Vegan Coconut Shake is a delicious, creamy, and refreshing beverage recipe. We will prepare the shake with coconut milk, banana, and maple syrup. This drink is nutrient-rich and tasty. The banana offers organic sweetness and a dose of antioxidants and vitamins. While coconut milk is rich in healthful lipids. Making this coconut shake recipe is easy because it requires only five basic ingredients and a small amount of time to prepare. This Vegan Coconut Shake drink is perfect for different diet followers because you can alter your taste by adding or removing ice cream. Let’s prepare the drink with the steps (discussed below).
STATS
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Course: Beverage
- Diet: Gluten-free, Vegan, Dairy-free
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Preparation Time: Five mins
- Method: Blender
EQUIPMENT
- Food blender
- Wooden spatula
- Serving glasses
INGREDIENTS
- One can of coconut milk, approx. to 15 oz.
- Unsweetened non-dairy milk 1 to 1/2 cups
- Large-sized one banana
- One tsp of pure vanilla extract
- Pure maple syrup 1 tbsp
Optional toppings
- Toasted unsweetened coconut flakes
- Vegan coconut whipped cream
INSTRUCTIONS
- Take two-thirds cup of the condensed cream from the coconut milk can.
- Keep the coconut water in the can’s bottom.
- Next, add cream to a food blender.
- Then, mix vanilla extract, banana, maple syrup, and coconut milk with cream.
- Combine all items for seventy to one hundred thirty seconds at high speed.
- The tasty and creamy coconut shake is ready.
- Shift the milk to the serving glasses.
- Clean the corners of the blender with a rubber spatula.
- Add the remaining milk to the glasses.
- Garnish it with vegan whipped cream or coconut flakes.
FLAVOR VARIATIONS OF THE SHAKE
We can prepare the shake with different items or flavors. Here are a few better options discussed below.
Matcha green tea coconut shake:
- We will incorporate good-quality matcha powder into the other shake items. Matcha powder perfectly blends with the creamy texture of coconut. It also adds a vibrant green color.
Mango Lassi:
- Add fresh sweet mango chunks to the shake and blend well. It will taste like mango lassi.
Tropical pineapple:
- Incorporate frozen or fresh pineapple slices into the coconut shake for a pineapple flavor.
Chocolate Almond Joy shake:
- Mix toasted almonds and high-quality cocoa powder into the shake for a chocolate flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Enjoy the coconut shake with a tropical smoothie bowl.
- Vegan coconut pancakes pair well with the coconut shake.
- Accompany this shake with vegan basque cheesecake.
- Serve it with vegan coconut peach mochi or vegan chocolate truffles.
- Vegan banana bread or vegan coconut macaroons go well with this drink.
- Pair this shake with vegan Thai Red curry, coconut curry noodle soup, or vegan tom kha soup.
- Vegan spring rolls or red lentil dal also elevate the shake flavor.
TIPS
- Utilize frozen bananas for inherent sweetness.
- Swap the maple syrup with dates or agave nectar.
- Enhance the flavor with cinnamon, vanilla extract, or a pinch of ground nutmeg.
- Choose a high-quality and full-fat coconut milk.
- Incorporate chia seeds or pea protein for an additional creamy flavor.
- Experiment with different types of fruits like mango, berries, or pineapple.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Save the creamy and tasty coconut shake to a caped bottle and refrigerate it for twenty-four to forty-eight hours. Before consuming, we will reblend the shake so all items mix well.
Freezer:
- We can freeze the shake for forty to sixty days. But remember the taste and consistency of the shake will be altered after freezing.
FAQs
Can We include other items like seeds or nuts in the shake?
- We can add nuts or seeds like flaxseeds, walnuts, chia seeds, or almonds.
Which fruits can I use to prepare this shake?
- We can incorporate different varieties of fruits such as peaches, mangoes, berries, or bananas.
Can We replace the coconut milk with coconut water?
- Yes, you can utilize coconut water but keep in mind that coconut water has less fat, which may affect the shake’s texture and creaminess.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Total servings 2 glass
Total Calories 355 kcal
Carbohydrates 33 g
Protein 8 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Fat 23 g
Sugar 22 g
Iron 2 mg
Sodium 102 mg
