Brown Butter Coconut Cinnamon Smoothie (Printable Version)

A cozy blend of nutty brown butter, tropical coconut, and warm cinnamon, perfect for a nutritious treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy & Alternatives

01 - 2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (use plant-based butter for dairy-free)

→ Sweeteners

03 - 1 to 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey, to taste

→ Spices & Flavor

04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of sea salt

→ Additions

07 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a blender, add coconut milk, frozen banana, shredded coconut, brown butter, maple syrup or honey, cinnamon, vanilla extract, sea salt, and chia seeds if using.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Pour the blended smoothie into a small saucepan and gently warm over low heat until just heated through without boiling, or microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each.
05 - Transfer to mugs or heatproof glasses. Optional: garnish with additional cinnamon or toasted coconut flakes. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The brown butter transforms a simple smoothie into something that tastes like a dessert you don't have to feel guilty about.
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, which means you can have something this cozy on even rushed mornings.
  • Naturally collagen-free and easily adaptable to whatever dietary preference you're working with right now.
02 -
  • Brown butter can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, so watch it closely—the smell will tell you when it's right, but your eyes need to confirm it.
  • Don't skip cooling the brown butter before blending; warm butter can separate from the other ingredients and won't blend as smoothly.
  • If you're making this ahead, blend and chill it, then warm it gently when you're ready to drink—reheating changes the texture slightly, but it's still delicious.
03 -
  • Keep your brown butter in a small glass jar in the fridge—you'll use it for so many things once you start noticing how it improves everything.
  • Taste the smoothie before you warm it and adjust the sweetness then, not after heating, so you don't overdo it.

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