I had never had coconut milk until about 4 months ago. I sort of pigeonholed it as some odd boxed drink for those cursed with lactose intolerance. Oh yes, I made coconut rice or coconut cake occasionally. But it was always just an ingredient.
Now- I drink it every day!
The past few months have been chock full of changes in our family's diet. Lucky for us, coconut milk is now a part of our mornings. Smoothies have always been a favorite around here. We love the sweet pineapple in this one. Some mornings, if I am feeling extra healthy, I make it "green" with a few handfuls of spinach. Enjoy!
Mango Coconut Smoothie
serves 1-2, depending on thirst :)
1/2 cup frozen or fresh mango
1/4 cup frozen pineapple
coconut milk- some. Maybe 1/2 cup or so-ish.
Combine the fruit in the blender, add two splashes of milk. Blend on high, streaming in coconut milk until well blended and at the desired consistency. (We like ours thick, like a milkshake.)
