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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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.
- Coconut Milk: This rich and creamy dairy-free milk provides healthy fat to help your body process the natural fruit sugars. Choose carton or can, it’s up to you!
- 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.
- Orange: This provides a subtle citrus note without overpowering the smoothie.
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 greens 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.
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 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!
Coconut Milk Smoothie FAQs
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.
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).
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.
More Coconut Milk Beverages
Coconut milk is an easy way to turn any smoothie into a creamy, tropical dream. Whether you use canned or carton, you’ll get a delicious result:
- Strawberry ‘Milk’Shake: A dreamy milkshake without the dairy.
- Banana Oatmeal Smoothie: A delightful breakfast smoothie.
- Turmeric Golden Milk Latte: Warm or iced, this ant-inflammatory smoothie works wonders.
- Mango Kale Smoothie: The creamiest tropical smoothie for summer.
- Cherry Smoothie: Cherries and kale pair perfectly in this sweet drink.
- Red Velvet Smoothie: The dessert smoothie for lovers.
- Warm Chai Smoothie: A warm smoothie full of spice.
- Blackberry Smoothie: The best way to use summer fresh fruit.
Don’t forget to rate + review this recipe once you’ve made it; I love getting your feedback!
Coconut Milk Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup peach frozen
- ½ orange peeled
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach and coconut milk until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients, and blend until smooth.
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.
So yummy! So rich on flavor! Definitely a good one to repeat during the Summer
I liked this one. I ripen my peaches in a paper bag. Instead of coconut milk. I used frozen coconut pieces, and almond milK. I also added my daily banana. It was sooooo good.
Very delicious! I opted for coconut water instead of milk (personal preference) and added a banana. Very tropical.
Really smooth and dreamy.
Nice smoothie and not too sweet. I added lemon, but I like smoothies with a bit of a kick.
This smoothie is really creamy but I have to admit not my favorite. I added chia seed, flaxseed and hemp hearts.
Very nice. I love peaches so combined with the orange and coconut mile made this smoothie delightful. I added flaxseed, chia seed, whole beet powder, and cacao nibs. I liked this smoothie a lot but liked the summer melon, pineapple mint, and tropical kale better.
Refreshing. Will make and drink again and again!
I’m not usually a peaches and cream type person, but this was pretty good!
This was a milder tasting smoothie compared to the last few day’s but it was enjoyable as always
This was just ok, but I used almond milk instead of coconut milk, so maybe that’s the difference? I’ll try it again with coconut milk and see if it makes it better or not. I had a hint of peaches; mostly just the milk taste, lol.
I like this one. Normally, I am not a fan of the peach smoothies. I used fresh, not frozen, peaches and that may have made the difference. I also kicked up the citrusy punch by adding some orange zest. Throw in a Turmeric Anti Inflammatory Cube and a delicious breakfast was had.
Creamy, mild peach taste, I used frozen peaches
My whole family loved this smoothie!
Very refreshing but was a bit tart for my taste… Possibly because the peaches were on the greener side. … What do you suggest to make it sweeter banana perhaps?
I think some banana or a few dates would help with that.
may 28, 2020 hello jen. i modified the ingredients. because i didn’t have coconut milk, so i used 5 tbsp frozen coconut chunks plus 1/3 tbsp coconut extract with 1 cup almond milk. then: 1 fresh peeled orange, 1 cup frozen peaches, 1 tbsp raw honey, and 1 cup kale. after blending it i taste mainly the coconut with a backtaste of orange, and a tiny bit of peach. and yes you are right the orange does help a bit to accentuate the peach. for some reason though i find peach hard to stand out in flavor. i did try your peaches and cream recipe which i liked, but i think i like this one better. this has def a summertime tropical feel to it. thanks for all that you do and i’ll be writing back when i try more of your smoothie recipes. cheers from southern ontario, canada
sorry just wanted to mention to y’all that based on the ingredients i used, the yield was 750 ml.
Thank you for including that info!
Hi Steven! Thank you for the review and I’m glad you found this recipe, it’s such a refreshing summer smoothie. Definitely try more and let us know your thoughts! 😀