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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Drinks Β» Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    ★★★★★ from 6 reviews

    Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    Published Dec 8, 2014 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 146 Comments

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    When it's rainy and snowy and slushy and yucky outside, I numb the pain with coconut.

    Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    The winter blues is real. I'm one of those people that is most definitely a happier person in the spring and summer. Maybe it's because I don't ski or maybe it's because I don't celebrate Christmas, but I've come to believe that I'm mildly allergic to winter. I'm convinced that my body is ten degrees colder than everyone else's this time of year. Like why am I the only one shivering up in here?! Wrap me up in a plaid scarf and ship me off to Hawaii PUH-LEASE.

    I may not be able to delete the winter season, but I sure as hell can dump tropical coconut and hot coffee into everything in sight. So when the healthy hedonists over at Bai5 offered to send me some of their all natural antioxidant-infused drinks to try (one of which was Molokai Coconut), I was all ears.

    Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    Bai is made with natural fruit juices, white tea extract, vitamin C, coffeefruit extract, organic stevia, and erythritol. Erythritol is a natural, low-glycemic, low-calorie sugar alcohol that's nearly as sweet as sugar but won't raise your blood sugar. Winning! Stevia is super sweet and can actually be pretty bitter if used in excess, so erythritol helps balance out that overwhelming sweetness. Per serving, Bai has 35 mg of caffeine, which is about the same as a cup of green tea. It's just enough to make you do laundry but not enough to make you write a ten-page paper, ya dig?

    So what the heck is coffeefruit? It's actually the juicy red fruit surrounding the coffee bean. This little fella happens to be pretty potent in disease-fighting antioxidants.

    Do you mind if I step on my nutrition soap box for a hot second? "Antioxidant" has become quite the buzzword in the health community, so let's delve into that a bit. Molecules called free radicals are formed by simply living and breathing, but also via exercise, stress, pollution, x-rays, and smoking. While free radicals are natural for the body, high concentrations can damage our cells and DN.

    This accumulation over time leads to the development of chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, inflammatory disorders, heart disease, and neurological disorders like Alzheimer's. Antioxidants found in fruits, veggies, spices, cacao, coffee, etc. help neutralize these free radicals and prevent the damage that accumulates as we age. Moral of the story: eat your fruits and veggies!!

    Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    With five calories (ahem, Bai5) and one gram of sugar per serving, Bai is a great alternative for those hooked on toxic energy drinks loaded with artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. I of course love that it's sweetened with stevia, but I also appreciate that the caffeine content isn't off the wall. The thought here is that the antioxidant blend will give you a natural energy boost that won't have you wired all day. Did you know that Bai’s use of the coffeefruit has also created sustainable jobs and economic opportunities through the direct relationship they have with hundreds of farmers in Indonesia? Dreamy.

    This smoothie is like caffeinated paradise. It's totally creamy from the frozen nanners and coconut, plus it has a super unique coffee flavor that pairs perfectly with the banana. Is this not the easiest smoothie of all time?! Finally, you can have your coffee and banana and eat them, too.

    Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    GIVEAWAY: The folks over at Bai5 are giving one lucky ready an entire case (twelve 18-oz bottles) of Bai5! To enter, simply use the Rafflecopter below (it may take a few seconds to load). Log-in using Facebook or an email adress, and then leave a comment telling me what antioxidant-packed snack is your favorite.  Leaving a comment is mandatory to enter. To gain additional entries, follow the prompts.

    This giveaway is open to everyone and will end Monday, December 15th at 12am EST. The winner will be notified via email. The winner will also be listed in this post on December 15th. Good luck!

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    Coconut Coffee Smoothie

    ★★★★★ 4.7 from 6 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 1 1x
    • Category: Smoothie
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    Ingredients

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    • 2 frozen bananas (overripe and pre-sliced)
    • 2 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ½ cup brewed coffee
    • ½ cup Bai5 Molokai Coconut

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

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    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Bai5. Thanks for supporting Hummusapien!

    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. mary says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:17 am

      Pomegranate seeds are definitely my favorite antioxidant packed snack!! So much work but so worth it.

      Reply
    2. mary says

      December 19, 2014 at 12:17 am

      Pomegranate seeds are definitely my favorite antioxidant packed snack!! So much work but so worth it.

      Reply
    3. S says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Coconut and coffee are a good combo!

      Reply
    4. S says

      December 14, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Coconut and coffee are a good combo!

      Reply
    5. Leslie B says

      December 14, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I love healthy frozen berry smoothies and throw in tart cherries for inflammation as well!

      Reply
    6. Leslie B says

      December 14, 2014 at 4:55 pm

      I love healthy frozen berry smoothies and throw in tart cherries for inflammation as well!

      Reply
    7. Carly Jor says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Blueberrys, no question! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    8. Carly Jor says

      December 14, 2014 at 12:26 pm

      Blueberrys, no question! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    9. Caylin says

      December 13, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      berries! love me some coffee too πŸ™‚

      Reply
    10. Caylin says

      December 13, 2014 at 8:11 pm

      berries! love me some coffee too πŸ™‚

      Reply
    11. annie R says

      December 13, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      I love anything coconut! My favorite snack lately has been raspberries.

      Reply
    12. annie R says

      December 13, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      I love anything coconut! My favorite snack lately has been raspberries.

      Reply
    13. Prasert says

      December 13, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      bananas and strawberry.

      Reply
    14. Prasert says

      December 13, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      bananas and strawberry.

      Reply
    15. nadya kotik says

      December 13, 2014 at 1:31 am

      pomegranates are the best!

      Reply
    16. nadya kotik says

      December 13, 2014 at 1:31 am

      pomegranates are the best!

      Reply
    17. Julie says

      December 12, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Kale and cheese is wonderful.

      Reply
    18. Julie says

      December 12, 2014 at 10:18 pm

      Kale and cheese is wonderful.

      Reply
    19. Marie says

      December 12, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      I love oranges and bananas! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    20. Marie says

      December 12, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      I love oranges and bananas! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    21. Margot C says

      December 12, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Mango/Blueberry/Oatmeal smoothie

      ★★★★

      Reply
    22. Margot C says

      December 12, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      Mango/Blueberry/Oatmeal smoothie

      ★★★★

      Reply
    23. Vivian says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      I love blueberries! Eat them frozen with sweetened almond milk. Let it sit for a few minutes then it's a delicious slush

      Reply
    24. Vivian says

      December 12, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      I love blueberries! Eat them frozen with sweetened almond milk. Let it sit for a few minutes then it's a delicious slush

      Reply
    25. Donna says

      December 11, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      I love my mangoes and carrots!

      Reply
    26. Donna says

      December 11, 2014 at 4:53 pm

      I love my mangoes and carrots!

      Reply
    27. Brittany Koelmel says

      December 11, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      I love pomegranates...they are also so pretty!

      Reply
    28. Brittany Koelmel says

      December 11, 2014 at 1:24 pm

      I love pomegranates...they are also so pretty!

      Reply
    29. rachel says

      December 11, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      i LOVE bai! any with with berries are my favorite πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    30. rachel says

      December 11, 2014 at 12:44 pm

      i LOVE bai! any with with berries are my favorite πŸ˜‰

      Reply
    31. Molly M says

      December 11, 2014 at 11:19 am

      I love me some pomegranates!

      Reply
    32. Molly M says

      December 11, 2014 at 11:19 am

      I love me some pomegranates!

      Reply
    33. Cassie says

      December 11, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Blueberries are totally my favorite antioxidant snack πŸ™‚

      Reply
    34. Cassie says

      December 11, 2014 at 10:55 am

      Blueberries are totally my favorite antioxidant snack πŸ™‚

      Reply
    35. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      December 09, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      I absolutely love goji berries and often just eat them by themselves when I'm not putting them in smoothies, oatmeal, or granola!

      Reply
    36. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

      December 09, 2014 at 11:02 pm

      I absolutely love goji berries and often just eat them by themselves when I'm not putting them in smoothies, oatmeal, or granola!

      Reply
    37. Courtney W. says

      December 09, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Homemade granola.

      Reply
    38. Courtney W. says

      December 09, 2014 at 10:07 pm

      Homemade granola.

      Reply
    39. Meghan says

      December 09, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      dark chocolate and berries!!

      Reply
    40. Meghan says

      December 09, 2014 at 3:31 pm

      dark chocolate and berries!!

      Reply
    41. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      December 09, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      The smoothie does look easy, and I too am a fan of coconut in smoothies! I hear ya about winter, though for me it's more the lack of light that gets to me. Sunset is at 4:18 here every day for the next week! I can deal with that on a day like today that has high clouds, but when it's low clouds and rain it's tough. I do use a light box and that helps a lot. Anyway, good luck getting through winter!

      Reply
    42. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      December 09, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      The smoothie does look easy, and I too am a fan of coconut in smoothies! I hear ya about winter, though for me it's more the lack of light that gets to me. Sunset is at 4:18 here every day for the next week! I can deal with that on a day like today that has high clouds, but when it's low clouds and rain it's tough. I do use a light box and that helps a lot. Anyway, good luck getting through winter!

      Reply
    43. Georgie says

      December 09, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Yay! This recipe looks incredible I can't wait to make some. I love coconut with everything so this is a dream.

      Reply
    44. Georgie says

      December 09, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Yay! This recipe looks incredible I can't wait to make some. I love coconut with everything so this is a dream.

      Reply
    45. Kayla says

      December 09, 2014 at 9:46 am

      The coconut is actually my favorite flavor! YUM! It's better than coconut water, in my opinion.

      Reply
    46. Kayla says

      December 09, 2014 at 9:46 am

      The coconut is actually my favorite flavor! YUM! It's better than coconut water, in my opinion.

      Reply
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