Name: Thai Coconut Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1 cup coconut milk (preferably full-fat); 1 ripe mango, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks; 1 ripe banana, sliced and frozen; 1 tablespoon honey or palm sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon Thai cardamom powder (optional); 2 kaffir lime leaves, finely minced (or 1/2 teaspoon lime zest); 1 cup ice cubes; 1 tablespoon toasted coconut flakes for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the fruits

Ensure all fruits are properly prepared - mango peeled and chopped, pineapple cut into chunks, and banana sliced and preferably frozen for at least 2 hours before making the smoothie.
Combine liquid ingredients

In a blender, add the coconut milk, honey or palm sugar, and lime juice. Pulse briefly to combine these base ingredients.
Add fruits and spices

Add the mango, pineapple, frozen banana slices, cardamom powder (if using), and minced kaffir lime leaves to the blender. Blend on medium speed until the fruits are broken down.
Complete the blend

Add the ice cubes and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30-45 seconds. The consistency should be thick but pourable.
Serve and garnish

Pour the smoothie into chilled glasses. Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top for garnish and added texture. Serve immediately with a straw.

Thai Coconut Smoothie

Ingredients

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