Strawberry Peach Coconut Smoothie (Printable Version)
Silky blend of strawberries, peaches and coconut milk—quick, vegan and dairy-free.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
02 - 1 cup fresh or frozen peach slices (about 2 medium peaches, peeled and pitted)
→ Liquids
03 - 1 cup coconut milk (from a carton or can)
04 - 1/4 cup coconut water (optional, for lighter consistency)
→ Add-ins
05 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional, adjust to preference)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ Ice
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (omit if using frozen fruit)
# How to Make It:
01 - Transfer strawberries, peach slices, coconut milk, coconut water (if using), shredded coconut, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract (if using), and ice cubes into a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until mixture becomes smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape the sides as needed.
03 - Taste and, if necessary, adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup or honey.
04 - Pour smoothie into glasses and serve at once. Garnish with additional shredded coconut or sliced fruit, if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can riff on it endlessly, and it never stops feeling like a little treat on a weekday morning.
- It blends in under five minutes—perfect when you want healthy but also want easy.
02 -
- If the blender stalls, it’s almost always because there’s too much frozen fruit or not enough liquid—add a splash to get things moving.
- I only learned after a few attempts that letting the frozen fruit sit with the liquids for two minutes actually makes blending smoother and quieter.
03 -
- Let frozen fruit thaw for just a minute before blending for the smoothest texture.
- A pinch of salt—just a tiny bit—brings out the sweetness even more.