Today, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to see 2 ways to make creamy, refreshing coconut smoothie right at home, with just a few very simple steps. Prepare the ingredients and get started on this delicious smoothie now!
1. Coconut Smoothie
Preparation
15 minutes
Processing
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Coconut Smoothie For 6 cups
Young coconut 1 fruit Sugar 2 tablespoons Condensed milk 2 tablespoons Ice cubes A little
How to Make Sáp Coconut Smoothie
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Grate the sáp coconut
After purchasing the sáp coconut, use a knife to hit hard to split the coconut into two equal parts. Then use a spoon to slowly scrape out all the coconut flesh and water inside into a bowl.
Note: Although it is a sáp coconut, there is still water inside the coconut, so when splitting the coconut shell, you need to hit decisively and quickly split the coconut shell in half. Alternatively, use another tool to catch the water inside as it flows out.
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Blend the smoothie
Depending on the amount of coconut flesh obtained after grating, you can divide it into several blending sessions to make the smoothie thicker and smoother.
Add half of the coconut flesh and a little coconut water into the blender, add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of condensed milk, cover tightly, and start blending.
Blend for about 1 minute, then turn off the machine, add ice cubes or crushed ice, and continue blending until the mixture is smooth.
Do the same with the remaining coconut flesh.
Tip:
- To check, you can use a spoon to stir well to feel the thickness and smoothness, taste to see if the flavor is as desired and adjust according to your family’s taste.
- Depending on your preference, you can add more milk and sugar, and you can also add a little crushed roasted peanuts to make the smoothie much more appealing.
- If you find the smoothie too thick, you can add a little water and blend it well.
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Final product
The soft and chewy coconut meat is finely blended with the naturally sweet coconut water, creating a wonderful flavor. The rich taste from the sweet condensed milk and a bit of crushed ice makes the smoothie delicious and refreshing, irresistible to enjoy.
The appealing coconut smoothie is made with just a few very simple steps, you can take some time to make and enjoy it with your family.
2. Strawberry coconut smoothie
Preparation
10 minutes
Cooking
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry coconut smoothie For 2 people
Coconut 1 piece Strawberries 200 gr (about 15 pieces) Condensed milk 100 ml Roasted peanuts 20 gr Crushed ice 150 gr Sugar 15 gr (about 1 tablespoon)
How to choose fresh and delicious strawberries
- Choose large, bright red strawberries that are plump and still have their stems intact, with fresh green leaves and a light characteristic aroma.
- Avoid choosing old strawberries with dry, wilted stems and dark brown colors as the insides may be dry and hollow.
- Avoid choosing dull-colored, misshapen, or spoiled strawberries. Additionally, those with greenish skins and many spots should not be purchased as strawberries will not ripen after being harvested.
Tools needed
How to make coconut sáp strawberry smoothie
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Prepare the ingredients
For the sáp coconut, use a large, sharp knife to hit hard and split the coconut into two equal parts. Then use a spoon to slowly scoop out all the coconut meat and water into a bowl.
Remove the stems from the strawberries, wash them clean, and let them drain.
Roasted peanuts should be crushed into small pieces.
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Blend strawberry sáp coconut mixture
Add the grated sáp coconut to the blender, add strawberries, 100ml of condensed milk, 15gr (about 1 tablespoon) of sugar, and then press to blend until smooth.
Next, add 150gr of crushed ice and continue blending until the mixture is smooth and fine. After blending, pour it into a glass and sprinkle a little roasted peanuts on top to finish!
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Final product
The strawberry sáp coconut smoothie has an eye-catching and attractive pink color.
This refreshing smoothie features a sweet and fragrant taste, rich and creamy from the sáp coconut, blended with a slight tartness from the strawberries, making it perfectly balanced and especially preventing the drink from being too overwhelming.
How to choose delicious sap coconut
- Sap coconut is a specialty of Tra Vinh, most famous in the area of Cau Ke district, you can choose to buy the most delicious sap coconuts at specialty stores in the area to ensure quality.
- The tastiest sap coconut has its flesh divided into 2 distinct layers, the layer closer to the coconut shell is much thicker than regular coconuts, soft and very chewy. The second layer adjacent to the coconut water is fluffy like soft cotton, and the coconut water is clear white, slightly thick, and viscous.
- The essence of sap coconut is that it has very little water, so when choosing to buy, you can shake the coconut; if you hear a light “slosh” sound of water or no sound at all, then you can choose to buy it.
- You should choose sap coconuts that feel light when held, do not choose the heavy ones as they usually have not had enough time to form sap, still contain a lot of water, and are not viscous, hence lacking in chewiness and taste.
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Hope that with the 2 simple ways to make coconut smoothie that TasteVN just shared, you can create a nutritious, aromatic, and delicious drink for your family to enjoy. Wishing you success in your preparation!
