Creamy Coconut Smoothie for Helps with weight loss by increasing metabolism

December 08, 2015
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Try this Creamy Coconut Smoothie. This smoothie is for all the coconut lovers out there, Coconut products such as coconut water and coconut oil are rising in popularity due to the increased awareness of all their wonderful health benefits.

Here are some of the myriad reasons and health benefits that make coconut a legitimate super food:

  • Helps with weight loss by increasing metabolism
  • Great for skin and hair (internally and topically)
  • Provides long lasting energy
  • Improves digestion and absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and amino acids
  • Supports a healthy immune system by helping ward off viruses, bacteria, and fungal overgrowth
  • Antioxidants in the form of raw saturated fats and oils
  • Regulates and supports healthy hormone production
  • Boosts absorption of calcium and magnesium
  • Supports cardiovascular health
  • Medium chain fatty acids in coconut oil support the immune system, thyroid gland, nervous system, and skin
  • Coconut oil and omega-3 fatty acids are twice as effective when taken together
  • Coconut water is extremely rich in electrolytes
  • Coconut oil has been used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease
There you have it, coconuts are the bomb!Feel free to use a banana instead of an avocado to thicken. Enjoy!


Creamy Coconut Smoothie Recipe

The Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1/2 avocado, seed removed
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon coconut shreds/flakes
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 tablespoon honey to sweeten
The Add-ons

  • 1 cup spinach or kale (creamy coconut green smoothie)
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs and/or powder
  • 1 tablespoon maca
  • 1 serving of your preferred protein powder
  • 1 serving of your go to green super food powder
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Place all of the ingredients into your blender and blend for around 30-45 seconds or until your desired consistency is achieved.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories: 353
  • Fat: 23g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 12g
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Vitamin A: 1% RDA
  • Vitamin C: 38% RDA
  • Calcium: 8% RDA
  • Iron: 9% RDA
Let me know what you think of this creamy coconut smoothie by leaving a comment below. Try and get good results.


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