We interrupt this regularly scheduled trip report to bring you a smoothie recipe, because 1) I thought you might enjoy the break given the acres and acres of ground we still have to cover and 2) OH MY GOD GUYS YOGURT.
First, I should point out that in no way to Chobani pay, bribe, coerce, or employ shady business practices so that I would write this post. I am just this genuinely excited to discover that they make a coconut yogurt flavor and it is AWESOME. So awesome, in fact, that after spooning up my first happy cup I immediately set my mind to new ways to consume it. Smoothie? No brainer!
Indeed, this could not be simpler; I’m almost guilty over the notion that I provide this as my own invention. I’m sure you could’ve thought of it yourself, no problem – but sometimes the brain needs a little nudge to get going, no?
If you can’t find the coconut flavor or prefer a pure mango taste, feel free to use vanilla or even plain yogurt instead, but I really liked the coconut in this recipe. It gave it a subtle richness with the coconut flavor at the back of the mouth, if that makes any sense. My point is: try it! (Unless you don’t like coconut, you whackadoodle; see “Other potential substitutions” below.)
TROPICAL GREEN SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen mango (or fresh mango + ice)
1 single-serve container of Chobani coconut yogurt
1/2 cup almond milk
A healthy handful of spinach (don’t be afraid – it’s good for you and you won’t taste it!)
Optional: a dash of honey
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Put mango, yogurt, almond milk, and spinach in blender. Blend. Tada!
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No, but seriously, before you pour it into a cup, taste it. Is it sweet enough for your liking? If not, add a little bit of honey, then blend again. You could also add a touch more almond milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
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Pour smoothie into an Alice-themed glass if you have one. If not, a regular glass will be acceptable, I suppose.
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Consume!
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| I know it would’ve been prettier if the glass had been full, but I had to taste it immediately. For science, you know. |
Other potential substitutions: If you don’t care for mangoes, I betcha frozen pineapple would work well too.
And if you’re one of those really, REALLY incomprehensible people who doesn’t like coconut, Chobani’s pineapple yogurt is my former-first-now-second-favorite so throw some of that in there instead and see what happens. Also, let me know next time you get a box of chocolates, because I’m happy to take your coconut pieces. Thanks!
If you try this recipe, let me know what you think! What are your favorite smoothie combinations?
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Green smoothies are quite seriously one of my greatest joys in life (and potentially even more so now that I know coconut Chobani exists… YUM). My favorite smoothie recipe actually uses cooked oatmeal to thicken it up, and it is divine! I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can sit in the sun and sip smoothies to my heart's content.
I've tossed raw oatmeal into my smoothie before, but never cooked! Interesting… I bet that would go nicely with common pie fruits.
Sounds great! After reading the Runner's World Cookbook, i've been known to put oatmeal in my smoothies as well. Bananas are always good and give a nice texture!
Ooh, yeah, bananas are a good call. Especially frozen!