Ok, so it may not seem like “coconut lime season,” but trust me, it is.
This is a drink. Not a smoothie.
A green drink. That doesn’t taste like grass. Promise.
Lime. Coconut. Banana. I’ve been hooked on this combo. I’ve been drinking this drink, like, twice a day. That’s a big commitment.
I think it’s important to have that go-to special drink that keeps you hydrated and healthy, especially since flu season (knock knock…oh crap, where’s the wood…) is creeping upon us.
I find myself running around like crazy lately, and knowing that I have my special green drink in my cup holder (note to self: clean gum wrappers out of cup holder soon…) gives me peace of mind. The spinach is undetectable, the coconut water rehydrates me, the banana makes it smooth and gives it a bit more body and the lime amps up the flavor while masking the odd taste that coconut water can have (sorry kids, I’m not chugging straight coconut water; can’t do it).
The great thing about drinks is that you can make them your own. I love mine semi-sweet with just a touch of Stevia, but you can make yours more or less sweet by adjusting the Stevia, using honey, or omitting it all together.
Bottoms up! And wash your hands. A lot. Please, don’t get sick this season.
- 1/3 cup coconut water (unsweetened, plain)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1/4 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 tsp. flax seeds
- juice from 1/2 a lime
- 1/2 medium banana, frozen
- 1/2 tsp. granulated Stevia*
- ~In a blender, combine all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- ~Add 1 cup of water and 4 ice cubes and blend again until smooth. The ice blended into the drink will thicken it slightly but primarily serves to keep it super cold.
- ~Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour your drink over the ice. Garnish with flax seeds and unsweetened coconut flakes, if you please. Enjoy!
- *Sweeten this drink to your liking. Use more or less Stevia or substitute honey.
Still thirsty? You’ll love my Cherry Vanilla Smoothie and my Blueberry Green Smoothie too!
That looks pretty dang interesting! 🙂
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You said wood…teehee! And seriously…I can’t even tell you how many Chimes wrappers I have to clean out of my car door every week! When I was a full on ginger junkie, I even found them in my bed…and I never ate one in bed! …at least not that I know of… o.O
“I promise it doesn’t taste like grass” <- Hmm, ever considered a career in marketing? Eh, I'd drink it!
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Lol I laughed at your doesn’t taste like grass comment, I’ve had green drinks that do before so good disclaimer. This looks and sounds really yummy, one that I should give a try!
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this looks fancy schmancy and delicious!