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Creamy Banana Smoothie Recipe with Toasted Coconut and Chia Seeds

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A quick and healthy smoothie blending ripe bananas, toasted coconut flakes, and chia seeds for a creamy, crunchy, and nutritious drink perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted until golden brown
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (whole or ground slightly)
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free yogurt as substitute)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) milk of choice (unsweetened almond milk preferred)
  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4–5 ice cubes

Instructions

  1. Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  2. Peel and break 2 large ripe bananas into chunks.
  3. In a blender, combine banana chunks, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 cup milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using. Add 4-5 ice cubes.
  4. Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until creamy and smooth but retaining some texture from chia seeds. Blend longer for a smoother texture if desired.
  5. Adjust consistency by adding more milk if too thick or more ice cubes/yogurt if too thin, then pulse again.
  6. Pour smoothie into glasses and sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top before serving.

Notes

Toast coconut flakes yourself for best flavor. Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Pulse chia seeds slightly if you prefer less texture. Store toasted coconut in airtight container up to one week. Add toasted coconut just before serving to keep crunch. Frozen bananas can be used to make smoothie thicker and colder; reduce ice cubes accordingly.

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Keywords: banana smoothie, toasted coconut, chia seeds, healthy smoothie, creamy smoothie, quick breakfast, dairy-free option, vegan smoothie

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