside.
  • With a hammer and pointed screw driver make three holes in the top of the two young coconuts. Drain the milk out into a large measuring cup through a sieve.
  • Cut the two young coconuts in half. My hubby uses his table saw and it works very nicely for this.
  • Rinse the coconut insides to remove any of the outer shell that might have coated the coconut flesh.
  • Scrape out all the flesh, get every bit as it's so delicious.
  • Put the flesh and the coconut milk into a blender and process until well combined.
  • Put the coconut mixture through the sieve again to remove the little pieces of shell. Put the coconut mixture into a container and set aside.
  • Clean out the blender cup and lid and put the coconut milk/flesh mixture back into it. Add the one cup coconut milk or non-dairy milk, the banana, the ground cacao, vanilla, cinnamon and berries.
  • Process until smooth and creamy.
  • Drink ASAP!
  • Bon Appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.9, Fat 68.9, SaturatedFat 60.4, Cholesterol 8.5, Sodium 70.4, Carbohydrate 42.8, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 17.8, Protein 9.2

Gorgina Frimpomaa
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I'd probably make this smoothie again, but I'd make a few changes to the recipe.


Anele Adam
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Overall, I thought this smoothie was just okay.


Fatima El Mourabt
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I think this smoothie would be better with frozen bananas instead of fresh bananas.


Md Faijol
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The smoothie was a bit too thick for my liking.


Shawon islam
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I found the instructions a bit confusing.


Ahmed Ramim
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This smoothie is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Sheikh Ehsan Elahi
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This smoothie is a great way to start the day or to refuel after a workout.


Mike Conyers sr
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I love that this smoothie is made with all-natural ingredients.


Kaitlyn Swords
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This smoothie is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Christine Torres
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The recipe is easy to follow and the smoothie is ready in no time.


Kimira Crear
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I've never been a big fan of coconut, but this smoothie changed my mind. It's so delicious and refreshing!


Xiclatly Sanchez
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This smoothie is a great way to use up leftover coconut milk.


Fida wazir
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I love the combination of flavors in this smoothie. It's sweet, creamy, and refreshing.


Jackie Asghar
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This smoothie is so easy to make and it's packed with nutrients. It's a great way to start the day or as a post-workout snack.


Roger Morlock
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I've made this smoothie several times now and it's always a hit! My kids love it and it's a great way to sneak in some extra fruits and vegetables.


Blazeshardrs
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This smoothie is a burst of tropical flavor! The coconut and pineapple give it a refreshing sweetness, while the spinach and kale add a healthy dose of greens.