Banana Coconut Cream Smoothie
Banana Coconut Cream Smoothie is thick and creamy, with Greek yogurt, coconut milk, and plenty of banana. Top it with whipped cream, fresh banana, and toasted coconut for an extra special treat.
I’ve been on a mission for healthier alternatives lately to satisfy my sweet tooth. I want creamy and dreamy without the guilt. The answer? This Banana Coconut Cream Smoothie. It’s so thick and creamy that you’d think you were drinking a milkshake. This smoothie is a healthy snack that is also one delicious treat. 🙂
For me, it’s not a smoothie unless it contains banana — and that’s no monkey business. 😉 The flavor is unmatched, and it helps to make the smoothie even thicker and creamier, which is the way I prefer mine. Bananas are also very filling, which helps to satisfy you longer. There are two large frozen bananas in this smoothie, so it’s packed with banana goodness. There’s also plenty of protein-packed Greek yogurt here, so you know this smoothie is going curb your appetite for a good while. 🙂
Coconut milk is a pantry staple for me, as I love using it in dishes like my Creamy Coconut Rice, Raspberry Coconut Baked French Toast, and of course, smoothies like this. Since I’m a coconut fanatic, I couldn’t resist topping this smoothie with toasted coconut for a bigger boost of coconut flavor and a nice crunch. 🙂
The whipped topping? That’s completely optional, of course, but I did add the word cream in the title for a reason. I couldn’t help myself — I did say I wanted creamy and dreamy after all. Besides, a dollop of whipped cream isn’t going to hurt anybody, and nobody was hurt during the preparation and consumption of this smoothie. Thank goodness nobody tried to take mine away from me. 😉
- 1½ cups plain Greek yogurt (I used Chobani 0%)
- 2 large frozen bananas, cut into chunks
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (I used light)
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup (honey or simple syrup can be substituted)
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon powdered sugar
- *toasted coconut and fresh banana for garnish, optional
- Place the Greek yogurt, frozen bananas, coconut milk and agave syrup in a blender. Mix until smooth, and pour into glasses.
- Place the whipping cream into a mixing bowl and begin beating. Add the teaspoon of powdered sugar and continue beating until medium peaks form.
- Top the smoothies with a dollop of whipped cream and top with toasted coconut and fresh banana, if desired.
Instead of making your own toasted coconut, buy the sweetened toasted coconut flakes at Trader Joe's -- they would be perfect here!
To toast your own coconut, place coconut in a large skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant, about 5-8 minutes. Keep a close eye on it as it can burn quickly.
Recipe by Flavor the Moments.
Will definitely have to try this one! Thanks!
Thanks, Sarah, and I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
This looks great, perfect for breakfast too!
Thanks, Pamela! I had one after my workout, and it really hit the spot. 🙂
Wow!! This looks so good!! I love smoothies!!
Thanks, Cailee! It really hit the spot. 🙂
Ok, I must make a smoothie – these are flavors that I really like. Pinning to try later!
Thanks, Deb! I hope you get a chance to try it. 🙂
I’ve been on a banana and coconut kick lately too and this smoothie sounds awesome Marcie! Love the coconut milk and toasted coconuts and I would totally add the whipped topping too 🙂
Sounds like you and I have had the same cravings lately, and I think the whipped topping is totally necessary! Thanks, Kelly, and have a wonderful day. 🙂
I knew there was a reason I loved you…coconut milk is a staple in my pantry. Amen!! Love this smoothie. The flavor are amazing and I just have to try. Breakfast tomorrow found!
I’m glad we’re on the same page about the coconut milk — it’s so much more interesting than regular milk! I hope you enjoy it, Z, and Happy Monday!
Yes to more smoothie recipes! I love the sound of this – especially with the coconut milk and the toasted coconut (I would definitely be using those coconut chips from Trader Joes – my fav! haha). And the whipped topping – oh yeah!
I was plum out of those coconut chips from Trader Joe’s so I had to improvise a bit. haha I’m loving all of the smoothie recipes right now — such a nice change from cookies, although we know cookies will be back in full force for V-day! Thanks, Ashley, and Happy Monday! 🙂
Skinny, creamy, and dreamy is the best! And you nailed this one! Haha, I love whipped cream, so I would probably negate the bananas and yogurt with it 🙂 I could go for one of these right now!
Thanks, Mary Frances! The whipped cream is so necessary.
Oh my…. this sounds so good! And I am on a smoothie kick lately. 🙂
Thank you so much for sharing at Marvelous Mondays this week- pinned & sharing!
Thank you, Carrie,and have a great Monday!
Marcie I’m drooling over this smoothie, love banana and coconut, can’t wait to try it 🙂
Thank you, Emily! I certainly hope you enjoy it!
This is definitely the type of smoothie I adore. I just love banana in smoothies. They give the smooth to smoothies haha.
I really like that line! Haha. Thanks for stopping by, Jocelyn!
I am a coconut FANATIC. I got a blender for christmas and now I know how to put it to good use, yummmm
Perfect timing! My blenders been kicking into overdrive lately. Ha. Thanks, Kelly!
Love this smoothie Marcie! Coconut milk is so good 🙂
It is, isn’t it? Thanks, Christin!
Banana + coconut is such a great combo! And creamy smoothies (with a dreamy creamy topping) are the best thing ever. I can’t wait to try this for breakfast, yum : )
Smoothies ARE the best thing ever — you’re so right, Consuelo! Thanks and have a great day.
This is definitely something I will try. I might even freeze it and make a sorbet out of it..yummm. Coconut milk is a smart smart idea Marcie. Love this recipe.
That sounds like a great idea, Ash! I finally got an ice cream maker and can’t wait to start using it on sorbets, frozen yogurts, etc. Thanks, my friend, and have a wonderful evening!
Oh yeah, banana coconut cream is one of my favorite flavors and I would love this in a smoothie. Luckily, I have everything to make this so I am going to try it one day this week! Have a great week, Marcie!
Thanks, Ashley, and I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Would it be wrong to fall in LOVE with this smoothie? Because it just happened. I swooned when I saw it. FABULOUS! And, coconut milk is a staple in my pantry too! It’s the best, isn’t it? PINNING for later – this is too FAB not to!
Thank you, Kristi! I actually fall in love with food all the time…I guess that’s why we’re bloggers? 😉 Coconut milk is the best — I’m glad we’re in agreement on this! haha
this does sound like a delicious snack!
It really is delicious and satisfying! 🙂
This would definately satisfy my sweet tooth!
Thanks, Laura — it sure satisfied mine!
I find banana and coconut to be an intoxicating combo – in smoothie form its BRILLIANT, Marcie!
Marcie, this smoothie looks delicious, like the idea of coconut milk and banana…looks creamy and so pretty.
Have a great week 😀
Thank you, Juliana! This smoothie was unbelievably creamy without much effort at all. 🙂
Love, love, love this smoothie, Marcie! It’s just packed with all kinds of goodness and flavor. Cannot wait to try it! I always have coconut milk in my pantry, too. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are having a fabulous week!
Thank you, Stacy! It is packed with so much goodness, which feels really good after those nasty old holidays. haha Have a great week! 🙂
You always make me smile, Marcie! I love your humor… and that’s no monkey business! Love this creative smoothie!
Thanks, Gloria — glad to hear someone thinks I’m funny! haha My family thinks I’m corny, but hey, they liked this smoothie! 🙂
What in incredible smoothie Marcie! I am so trying this – and SOON!
Thanks, Trish — and I can’t wait to try your strawberry one next!
Oooh, this combo sounds awesome! Definitely need to try….love smoothies. 🙂
Thanks, Tina! You just can’t beat a smoothie!
This smoothie is perfection!! I need one tomorrow!!! 🙂
Thanks, Jocelyn! It doesn’t get much better that this.
I’m smoothie obsessed lately! This one sounds YUMMY! 🙂
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Thanks, Tamara! 🙂
Perfect mid-morning treat for the kids! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wednesday!
Thanks, Karly! My kids were lucky that they got any. 🙂
I agree, bananas are essential to make a smoothie. They add natural sweetness. I really want to try this smoothie, I love coconut as well and the greek yogurt provides the protein. I would say it is a perfect breakfast or post workout smoothie.
This is one of my favorite smoothies, and it is certainly satisfying.
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LOVE healthier alternatives for that sweet tooth. Mine is pretty bad, i’ll admit. This sounds lovely though. I use bananas in so many things, and coconut, well kinda obsessed. Thanks for sharing, pinning this to make soon 🙂
My sweet tooth can be pretty bad too, so I need things like this smoothie! It tastes so good, you don’t feel deprived in any way. Thanks for stopping by, Kelly! 🙂
What an awesome smoothie! I can’t wait to try it!
Thank you, ladies! 🙂
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Mmm….I love both these flavors. So it makes perfect sense to combine the 2. Pinning!
Thank you, Melanie! This smoothie is one of my very favorites. 🙂
Hi! 🙂
I saw this recipe and I was wondering if it could be made with cream of coconut? I happen to have a can of it in my cupboard, but no coconut milk.
Thanks! 🙂
Hi, Maggie! This would definitely work with cream of coconut — it would be much richer and indulgent for sure. Cream of coconut can be heavy, so you could use half cream of coconut and half regular milk to lighten it up. Hope you enjoy it!
Thanks! I’m really excited to try it; I love coconut 🙂
You’re welcome! It should be extra good with cream of coconut.
We enjoy banana smoothies and this one sounds refreshing with coconut and really creamy! J+C
It really is creamy, and the coconut flavor is so great with the banana! 🙂
Ah, smoothies, nothing better than that! Nothing beats banana either….Thanks so much for sharing!
I have to have bananas in my smoothies — it’s just not the same without ’em! Thanks, Kloe! 🙂
I’m always looking for healthy smoothies, and this one is going to be breakfast tomorrow. thank you.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!
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My kiddos are always looking for new smoothie recipes – they’ll love this one!
It’s like banana cream pie in a glass! 🙂
It is like my favorite pie in an acceptable form of breakfast! Thank you!
Haha! You’re welcome! 🙂
Thank you, Tally!