Coconut Cacao Smoothie

A naturally sweet and creamy smoothie made from the flesh and water of a whole, young coconut, antioxidant rich blueberries, and raw cacao powder. 

I usually start my day with a nourishing green smoothie - however - thanks to this strange Summer we're having, my plants don't know what they're doing - they've all gone to seed so quickly. So until I can make it back to the Farmer's Market to collect some more plant babies, I have to mix things up a little.

I decided to post this on a whim - I whipped it up this morning and it was particularly good so how could I not share it with you? I had a fresh young coconut in the fridge, so used that as a base. I have a nifty little gadget called a Coco Tap which pokes a tidy hole in the coconut, enabling you to easily drain the water out. A cleaver will then make some cuts around the pointed top to create a lid, from there you simply lift it off and scoop out the soft coconut flesh with a spoon. The flesh will be covered in a little debris, so you just rinse that off under running water and you're good to go.

I'm quite a fan of using a scoop of sprouted plant protein powder in my smoothies also, as I find that protein with breakfast keeps you feeling fuller longer, and combined with a little cinnamon, helps keep those blood sugar levels stable [1].

Cacao of course is a great source of iron, magnesium and flavonoid antioxidants. I much prefer using whole cacao nibs in a smoothie than the cacao powder - it is insane - the texture and the taste. Finally, a spoon of chia is always a good idea, both for fibre and those fab omega-3 fatty acids.

Hope you enjoy!

Lauren.

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Coconut Cacao Smoothie

A naturally sweet and creamy dairy-free smoothie, made with coconut flesh and raw cacao. Serves 1-2.

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time10 mins

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Vegan

Keyword: Cacao Nibs Smoothie, Coconut Cacao Smoothie

Servings: 1

Calories: 529kcal

Author: Naturopath Lauren Glucina

Ingredients

• 1 whole young coconut
• 1/2 cup blueberries/strawberries or other
• 1 scoop sprouted plant protein
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon - depending on your taste
• 1 teaspoon probiotic powder for a happy tummy
• Coconut yoghurt - optional to serve

Instructions

• Open the young coconut, and pour out 1 cup of the water to use in the smoothie, if there is a little left over, keep in the fridge.
• Scoop the flesh out, rinse it to remove any debris, and add to a blender with the coconut water.
• Add all other ingredients and blend well.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 1860mg | Iron: 0.5mg