I like to play a game with myself called ‘how long can I go without grocery shopping?’. Sometimes it results in more takeout than using up what I have, but other times it really forces me into adapting and using up what I already have in the kitchen. For example, one of my most popular recipes for a while was a
refried bean and pesto grilled sandwich, which sounds weird, right?! It was actual one of the best sandwiches I’ve made to date and is super simple. That sandwich is just like this smoothie, super simple, but it does the trick! I always seem to buy a big bag of large flake coconut at Whole Foods because it’s shockingly cheap (I know, words you never hear together are ‘Whole Foods’ and ‘cheap’) and toasts up beautifully. I used to never keep toasted coconut around, but once I realized what a little treat it is to have around, it’s a go-to staple in my house. I also tend to throw toasted coconut on my toast with a smear of peanut butter and drizzle of agave nectar, yes ma’am! Dinner tonight may get spotty (aka, I may order Thai food), but I’m glad I had this tropical tasting smoothie to hold me over after work!
Toasted Coconut and Banana Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups almond milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
- 1 cup toasted coconut (toast in a 350 degree oven for 5–10 min)
- 2 frozen banans
Instructions
- In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend on high until thoroughly combined. Pour into two glasses and refrigerate leftovers.
June Baby says
OOoh that looks wonderful! Love the addition of toasted coconut, such a tasty breakfast 🙂
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you! It was perfect for my chilly morning, I needed to pretend that it was still summer outside!
terismyth says
You are making me hungry reading your gorgeous post!
The Frosted Vegan says
Thank you Teri! It was quite good : )
whiskandshout says
That coconut looks to die for! I’ve never toasted coconut before… I’ve gotta try it out!
The Frosted Vegan says
You should try it! So good : )
Liz @ Floating Kitchen says
Smoothies are always so great when you don’t want to go to the grocery store. Just toss it all in and hit the button! Love the toasted coconut in here!
The Frosted Vegan says
Agreed! : )
Deryn @ Running on Real Food says
Mmmm! I love how simple this is and toasted coconut is the BEST ever!! I’m exactly the same with grocery stopping, things start to get a little weird in my kitchen after a while…ya, these two random items will totally go together to make a meal..haha, sometimes it works, sometimes it definitely doesn’t and then it’s time to go shopping!!
The Frosted Vegan says
Right! Like, does this go together, maybe? Whatever! Also, YES toasted coconut is the BEST!
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
What a delicious smoothie recipe! I love making smoothies in the morning for breakfast so this is a smoothie recipe that I definitely will be recreating. Thanks for the inspiration.
The Frosted Vegan says
It is lovely for the mornings!
sweetphi says
Ok yes and yes and yea to this smoothie…it looks and sounds absolutely fantastic!! I too like to play the game of seeing how long I can go and then end up getting takeout…so glad I’m not the only one! And I just so happen to have some pesto, so I’m going to have to try that sandwich combo you mentioned!
The Frosted Vegan says
Glad I’m not the only one! I always think I’m saving money, but then Bel Air is down the street sooo that goes out the window!
Hannah says
Can I sub something for the agave nectar, like maple syrup? Not sure I have that in my pantry. Looks soooo good!
The Frosted Vegan says
Yes, you can! Feel free to sub in maple syrup, the equal amount : )
Georgie says
I’ve totally been playing that game recently – hoping to make it another 2 days lol ;P
The Frosted Vegan says
You can do it!!!