Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie
A creamy smoothie blending coconut, key lime, and spinach for a protein-packed, dessert-inspired breakfast or snack with natural sweetness and tropical flavors.
Equipment
- 1 high-powered blender for blending ingredients smoothly
- 1 glass for serving the smoothie
- 1 small plate for the graham cracker crumbs
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen ripe banana sliced
- Zest of 1 small lime or key lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime or key lime juice
- ½ cup vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt coconut based for dairy free
- ½ cup light coconut milk or milk of choice
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey for sweetness
- Extra lime wedge for rimming glass
- Graham cracker crumbs for glass rim
- Whipped cream for topping
- Shredded toasted coconut for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by wetting the rim with a lime wedge.
- Dip the glass rim into graham cracker crumbs until coated evenly.
- Add frozen banana, lime zest, lime juice, yogurt, coconut milk, spinach, and vanilla extract to a high powered blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding more milk if needed for desired consistency.
- Taste and add maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
- Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass.
- Top with whipped cream and sprinkle shredded toasted coconut on top before serving.
Notes
- Use coconut-based yogurt to keep the smoothie dairy free.
- Add up to 2 cups of spinach for more color.
- Boost protein by adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder.
- Vanilla yogurt usually provides enough sweetness; adjust if needed.
- Double the recipe to serve more people.