Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Coconut Milk

This dairy free strawberry banana smoothie with coconut milk is absolutely delicious and has a nice tropical flavor that is a treat on hot summer days.

This strawberry banana smoothie is made with coconut milk, which gives it not only a tropical flavor, but makes it creamier.

On hot summer days, this smoothie not only cools me off, but if I close my eyes, I can almost believe I am in a tropical paradise.

Both the strawberries and bananas give this smoothie plenty of sweetness, but if you want more, you can customize it with added honey or sugar to taste.

If you like this strawberry banana smoothie with coconut milk, you may also like my strawberry banana smoothie with almond milk and my strawberry banana smoothie with oat milk.

HOW TO FREEZE FRUIT FOR SMOOTHIES

To make smoothies even easier, freeze fresh fruit into portions. 

Cut fruit into pieces and arrange, in one layer, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

Slide the baking sheet into the freezer and freeze until hard (two to three hours).

Smaller fruit like berries I often just freeze whole. It’s easier to do this if you know how much you’re going to need for a recipe and divide it up into bags.

Do Smoothies have Dairy?

Smoothies don’t have to, but they usually contain dairy because they usually are made with milk and/or yogurt.

What you need for a smoothie is not necessarily milk, but actually a liquid. This means that all you have to do is switch the milk out for another liquid in order to make it dairy free.

Can you use coconut milk instead of almond milk in smoothies?

Yes, you can use coconut milk instead of almond milk in smoothies. This gives it both a coconut flavor and makes it extra creamy.

Can you use coconut milk instead of coconut water in smoothies?

Yes, you can use coconut milk instead of coconut water in smoothies. This will make for a much creamier smoothie.

Can you use coconut cream instead of coconut milk in smoothies?

Yes, you can use canned coconut cream in smoothies instead of coconut milk. This will make for an even creamier smoothie.

WHY USE OVERRIPE BANANAS?

There are a few benefits to using overripe bananas. 

First and foremost, older bananas give a stronger flavor than fresh bananas – the darker the better.

Secondly, it allows you to repurpose them instead of having food wasted. 

Make Ahead of Time

You can easily make this recipe ahead of time.

All you have to do is put all the ingredients in the blender, except the milk (and oats, if desired).

Blend it up until it is nice and smooth. Then, pour the smoothie into a freezer safe resealable bag.

Once you’re ready to use the smoothie, let it sit out until it’s defrosted enough to put into the blender.

Place the smoothie in the blender, add the milk and oats, if desired, then blend until smooth again. Once it has a nice pourable consistency, put it in a cup, and serve.