Coconut Water Smoothie

A tropical coconut water smoothie can help you get in your 8 cups of water a day AND satisfy a sweet tooth. I know you might be scared of the kale (I’ve had a few of that kind of smoothie) yet this isn’t that kind of green smoothie!

I pack it all into this smoothie: leafy greens, electrolyte-powered coconut water, tropical fruit and protein-packed chia seeds. It gives my body a boost of natural energy so that I can perform at my best whether in a workout or a work meeting.

Coconut Water Benefits

This is why I love adding coconut water to a smoothie:

• Hydrating– Natural, unsweetened coconut water can help you stay hydrated, especially during a long workout. Compared to other sports drinks, this beverage is low in carbs and calories. Since not all coconut water is created equally, look at the amount of electrolytes in your brand of choice to ensure it meets your body’s needs.
• Potassium powered– Coconut water can help naturally lower blood pressure (as long as you aren’t on blood pressure medication) because it contains 405 mg per cup. My smoothie has 1398 mg of potassium!
• Helps prevent kidney stones– Use this beverage to naturally flush your body.
• Low in calories– Unlike fruit juice (even 100% fruit juice!) coconut water only has between 40-60 calories per cup.

It does have a unique taste, so if it isn’t your favorite flavor you could do half coconut water and half regular water to get the benefits without the taste.

How to Make a Coconut Water Smoothie

When using leafy greens in a smoothie, I use the 2-blend method to make sure the finished product is as creamy as can be. Here’s how I do it:

1. Blend the kale, peeled orange and coconut water until smooth.
2. Add the remaining fruit and chia seeds and blend again until smooth.

If you’re new to kale, then start small! Add in a half serving and see how you like it. This coconut water smoothie packs a flavorful punch, so I’m guessing you’ll be using the full serving of kale in no time.

While my smoothie has only natural sugar, you can definitely lower it if needed. Swap in 1/4 an avocado with the banana to create an equally creamy beverage with lower sugar.

Chia seeds can be added when blending, or just poured on top of the finished product for a fun texture!

Water vs Milk

Coconut milk is a combination of coconut water and grated coconut flesh. I don’t recommend swapping coconut water in a recipe calling for coconut milk, but you can swap in coconut water for a smoothie recipe using regular water.

Coconut Water Smoothie FAQs

More Smoothies with Coconut Water

If you’ve got coconut water to spare after blending the energizing smoothie below, then use it on one of these recipes:

• Island green smoothie
• Pineapple green smoothie
• Vanilla matcha smoothie
• Mango spinach smoothie
• Smoothie for adrenal fatigue
• Green energy smoothie
• Pineapple mint smoothie
• Clear skin smoothie
• Workout recovery smoothie
• Iron-rich smoothie bowl

You can’t go wrong using coconut water as a smoothie liquid. Feel free to swap it in your next blend! Don’t forget to rate and review this smoothie recipe to let me know how it turned out for you.

4.87 from 23 votes

Coconut Water Smoothie

This coconut water smoothie is hydrating and refreshing. The citrus fruit helps to cut the bitterness in the kale and we boosted the sweetness with banana.

Print Pin Rate

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

Author: Jen Hansard

Course: Beverage, Smoothie

Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan

Serves: 1 smoothie

Equipment

• high-speed blender

Ingredients  

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• ▢ 1 cup kale
• ▢ 1 cup coconut water unsweetened
• ▢ ½ orange
• ▢ ½ cup pineapple
• ▢ ½ banana
• ▢ 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ▢ 1 serving homemade protein powder optional

Instructions 

• Place kale, orange and coconut water in blender. Puree until smooth.
• Add remaining fruit and blend again until smooth.

Notes

• Remove the stems of the kale to help with the bitter taste. You can also use baby kale.
• Swap kale out with the leafy green of your choice.
• Blend in the chia seeds or sprinkle on top for a crunchy texture.
• For a lower sugar smoothie, swap the banana with 1/4 of an avocado.

Nutrition

Calories: 261kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 1g, Sodium: 281mg, Potassium: 1398mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 6933IU, Vitamin C: 166mg, Calcium: 274mg, Iron: 3mg

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