Blueberry Coconut Shake

Blueberry Coconut Smoothie

Do you enjoy looking and feeling your best?  Then this energy boosting, make-yourself-radiant Coconut-Blueberry Shake is right up your alley! 

Plus it tastes amazing! (Think cross between malted milkshake & nut-brittle candy.)

I predict this exotic combination of flavors will fall into your weekly repertoire.  It's a recipe I can whip up on the busiest of days knowing I'll love the taste and be doing something great for my body.

Wild blueberries pack a healthy punch of phytonutrients, antioxidants & anti-inflammatories, while coconut milk nourishes and moisturizes the hair and skin.  Toasted pecans provide 19 vitamins and minerals, protein and... well, you get the idea!  It's fabulous in every respect so you'll just have to try it:-)

Ingredients (Serves 2)

1 cup frozen wild blueberries

3/4 cup coconut milk (or equivalent fresh baby thai coconut coconut meat & coconut water)

2 tablespoons water

2 1/2 tablespoons pecans

1 1/2 tablespoons raw honey, coconut nectar, maple syrup or Stevia

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or powder

Method

In a blender combine the blueberries, coconut milk, water, toasted nuts (or nut butter), honey and vanilla extract.  Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

NOTE:  If you don't have a heavy-duty blender like a Vitamix, use Almond Butter (or another nut butter- preferably raw) instead of the whole nuts to ensure a silky-smooth shake.

Comments

[Pamk]

Wow! This was so good that I was trying to find a way to lick out the blender when I was done. Question for you about using the Vitamix, since I'm a newbie and I know that's what you use: what level/setting do you blend this one on? (the highest setting seems to splatter things around a bit too much.) Having the Vitamix makes a huge difference in how smooth the nuts turn out - it totally liquifies them - my old blender was not able to do that.

[Juliane]

LOL Pam! I always equip myself w a spatula to get all the rest of the smoothie out of the blender:-) VitaMix: 1st turn it on at the lowest settings, then slowly (to prevent spattering) turn the Rt knob all the way up, then the L switch to high. I blend til it's no longer freezing cold- unless it's a hot day & I want to cool off.

[princessdianevonbrainisfried]

That looks beautiful enough to drink! :) I don't know what I like more, the thought of such a delightful cool drink or looking at the beautiful photo! Either way, it's a treat for an aesthete!

[Juliane]

Why thank you so much Diane! I think you'll enjoy the flavor just as much as the picture:-) Stop back soon and have a lovely evening! xoxo