Mango Coconut Water Smoothies


I woke up this morning craving a smoothie. Maybe it’s because I’ve spent the last week making some of my favorite smoothie recipes like Chocolate Almond Smoothies and Good and Green Smoothies.

Oh, did I mention I was making them on camera? Add a video camera to the mix and making a smoothie turns into a several hour process. It’s fun though. I’m trying to learn more about shooting and editing video. I figure the more videos I do the more I’ll learn. Look for the videos to be posted in the next few days. In the meantime, here’s a simple smoothie recipe featuring coconut water, mango and strawberries. It has a slushy consistency and is really refreshing. The best part is it only took me 5 minutes to make since no filming took place during the making of this smoothie!

Mango Coconut Water Smoothies
3/4 cup coconut water, chilled
1/4 cup orange juice, chilled
1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup ice cubes

Add coconut water, orange juice, mango chunks and strawberries to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until slushy. Pour into 2 glasses.

Makes 2 servings

Tip: Coconut water is the liquid from young, green coconuts. Coconut water is naturally fat-free and full of electrolytes like potassium. Be sure to use coconut water for this recipe, not coconut milk. (Although coconut milk would be delicious! If you try it, let me know how it turns out.)

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Super Berry Freeze

Does the heat of summer make you crave an icy treat? Skip the ice cream and whirl together a fruity slush! This icy fruit smoothie recipe is packed with antioxidants from pomegranate juice and blueberries. Adding coconut water makes it extra refreshing (and hydrating) while keeping calories in check.

Super Berry Freeze
3/4 cup coconut water, chilled
1/4 cup pomegranate or acai berry juice, chilled
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup ice cubes
Honey or agave syrup

Add coconut water, juice, blueberries and strawberries to blender container. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until slushy. Taste for sweetness. Add honey or agave syrup if needed; cover and blend to combine. Pour into 2 glasses.

Makes 2 servings

Clean Food Tip: Coconut water is the liquid from young, green coconuts. Coconut water is naturally fat-free and full of electrolytes like potassium. Be sure to use coconut water for this recipe, not coconut milk.

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