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Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie

Before we talk about Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothies, I need to tell you a story.

My husband is really smart. He knows exactly what needs to be said in order to butter me up and get something he wants.

A few nights back, Thomas sat me down and said he wanted to have our first “family discussion,” you know now that we’re all married and stuff. I was like, omg that is so cute. He wants to have a family discussion. What a sweetheart. So I obliged and sat down and was all ears. I was ready to talk about the budget for me redesigning my home office or something like that. Well, no. That’s not exactly what happened. After he said exactly what I wanted to hear…”family discussion”, he then said the worlds worst sentence in the entire world. “Lakers season starts in less than 3 weeks.”

Horror. That was what was on my face. He buttered me up to have a conversation about the LAKERS? Rude. I mean, don’t get me wrong. I have nothing against the Lakers. But watching 3+ games a week is b.o.r.i.n.g. It’s basically just the same things over and over again.

Anyways, he went on to explain that since I have a somewhat unhealthy addiction to basically every TV show in the history of the world, and they are all still in their first months on air this season, he thinks the right thing to do would be to get a second TV. Because he doesn’t want to miss a Lakers game, and god forbid I should miss the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills premier next month. So there I was… up a creek without a paddle. I caved. And a new TV is on it’s way. At least we won’t ever have to fight about who gets the TV on a specific night of the week!

Coconut Strawberry Banana Smoothie

I really have no idea what that story has to do with my latest smoothie obsession, but I felt the need to share it with you guys. For morale support. And in return, here’s a kick ass Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie. Are you a smoothie kinda person in the morning? I used to be, and then I wasn’t, and now I’m kinda into it again. It’s just so easy and quick and it’s a big meal in a glass that I can take to the office and start my day without spilling toast crumbs all over my keyboard. Winning. I used to be a strawberry and banana only kinda smoothie gal, and now I like to make it a little fancy pants twist. Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie is a combo of strawberries (obviously), bananas (duh), coconut milk and one of my favorite new ingredients….

Also this smoothie uses goats milk yogurt from Redwood Hill Farms. I’m a HUGE fan of the wildflower honey variety and I think it would do us all good to have a little more deliciousness in our lives. Especially in the form of something with wildflower honey! Don’t ya think?!

Strawberry Banana Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 10 strawberries, green parts cut off
  • 1/2 cup Redwood Honey Goat Milk Yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low fat coconut milk
  • handful of ice

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients into a high powdered blender.
  2. Blend on high until the ice is fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Serve immediately
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Robyn Stone | Add a Pinch October 10, 2012 at 4:11 am

I know what I’m having for breakfast! And yes, all that buttering up for a discussion about the Lakers? I guess it was really, really important for him, uh you. :)

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Sarah October 10, 2012 at 8:18 am

First of all, this is adorable. Thomas, adorable. Nice approach. And job well done, since it def did the trick! Anyway, on to smoothies. I was, then wasn’t, and am again too. In fact it’s been a smoothie week here, because it’s an easy breakfast Greta can help with. Plus, confession, I just love to hear her say SPOOTHIE, so I keep making them. I think we have our new Spoothie for tomorrow, yah! Thanks Gaby.

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Skinnysimplerecipes October 10, 2012 at 8:25 am

This smoothie looks delicious! Never tried coconut milk in my smoothie. Thanks

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Monika October 10, 2012 at 8:32 am

I would love this RIGHT NOW!!

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Amanda October 10, 2012 at 9:00 am

I just love that you said, “My HUSBAND is smart.” :)

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Lucy Lean October 10, 2012 at 9:56 am

love smoothies – and so easy to make sure I don’t skip breakfast

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Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes October 10, 2012 at 10:38 am

I’ve never tried goat milk yogurt. I’ll have to give this smoothie a try!

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Diane, A Broad October 10, 2012 at 2:05 pm

What an adorable “discussion!”

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Loretta E October 10, 2012 at 2:53 pm

It’s been a while since I’ve been on the smoothie train, but maybe it’s time to get back on! They’re so cold in the winter though…

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Lisa | With Style and Grace October 12, 2012 at 12:06 pm

I’m all about the smoothies!

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LeAndra October 12, 2012 at 6:04 pm

Thank you for sharing that story. It made me laugh out loud. The smoothies look rather delicious too.

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Blender King October 14, 2012 at 8:40 pm

I have NEVER tried goat milk yogurt as smoothie ingredient, does it really make a difference in terms of taste when compared to regular yogurt? Thanks for the great ideas as always!

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Sommer@ASP October 15, 2012 at 8:44 am

Oh how I wish I had this for breakfast. Those eggs just didn’t cut it! :)

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aida mollenkamp October 22, 2012 at 12:45 pm

Hey now, be careful about what you say about those Lakers! ;)

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Marianne Kleminski January 5, 2013 at 9:00 am

If you cannot eat bananas (cannot eat pineapple or citrus either but lemons seem ok) what would you suggest instead. All the recipes except for the green juice (no juicer) has something in it I cannot have (allergic or sensitivity). Any suggestions?

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Gaby January 5, 2013 at 10:46 am

mmmmmm what about Mango!??

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Marianne January 5, 2013 at 1:07 pm

Could use a little I guess, just really sweet. Ok will try it. Thanks!

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Gaby January 5, 2013 at 3:30 pm

maybe add some spinach to cut the sweetness!

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