Strawberry Banana Coconut Drink

If you want something light and tasty to jumpstart your morning or just need something cold and fruity in a hurry, smoothies are always a good idea. When you want a blend that’s creamy, simple, and bursting with flavor, this Strawberry Banana Coconut Milk Smoothie is tough to beat. It works great if you’re vegan, avoiding dairy or gluten, or just trying to make something the kids will love.

Overview

Being a mom who loves mixing things up in the kitchen, I'm always after easy, healthy ideas that taste awesome. That's why I love whipping up this Strawberry Banana Coconut Milk Smoothie. It’s become our go-to, whether we're sipping it for breakfast, grabbing it as a snack, or sneaking it in for dessert. You get this lush, tropical mix of bananas, strawberries, and coconut milk that nobody in the house can turn down. What’s really cool is how easy it is to tweak for different diets. Can’t have gluten? No worries. Need it dairy-free or want to keep it totally plant-based? Coconut milk’s got you. We keep it in heavy rotation, and it’s a breeze to get into your daily groove.

What You Need

This one’s all about keeping it simple. You probably have most of these things in your pantry, and if not, a quick grocery run will do the trick.

Main Ingredients

• 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract: This gives everything a little boost in flavor and just enough sweet notes—no need for sugar.
• 1 cup coconut milk: Carton or canned both work. Canned is thicker and makes it even creamier, but the carton stuff is a bit lighter if that’s what you like.
• 1 Tbsp. shredded coconut: Toss in some shredded coconut for that pop of coconut flavor and a bit of texture. Sweetened or not—it’s up to you.
• 1 frozen banana: Pop a ripe banana in your freezer a couple of hours before you mix this up if you don’t already have one frozen. It makes the smoothie super creamy and naturally sweet.
• 1 cup frozen strawberries: Fresh works in a pinch, but toss them in the freezer first if you want it thick and frosty.

Ways to Switch It Up

• Almond milk: Swap the coconut milk for almond milk if that’s more your style. The taste changes a tiny bit, but it’s still great.
• Extra toppings: Layer on extra fruits, more shredded coconut, or a dollop of something sweet like coconut whipped cream if you want to make it fancy.
• Other frozen berries: Try raspberries or blackberries instead of some or all of the strawberries if you’re bored of the usual taste.

How To Make It

Pour and top if you want

Grab your favorite glass, fill it up, and toss on any of your favorite toppings for a little flair.

Blend it up

Fire up your blender until everything’s totally smooth. Use the smoothie button or just blend on medium. Scrape down the sides if you need so nothing gets left out.

Add everything to the blender

Dump in your frozen banana, frozen strawberries, coconut milk, shredded coconut, and vanilla. That’s it for prep.

Make It Yours

• Try new milk options: Not feeling coconut milk? Almond or oat milk work just fine too.
• Pop in more flavor: Squeeze in some lime or orange juice if you want that citrus zing.
• Fix the texture: Too thick? Splash in a little more coconut milk until it gets just right.

Ingredient Thoughts

Getting to know what each part does helps you play with the flavors and texture the way you like.

Frozen Strawberries

Frozen strawberries make this extra cold and a bit chunky. If all you have are fresh strawberries, just throw in some ice cubes to cool it down and make it thicker. Mix it up with frozen blackberries or raspberries if you want a little variety.

Frozen Banana

Frozen bananas bring that yummy smoothness and extra sweetness. Didn’t freeze your banana? Stick a ripe one in the freezer for a couple of hours first so your drink stays chilly and creamy.

Coconut Milk

Coconut milk brings the creamy kick and makes sure there's no dairy needed. Go for canned if you want it extra thick or carton for something lighter. Pick what suits you best.

Shredded Coconut

Shredded coconut gives a little bit of chew and brings out that coconut punch. Use sweetened for a dessert feel or plain if you like things less sweet.