Raw Vegan Mango Coconut Bliss Smoothie
18A thousand apologies for my absence! No, I have not dropped off the face of the earth -- merely relocated to another gorgeous piece of it. I moved to L.A! To find out more about my hilarious journey across the Mid West, check out my events blog.
I am writing a new chapter in my life and am determined to make it full of joy, laughter, and of course, delicious vegetarian food. I am just absolutely basking in the extraordinary variety of fresh local produce on offer at Whole Foods and the various farmer’s markets. I had forgotten how exquisite the fruits and vegetables are out here. I lived here for 5 years when I was a college student at UCLA and gobbled down more than my fair share of fresh fruit as I was touring the various markets! I am determined to deliver an encore performance during my return season! It is a feast for the senses and provides endless inspiration for story-telling in the kitchen. PERFECT for someone writing a vegetarian food blog. I picked up some gorgeous plump ripe mangoes and was compelled to recreate the mango coconut smoothie I devoured at my favourite vegan smoothie bar in Kauai about 8 years ago.
If you are in search of a taste of the tropics, look no further than this vegan mango smoothie. I wanted to call it “Taste of Hawaii” but thought that was a tad corny. But I have let the cat out the bag now, so I suppose I may as well commit! If you are looking for one of the best Vitamix recipes and blender recipes you have found it! You just throw everything in the blender and puree until smooth and creamy. I tried this with fresh and frozen mangoes and they both worked “s’blendedly”. I have put the agave nectar and coconut essence as optional extras. You can also substitute vanilla extract. But this raw vegan smoothie tastes fantastic without the flavour enhancers. But I was in a decadent, celebratory mood and wanted to heighten the nutty flavour and sweetness. If you are looking for great raw vegan recipes and allergy free recipes this one is a winner. It is raw, vegan, gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, soy free and sugar free.
Trust me. Blend up this simple raw vegan smoothie and you won't be sorry. It is pure bliss.
Now…..for the 225 other exotic fruits on offer at the market today…..Look out California fresh produce! My blender carriage is a’comin!
Raw Vegan Mango Coconut Bliss Smoothie
- 2 cups fresh or frozen mango sliced
- 1 cup orange cubed (about 1/2 large orange)
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 Tbsp raw coconut sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp coconut essence (optional) or you can use vanilla extract
- a pinch of Celtic sea salt or Himalayan salt
- Throw everything in the blender (I use my Vitamix) and puree until smooth and creamy. YUM!
- Serves 2.
Piggy Cooking Tips
mangoes ripe for the pickin!
If you are using the mango immediately you want to pick a mango that is plump and feels heavy. Ripe mangoes will yield to a slight amount of pressure when you take your thumb and slightly indent the top where the stem is. A ripe mango will be wonderfully fragrant when you bring it to your snout. Yum! Avoid mangoes that have bruising or feel soft. They are not for discerning piggies. Store your precious mangoes in the fridge to prolong their life. If you buy mangoes hard and green, leave them out on the counter top for a few days to ripen.
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Add Your GruntClarification needed
Since i think you said you are an Aussie,
I want to know what you mean by coconut water,
Is it the clear water inside the coconut before you open it,
Or is it the white extract you make from the white meal of the coconut, sometimes called coconut cream? Thanks.
Hey Nati
I am an Aussie and Yes, I mean the clear water inside the coconut. Lots of my recipes use coconut cream (or coconut milk ). But this recipe uses the water. Thanks for following :)
Hey Colleen
My favourite way to thicken and cream up healthy smoothies is with avocado.
You could also add fresh coconut meat and coconut water, or organic non gmo silken tofu.
Raw nuts such as cashews, macadamias, almonds or Brazil nuts cream and thicken smoothies too.
All of these options will yield a smoothie of a different personality to bananas.
But a lot less sugar.
For sweetening smoothies, try dates, raisins, raw agave or yacon syrup.
Please feel free to email me (email in FAQ section) for any support or additional suggestions.
How do you freeze your bananas? After ripened, before ripened, with peel or without?
I do it two ways:
I just throw the whole banana into the door of the freezer and run it under cold water before cutting to use in smoothies.
Or I peel them, roll them in a little lemon juice and freeze them in plastic freezer bags or containers.
Hi Tess, first of all your website design is cool and easy to navigate. Love the categories icons on right hand side. Overall it’s nice layout! :)
Mango-coconut smoothies…slurrrpppp…!