Description
Creamy and refreshing Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie that perfectly mimics the flavors of a classic key lime pie. Made with simple ingredients like frozen banana, lime juice and zest, coconut milk, and vanilla yogurt, this smoothie is packed with protein and sneaky veggies like spinach. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, snack, or dessert, it’s naturally sweetened and can be made dairy-free with coconut yogurt. Top with whipped cream, shredded toasted coconut, and graham cracker crumbs for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 large frozen ripe banana, sliced
- Zest from 1 small lime or key lime
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime or key lime juice
- ½ cup vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt (use coconut based yogurt to keep it dairy free)*
- ½ cup light coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup fresh spinach**
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey to sweeten if necessary
For Serving
- Extra lime wedge, for rimming glass
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream
- Shredded toasted coconut
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Add crushed graham crackers to a small plate. Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of the smoothie glass, then dip the rim into the graham cracker crumbs, rolling from side to side until well coated, similar to preparing a margarita glass.
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen banana, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla or coconut yogurt, coconut milk, spinach, and vanilla extract into a high-powered blender.
- Blend Smoothie: Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, add more milk a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Sweeten to Taste: Taste the smoothie and add 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired, though vanilla yogurt usually provides sufficient sweetness.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass rimmed with graham cracker crumbs. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle shredded toasted coconut on top. Add an optional lime wedge for garnish.
Notes
- Use Siggi’s key lime yogurt if available for an authentic flavor; otherwise, vanilla or coconut-flavored yogurts work well.
- To keep the smoothie dairy-free or vegan, substitute regular yogurt with coconut-based or vanilla dairy-free yogurt.
- The spinach adds a vibrant green color and a sneaky veggie boost – you can increase up to 2 cups without affecting the taste.
- For added protein, mix in a scoop of vanilla protein powder such as collagen peptides or plant-based protein.
- Make ahead by doubling the recipe and storing in the freezer for convenient smoothies anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coconut key lime pie smoothie, key lime smoothie, healthy key lime pie, dairy free smoothie, creamy lime smoothie, protein smoothie, tropical smoothie
