Description
This Pink Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream is a creamy, refreshing, and naturally vibrant smoothie made with frozen strawberries, raspberries, and banana, blended with coconut or almond milk. Topped with fluffy, dairy-free coconut whipped cream, it’s a perfect healthy treat for Valentine’s Day, brunch, or a dessert-style snack.
Ingredients
Pink Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 frozen banana
- ¾ cup coconut milk or almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Coconut Whipped Cream
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk, chilled overnight
- 1–2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare Coconut Whipped Cream: Open the chilled coconut milk can carefully and scoop out only the solid cream, discarding or saving the leftover liquid for another use.
- Whip Coconut Cream: Whip the coconut cream together with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until light and fluffy. Place it in the refrigerator to keep chilled until serving.
- Blend Smoothie: Add the frozen strawberries, raspberries, frozen banana, coconut or almond milk, optional sweetener (honey or maple syrup), and vanilla extract into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients on high speed until creamy and smooth in texture.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into serving glasses.
- Top and Garnish: Spoon the coconut whipped cream on top of each smoothie glass. Optionally, garnish with fresh berries or shredded coconut for added texture and visual appeal.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the smoothie right away to enjoy its best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Chill coconut milk for at least 12 hours before whipping for best results.
- For a deeper pink color, add a small amount of cooked beets or beet powder into the smoothie.
- Using only frozen fruit can help thicken the smoothie naturally.
- This smoothie is best served immediately to retain freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American