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Toasted Coco-Berry Smoothie

Toasted Coco-Berry Smoothie
YIELD: 2 smoothies

Strawberry Coconut Smoothie with Medjool Dates | Creamy Tropical Drink 

Treat yourself to a creamy and naturally sweet smoothie with medjool dates featuring the delicious combination of strawberries, coconut, and banana. Natural Delights Medjool Dates add rich caramel-like sweetness to this simple five-ingredient blend, while yogurt and fruit create a smooth and satisfying drink perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a refreshing treat.

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup Cabot plan Greek-style yogurt
  • 2 Natural Delights Medjool Dates, pits removed
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup California Giant strawberries, stems removed, frozen

Preparation

  1. In a blender, blend the toasted coconut flakes so that they are powder-like.
  2. Next, add the yogurt, dates, banana, and strawberries and blend till smooth.
  3. Top with fresh strawberries and toasted coconut flakes.

*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber. The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy to the body over a longer period of time.