Coconut Key Lime Smoothie (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 large frozen ripe banana, sliced
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Zest from 1 small lime or key lime
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2 tablespoons fresh lime or key lime juice
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½ cup vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt (use coconut-based yogurt to keep it dairy-free)
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½ cup light coconut milk or milk of choice
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½ cup fresh spinach
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey (optional, to sweeten if necessary)
→ Optional Garnishes
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Extra lime wedge, for rimming glass
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Graham cracker crumbs
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Whipped cream
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Shredded toasted coconut
# Instructions:
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Add crushed graham crackers to a small plate. Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of the glass, then dip the rim in the graham cracker crumbs, rolling from side to side until well coated.
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Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender: frozen banana, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla yogurt, milk, spinach, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, adding more milk to thin if necessary.
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Taste the smoothie and add sweetener if needed, depending on the sweetness of the yogurt used.
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Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass. Top with whipped cream and shredded toasted coconut if desired.
# Notes:
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To keep this smoothie vegan or dairy-free, use a coconut-based yogurt or a vanilla dairy-free yogurt.
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Feel free to add up to 2 cups of spinach if desired. This recipe uses it mainly for color.
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You can include a scoop of vanilla protein powder for an added protein boost and enhanced flavor.