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Peach, orange and coconut milk are the start to a great day. Combine these with spinach, & you’ve got a flavorful, coconut milk smoothie.

Peaches have such a short growing season, so I try to squeeze in as many peachy delights as I can during the summer months. This coconut milk smoothie sips like a creamy milkshake and yet energizes your body with all real, plant-based ingredients. Try my coconut milk smoothie recipe for the ultimate refreshing summer beverage.

Coconut milk and peaches pair for a peaches n’ cream-like flavor. It’s quite the summer treat!

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ingredients for this coconut milk smoothie recipe including spinach, coconut milk, fresh peaches and fresh oranges.

Coconut Milk Smoothie Ingredients

This yummy smoothie only has four ingredients! Super easy to blend and enjoy:

  • Spinach: A powerhouse leafy green that provides all the nutrients without the ‘green’ aftertaste. You can also learn to freeze spinach for easy smoothie prep.
  • Coconut Milk: This rich and creamy dairy-free milk provides healthy fat to help your body process the natural fruit sugars.
  • Peaches: The highlight of this smoothie is enhanced by the orange and complimented well with the creamy coconut milk. Buy fresh and freeze yourself, or buy frozen for peak ripeness, perfect for making frozen meal prep smoothie packs to save time during the week.
  • Orange: This provides a subtle citrus note without overpowering the smoothie.

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Easy Ingredient Swaps

While this coconut milk smoothie recipe only has four ingredients, you can easily swap them for what you have on hand. If peaches are hard to come by, use nectarines. They have a similar flavor and texture. You can also swap in any stone fruit (apricots are another great one).

Use the leafy green vegetables of your choice, or start with 1/4 cup if you’re new to green smoothies. If you can’t use coconut milk then use oat or cashew milk to keep the cream factor.

While this smoothie is lower in natural sugar, adding a homemade protein powder with both protein and healthy fat can help your body process that sugar. And if you want extra blending tips, check out my guide on how to make a smoothie for the best texture and flavor every time.

Canned vs Carton Coconut Milk

I used to specify which kind of coconut milk I used in every recipe until the Simple Green Smoothies community let me know that everyone uses a different kind! Most coconut milk recipes now leave it up to you to decide what kind you want to use.

Carton coconut milk can be found in shelf-stable cartons or in the refrigerated section. It typically has fewer ingredients than its canned cousin, as well as less fat. Meanwhile, canned coconut milk is often found in the baking or international aisle. When you open it, you’ll typically find a thick layer of cream at the top and a thin liquid at the bottom.

Pro tip: Give that can a good shake before opening to thoroughly mix the cream and liquid, making it easier to pour.

Canned coconut milk almost always has some kind of thickener or preservative in it. My team tested all the canned and carton coconut milk brands we could find in stores to give you the best of the best (and the worst of the worst!). As always, when buying milk, check the ingredients! You can also make coconut milk at home for the cleanest option.

creamy green smoothie in glass with polka dot paper straw and a peach slice.

More Smoothies with Coconut Milk

Coconut milk is an easy way to make smoothies creamy and satisfying without overpowering the fruit. It pairs especially well with fresh and frozen fruit, adding richness while letting flavors like peach, cherry, and banana shine. Here are a few of my favorite fruit smoothies and green smoothies made with coconut milk:

If you make this coconut milk smoothie recipe, I’d love to hear how it turned out in the comment box below. Your feedback helps me and all the readers in this community. And if you’re interested in more plant-based recipes (and exclusive content), sign up for my weekly recipe newsletter.

coconut milk smoothie with fresh fruit and leafy greens.
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Peachy Coconut Milk Smoothie

The plant milk makes this coconut milk smoothie extra creamy and rich, almost like a milkshake. Adding an orange boosts the Vitamin C level and adds an extra sweet-tart element that helps highlight the flavor of the fresh peaches. I can honestly say that this is one of my very favorites.
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Prep: 3 minutes
Blend: 2 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Serves: 1
Author: Jen Hansard

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Blend spinach and coconut milk until smooth.
  • Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.

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Notes

  • Any variety of peaches or nectarines is fine. Other stone fruits like apricots, plums and cherries can also be used if peaches aren’t available.
  • Use at least one frozen fruit to make a refreshingly cool smoothie.
  • Swap the leafy greens of your choice to replace the spinach. 
  • Adding a plant-based protein powder with protein and healthy fat can help lower the natural sugar in this smoothie recipe. 
  • Use canned coconut milk for a super creamy, milkshake-like texture. Use carton coconut milk to cut back on the healthy fat and for a thinner yet still creamy consistency.
  • For the smoothest results, using high-powered smoothie blenders makes everything blend up silky and lump-free.

Nutrition

Serving: 16 oz | Calories: 264 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 14 g | Saturated Fat: 13 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Sodium: 190 mg | Potassium: 579 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 19 g | Vitamin A: 3463 IU | Vitamin C: 53 mg | Calcium: 65 mg | Iron: 1 mg

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Common Questions

Can I use coconut milk instead of almond milk in a smoothie?

Yes! While it alters the taste, coconut milk is a great plant milk swap in almost any smoothie. If you’re using it in a smoothie that originally had a different plant milk base, carton coconut milk is the easiest 1-to-1 swap.

Is coconut milk or coconut water better in a smoothie?

It depends. If you’re looking for an energy boost, coconut water is a great natural electrolyte. If you want something with healthy fat, then opt for coconut milk (canned or carton).

Does coconut milk thicken a smoothie?

Yes. Carton coconut milk is a light creamy base for a smoothie. Canned coconut milk is a super creamy base. You may need to use more than the recipe calls for if you’re using it as an ingredient swap.

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  1. Day three of the July 30 day green smoothie challenge. Just made the coconut peach which turned out great! I got a thumbs up from my sixteen year old son. Will definitely make again!

    Reply

    1. Hi Ebony,

      RAWESOME! Thanks for reaching out + sharing the green smoothie love with your son!

      Cheers 🙂

  2. Hi,

    I bought a peach and didn’t pick out a very ripe one, so I ended up using a rip mango in place of the peach. Still tasted pretty good. I used so delicious original coconut milk, and then realized I should have bought unsweetended, any preference when you make it? I know unsweetened has no sugar, but wanted to know what you both us.

    Reply

    1. Hey Hellstar,

      Thank you so much for reaching out to us and asking this question. 🙂 We personally don’t count calories, so we don’t include them in our recipes at this time. You’ll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you’ll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data and the phone apps My Fitness Pal and Lose It.

      Personally I have loved My Fitness Pal, it helped me lose 20lbs after my first baby.

  4. About the coconut milk you use, is it from a tin or do you make it from dried coconut like you would almond milk?

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  5. Oh my! YUMMY! Used Kale and apricots as substitutes for spinach and peaches. 🙂 Threw in a banana as well.

    As for searches: It would be great if there was an option for searching the recipe base by ingredient/s. 🙂

    Thank you for these wonderful smoothie suggestions!

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    1. Hi Heidi.

      Glad you enjoyed this one + thanks for the suggestion. 🙂

  6. Hey ladies! Had to unfortunately toss my first batch because my coconut milk went bad on me. 🙁 Anywhoo, made another batch using sweetened coconut plus peach flavored aloe vera water (you gotta try them as your liquid!!), and subbed kale for spinach. Still delish!!!

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  7. Hello, can you use coconut water instead of coconut milk? Will there be a difference? And also can you use canned peaches? Will it change the flavour?

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    1. Hey Charlie.

      Yes, you can totally switch out your liquids to coconut water. I would suggest staying away from canned fruits, they usually are sitting in a whole lot of sugar water. 🙂 We enjoy fresh or frozen fruits.:)

  8. Hi!
    I tried this recipe again today, because last time I tried it I ended up feeling really sick after finishing it and nearly threw up. And this time I felt even worse and I actually threw up(a lot)! Do you have any suggestion for what I should do? (I REALLY love this recipe though 🙂 Will be my favorite if I won’t throw up every time I finish it)

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    1. Hi Julie, sometimes coconut milk can be just as rough on a person’s stomach as regular milk, even though it doesn’t have the lactose. The carrageenan in many dairy milk alternatives can be hard on a lot of people’s stomachs. I love coconut milk but I have to consume it in small quantities, otherwise I get a tummy ache. One cup of coconut milk in a serving is kind of a lot — maybe try cutting the coconut milk with water or just using coconut water.

    3. If you’re using canned coconut milk, dilute it with 3 cans of water. Canned coconut milk is substantially heavier than the carton variety that has been manufactured to be a similar consistency as milk. Hope this helps! I buy the organic canned coconut milk and dilute because the cartons contain more stabilizers and preservatives than the organic, canned.

  9. I added about a half cup of cranberries and it helped with the whole frozen peach thing. Yum!

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  10. Having this one now. I added a teaspoon of cinnamon, since frozen peaches don’t taste the same as fresh. Gives it a nice flavor.

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    1. Ooh almost sounds like a peach cobbler. Yum! Thanks Legra! 🙂

  11. I was hesitant about the coconut milk but this this my new favorite, I LOVE it!!! Tastes like a treat instead of a healthy drink.

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    1. Woohoo, Amands! So happy you enjoyed this one! Keep it up rawkstar! 🙂

    1. Hi Ron.

      2 to 4 medium oranges = about 1 cup juice

      2 medium oranges = 1 cup orange sections