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Strawberry & Coconut Smoothie

Published on April 27, 2021 by Helen Best-Shaw 13 Comments
Last Updated on October 10, 2021

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Glass of a strawberry coconut smoothie

Enjoy this filling, fruit-packed vegan strawberry coconut smoothie, made with chia seeds for an extra nutritional boost. A great morning wake up, this gorgeous refreshing smoothie will energise you for the day! Dairy free and delicious.

A highball glass of strawberry pink coconut smoothie, with 2 straws and a cocktail stick fruit garnish.

Everything You Need To Know

  • Vegan Strawberry and Coconut Smoothie
  • Strawberry Coconut Smoothie Ingredients
  • Recipe Step-by-Step
  • Dairy-Free Strawberry Coconut Smoothie – Hints and Tips 
  • Strawberry & Coconut Smoothie
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes
    • Video

Vegan Strawberry and Coconut Smoothie

Since the arrival of “the beast” – my power blender – my morning smoothies have become more and more adventurous. I usually like my smoothies dairy free and have slowly been upping the amount of raw vegetables in them too. Spinach with blackberry and apple, beetroot with berries, peas with cranberries – it’s all good. 

Ensuring that my diet includes plenty of raw fruit and veg keeps me feeling healthy and energetic. When I am away and skip my raw smoothies for a day or two, I quickly notice an energy drop and tummy grumbles.

This dairy-free strawberry coconut smoothie is entirely fruit based, so any blender should be able to handle it (though the final result might not be as silky smooth as you would get from a power blender). 

If you use chilled rather than frozen fruit, and grind your chia seeds in a spice grinder, a stick blender will be able to handle this one.

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie Ingredients

The ingredients for strawberry coconut smoothie; an annotated picture taken from above, listing strawberries, banana, coconut oil, chia seeds, grapes, and coconut milk drink.
  • Strawberries – Pick the best you can, red and properly ripe for the best flavour, if buying out of season a bag of frozen from the store is always better. If you have a power blender, you can use frozen. If not, use them chilled from the fridge.  
  • Grapes – It is important that these are seedless. Use either red or white. Again, frozen is great if you have a power blender, chilled if not.  
  • Chia seeds – These are a nutritional powerhouse. I prefer to grind them freshly every time I use them. If you have a power blender, it will be easily able to handle them. Failing that, grind them in a coffee or spice grinder. You can substitute flax or linseed if you don’t have chia.  

Helen’s Top Tip – Health benefits of chia seeds

As well as being a good source of omega 3 oils, chia seeds are hydrophilic, able to absorb 10 times their weight in liquid, making you feel fuller for longer and slowing absorption of sugars. They have been attributed with various health-boosting properties and while the evidence is still unclear for some of these, their known good qualities are reason enough to try them.

Most supermarkets stock them now but you can also find them in the wholefoods store.

  • Coconut Oil – Unrefined or virgin coconut oil has far more coconut flavour. It’s also healthier. 

Helen’s Top Tip – Coconut Oil

Coconut oil has a higher melting point than many other oils, which is why it is usually solid and sold in jars. On a warm day, my coconut oil is liquid; on a cooler day it will be solid. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about.

It is important to add a little fat to a smoothie, as many nutrients and vitamins are fat soluble and it will help you absorb them. Although coconut oil is high in saturated fats, unrefined coconut oil is probably less of a problem than other saturated fats and a little is just fine.

  • Banana – I often use frozen fruit in smoothies. Frozen banana is fine. 
  • Coconut Milk or Coconut Water Drink – For your strawberry coconut smoothie, you want the coconut milk drink that is sold in a carton. Avoid canned coconut milk ,which is far too rich for a smoothie. You can also use coconut water, or even plain water. 

Recipe Step-by-Step

Strawberries, banana, coconut oil, chia seeds, grapes, and coconut milk drink, in bowls, taken from above. Ingredients for the smoothie.

Grab the ingredients. Don’t worry too much about precise measurements. 

Blending chia seeds in a power blender - step one of using them in a smoothie.

Step One – Grind the chia seeds. Use a coffee grinder if you don’t have a power blender. 

Pouring coconut drink into a power blender; the picture is taken from above, looking down.

Step Two – Add the rest of the ingredients to the chia seeds in the blender jug. 

A power blender half full of thick pink smoothie. Grapes and bananas sit on the worktop next to the blender.

Step Three – Whizz until smooth. It’s that easy!

A thick pink smoothie is being poured out of a blender jug into a glass. Out of focus in the background are the blender itself and more fruit.

Step Four – Enjoy your vegan strawberry and coconut smoothie immediately and start the day feeling fresh! 

Dairy-Free Strawberry Coconut Smoothie – Hints and Tips 

  • Use the best quality ripest fruit you can for maximum flavour.
  • With a power blender any or all of the fruit can be frozen. 
  • If using a regular blender, or food processor, you can use pre-ground chia seeds, chilled strawberries and grapes and a frozen banana. 
  • It is possible to make this with a stick blender, if the chia seeds are already ground and the fruit is not frozen. 
  • Make this thicker and go further by adding a spoon of rolled oats. 
  • Best drunk as soon as it is made. 
A picture from above of two glasses of thick strawberry and coconut smoothie.
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Close up of pink smoothie, garnished with strawberry, grape and banana on a cocktail stick.
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Strawberry & Coconut Smoothie

Enjoy this filling, fruit-packed vegan strawberry coconut smoothie, made with chia seeds for an extra nutritional boost. A great morning wake up, this gorgeous refreshing smoothie will energise you for the day! Dairy free and delicious.
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time1 min
Total Time5 mins
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Ingredients

  • 2 tsp chia seeds (or flax / linseed)
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup seedless grapes (200 g)
  • 1 cup strawberries (200 g)
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 cup coconut milk drink (240 ml)
  • 1 tbs rolled oats (optional)

Instructions

  • Grind the chia seeds in a spice grinder or your blender, depending on its power.
    2 tsp chia seeds
  • Add the other ingredients (my strawberries and grapes were frozen) and blend until smooth.
    1 banana, 1 cup seedless grapes, 1 cup strawberries, 1 tsp coconut oil, 1 cup coconut milk drink, 1 tbs rolled oats
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a thicker, more substantial smoothie add some oats which you have soaked overnight in water or apple juice.
  • If adding oats check they are certified gluten free it needed.
Nutritional Information 
  • This recipe is 10 Weight Watchers Smart points per portion 
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry & Coconut Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 493mg14%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 26g29%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 98IU2%
Vitamin C 50mg61%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Breakfast, Smoothie
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Smoothie, Vegan
Keyword: Strawberry coconut smoothie, Strawberry smoothie

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Update Notes: Originally published Feb 2013. Updated with new photos and methods April 2021. 

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  1. Caroline

    5 stars
    What a beautiful smoothie!

    Reply
  2. Choclette

    5 stars
    That looks like strawberry mousse it’s so thick. How delicious. I use chia seeds in my smoothies, but leave them to soak for a bit rather than grinding them first.

    Reply
  3. Jacqueline

    5 stars
    It looks wonderful Helen. I love the first photo. Beautiful colours. Must try coconut oil.

    Reply
  4. Gemma

    5 stars
    Such a delicious smoothie, and makes having the good foods far easier. I do love my power blender.

    Reply
  5. Denise

    5 stars
    Lovely combination of tasty ingredients for that great nutritional start to the day. Quick and easy to make too.

    Reply
  6. Elaine Turner

    5 stars
    A decent smoothie is always a good start to my day. I throw it all in while I’m chasing the morning mayhem about, and it is ready to take in the car with me. This is a great combination, Helen.

    Reply
  7. Mandy

    5 stars
    This is delicious and full of absolute goodness. Packing in some good portions of my five plus a day.

    Reply
  8. Gillian W

    5 stars
    Love the colour of this smoothie, and it tastes amazing. Such a good start to the day too.

    Reply
  9. Linda Holland

    5 stars
    I always use frozen strawberries, they are so handy to keep in the freezer. Love the coconut with this one, gives a lovely flavor.

    Reply
  10. Vanessa Duncan

    5 stars
    The coconut milk drink is a lovely base for a smoothie. Love this mix, and it a great start to the day.

    Reply
  11. Melissa

    5 stars
    Wonderfully thick and tasty. This is such a good smoothie blend and really palatable. Perfect for early morning starts.

    Reply
  12. Erin

    5 stars
    I do like my smoothies, and like them full of goodness and tasty too. This one certainly ticks the boxes.

    Reply
  13. Sophie

    Hey Helen, Thanks for sharing this recipe that combines two of my most favourite things in summers- Strawberries and coconut. It seems quite refreshing. I would love to try it out!

    Reply

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