I’m Jen Hansard, mom of two, ultra runner and lover of green smoothies, coffee & tacos. I took my family's health into my own hands while broke and without health insurance...and have helped 1 million+ other families along the way.
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 those kinda smoothies) yet this isn’t it.
For some there are two barriers to get over here: coconut water and kale. Let me try and convince you why you need to get over this and just blend it.
Is drinking coconut water good for you?
Just like most things in life: moderation is key when using coconut water.
Yes, it’s considered nature’s gatorade thanks to the natural electrolytes that replenish a depleted body. Yet you also gotta remember there’s more calories in coconut water than filtered water— 60 calories, to be exact.
So as good as it is at hydrating your body, it’s also good at hiding calories when you might not actually need them.
My advice: it’s cool to have 1-2 cups of coconut water a day, then opt for water for the remaining water intake.
Can I just make this smoothie with water?
You bet you can! Swapping your liquid bases is very easy in any coconut water smoothie.. or beyond. Depending on my needs, I sometimes do the same. Here’s how I decide what to use as a liquid base:
If you decide to use the coconut water in here (which I hope you do!) you might have some left over and not sure what to do with it. Here’s 3 other ways to use coconut water:
chug it right out of the carton and enjoy those electrolytes!
freeze into an ice cube tray and make smoothie cubes like we did below using a few other boosters too
I think it’s time to get on with the show and share the recipe. This coconut water smoothie recipe is part of our free 7-Day Smoothie Challenge happening right now. If you’re looking for new recipes and motivation to blend each day, I would love for you to join the free challenge.
Kale can be a tough green to fall in love with, but it’s not impossible with this coconut water smoothie! We use citrus fruit to cut the bitterness in the kale and boost the sweetness with banana.
Scale
Ingredients
1 cup kale
1 cup coconut water
1⁄2 orange
1⁄2 cup pineapple*
1⁄2 banana*
1 tbs chia seeds
Instructions
Place kale, orange and coconut water in blender. Puree until smooth.
Add remaining fruit and blend
Notes
Remove the stems of the kale as well to help with the taste.
Feel free to blend in the chia seeds or sprinkle on top for a crunchy texture.
Keywords: coconut smoothie, coconut water smoothie, coconut kale smoothie
One of my personal favorites…love that tropical flavor.
★★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:45 am
Thanks Laura!
Alane
September 19th, 2019 at 11:01 am
The Tropical Hydrator tasted delicious this morning! I appreciate that it includes chia for the protein and their cleansing properties.
Phyllis Lipford
September 19th, 2019 at 11:06 am
Love the refreshing ingredients; will try another day … I just wanted strawberries with my greens today!
Julie S.
September 19th, 2019 at 11:07 am
Yummy!
★★★★★
Shelli Boer
September 19th, 2019 at 11:09 am
I am in love with this one, first time making one with coconut water and it is so refreshing, even made one for a co-worker today. I have a new devotee to green smoothies!
★★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:46 am
Yay!!! We are so happy that you love this one!
Shelli Boer
September 19th, 2019 at 11:15 am
PS – would love to win a membership to Rawk the Year! These smoothies daily have me so motivated!
★★★★★
Valerie W
September 19th, 2019 at 11:17 am
Definitely refreshing! I’m not a fan of chia, so I used hemp hearts instead.
★★★★★
Nichole
September 19th, 2019 at 11:31 am
Seriously so yummy!
★★★★★
Benessi
September 19th, 2019 at 11:40 am
I don’t like coconut water on its own so this is a great way to utilize it!
Benessi
September 19th, 2019 at 11:41 am
Forgot to rate 😉
★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:46 am
Thank you for rating we SO appreciate it!!
Renae
September 19th, 2019 at 12:08 pm
looks yummy! I will try tomorrow!
★★★★★
SGS Rawkstar Carissa
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:47 am
Let us know what you think!
PreShus Lee
September 19th, 2019 at 12:22 pm
This was, by far, the best recipe so far. I was so happy while drinking it.
Yep! The #1 rated green smoothie recipe according to Google & our rawkstar community is this green gem! Kids, adults, dogs, chickens, and grandparents have all taste tested it and agree: it's the best.
September 19th, 2019 at 8:33 am
Delightful! Great sunny taste 🙂
★★★★★
September 19th, 2019 at 9:37 am
Yay!!! We are so happy to hear that AnnMarie!!
September 19th, 2019 at 9:28 am
Refreshing
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:45 am
Thank you for your feedback!
September 19th, 2019 at 9:31 am
One of my personal favorites…love that tropical flavor.
★★★★★
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:45 am
Thanks Laura!
September 19th, 2019 at 11:01 am
The Tropical Hydrator tasted delicious this morning! I appreciate that it includes chia for the protein and their cleansing properties.
September 19th, 2019 at 11:06 am
Love the refreshing ingredients; will try another day … I just wanted strawberries with my greens today!
September 19th, 2019 at 11:07 am
Yummy!
★★★★★
September 19th, 2019 at 11:09 am
I am in love with this one, first time making one with coconut water and it is so refreshing, even made one for a co-worker today. I have a new devotee to green smoothies!
★★★★★
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:46 am
Yay!!! We are so happy that you love this one!
September 19th, 2019 at 11:15 am
PS – would love to win a membership to Rawk the Year! These smoothies daily have me so motivated!
★★★★★
September 19th, 2019 at 11:17 am
Definitely refreshing! I’m not a fan of chia, so I used hemp hearts instead.
★★★★★
September 19th, 2019 at 11:31 am
Seriously so yummy!
★★★★★
September 19th, 2019 at 11:40 am
I don’t like coconut water on its own so this is a great way to utilize it!
September 19th, 2019 at 11:41 am
Forgot to rate 😉
★★★★
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:46 am
Thank you for rating we SO appreciate it!!
September 19th, 2019 at 12:08 pm
looks yummy! I will try tomorrow!
★★★★★
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:47 am
Let us know what you think!
September 19th, 2019 at 12:22 pm
This was, by far, the best recipe so far. I was so happy while drinking it.
★★★★★
September 19th, 2019 at 12:27 pm
This one is my favourite so far!
★★★★★
September 23rd, 2019 at 9:48 am
Yay!!! So happy to hear that!