Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie Recipe
Delight in a creamy and refreshing Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie that perfectly mimics the flavors of the classic dessert with a healthy twist. Made with frozen banana, lime zest, vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt, light coconut milk, and fresh spinach, this smoothie is packed with protein and sneaky veggies. Perfect as a nutritious breakfast, satisfying snack, or guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 large frozen ripe banana, sliced
- Zest from 1 small lime or key lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime or key lime juice
- ½ cup vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt (use coconut-based yogurt to keep it dairy free)
- ½ cup light coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey to sweeten if necessary
For Serving
- Extra lime wedge, for rimming glass
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream
- Shredded toasted coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Add crushed graham crackers to a small plate. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim of your serving glass, then dip and roll it in the graham cracker crumbs until fully coated, creating a flavorful rim.
- Blend Ingredients: Place the frozen banana, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt, light coconut milk, fresh spinach, and vanilla extract into a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth, adding more coconut milk if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Taste and Sweeten: Taste your smoothie and add 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired. Vanilla yogurt often provides enough sweetness on its own.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass. Top with a generous swirl of whipped cream and sprinkle shredded toasted coconut on top. Garnish with an extra lime wedge if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Siggi’s Key Lime yogurt is a fantastic choice if you can find it for an authentic taste.
- To keep this smoothie vegan or dairy-free, opt for coconut-based or other plant-based vanilla yogurt alternatives.
- You can increase the spinach up to 2 cups for more nutrients without affecting the flavor much.
- Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder for an added protein boost, which also enhances the smoothie’s flavor.
