Banana and Coconut Smoothie

Name: Banana and Coconut Smoothie
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

June 08, 2016

Dark chocolate and toasty coconut elevate this smoothie to dessert status.

The tropical flavors in this banana and coconut smoothie get a fancy finish with chocolate-rimmed glasses.

Ingredients

Yield:2

2 ripe bananas, peeled and sliced
1 3/4 cups coconut yogurt
1 1/4 cups milk, chilled
2 Tbsp. maple syrup
1 oz. regular or dark chocolate
3 Tbsp. shredded coconut

Tools:blender
Glass:cocktail or soda
Garnish:melted chocolate, toasted coconut

Preparation

Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or the microwave, and toast the coconut in a dry frying pan just till golden brown. Dip the rims of two chilled glasses into the melted chocolate, then press into the coconut. Return glasses to fridge. In a blender, add the bananas, yogurt, milk and maple syrup and whir until frothy. A few drops of yellow food coloring can be added if desired, or extra maple syrup for a sweeter smoothie. Pour into prepared glasses.