I’ve got a definite thing for smoothies lately, and a definite definite thing for coconut smoothies. I mean, coconut is good in just about anything, but when I add it to a smoothie in any form – milk, water, flakes, toasted flakes – I feel like I’m drinking a milkshake.
A smoothie that’s pretty healthy overall, but still feels indulgent? Win. And I’ve got a definite definite DEFINITE thing for this Toasted Coconut Coffee Smoothie.
I guess I can definitely stop saying “definite” now.
So this smoothie is essentially a toasted coconut smoothie, but with frozen coffee ice cubes added to the mix. The first one was unleaded. This one: leaded. All the way.
With toasted coconut and coconut milk, there’s a ton of rich, creamy coconut going on in this thing. What else have we got? Not much – simplicity is a good thing. A frozen banana for creaminess and potassium. Some ground flaxseed thrown in there – it totally looks like more coconut, so you can trick yourself into imbibing the good stuff. Vanilla extract for a bit of heady flavor, and coffee. Strong coffee, preferably, and frozen into cubes so that your smoothie stays ice cold.
What’s cooler than being cool? This Toasted Coconut Coffee Smoothie. What did you think I was going to say?!