Four ingredients and one minute of preparation are all it takes to turn a young coconut into a rich, comforting dessert smoothie. The banana brings creaminess, the maca a slightly malty note, and the quinoa flakes a texture that satisfies without weighing you down. Served with a drizzle of honey and a few cacao nibs, it becomes a real little treat. A smoothie you can make even on the busiest days.
Coconut dessert smoothie with banana and maca
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Ingredients
- 1 young coconut (water and flesh)
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon maca powder
- 30 g quinoa flakes
- honey and raw cacao nibs, to garnish (optional)
Method
- Open the coconut and strain the water to remove any pieces of shell.
- Clean the coconut flesh of any remaining husk.
- Blend the coconut water and flesh with the rest of the ingredients.
- Serve immediately.
Tip
Use a young coconut that is very fresh and cold: this is what gives the best texture and flavour. If your coconut yields little water, top it up with a splash of plant milk rather than ice, which would dilute the taste. The quinoa flakes can be blended in from the start for a perfectly smooth drink, or added just before serving if you like a bit of crunch.
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FAQ: your questions about the coconut dessert smoothie
Which fruit goes well with coconut?
Coconut works particularly well with soft, creamy fruit: banana first of all, but also mango, pineapple, papaya or a really ripe peach. Berries work too, giving a sharper result and a lovely colour. Avoid pairing coconut with a whole citrus fruit, whose acidity curdles that creamy texture. In this recipe, the banana acts as much as a binder as a natural sweetener.
How do you use quinoa flakes?
Quinoa flakes are used like any cereal flake, with the difference that they are naturally gluten free. Raw, they blend straight into a smoothie or swell for a few minutes in plant milk for a no-cook porridge. They also go into bar mixtures, raw tart bases and vegetable patties. Allow 30 to 40 g per serving for a smoothie that really keeps you going.
What recipes can you make with quinoa flakes?
Beyond smoothies, quinoa flakes make a good homemade muesli, soaked overnight with dried fruit and plant milk. Finely ground, they replace part of the flour in raw bites or energy balls. They also thicken a raw vegetable soup and bind patties made from grated vegetables. Their flavour is discreet, which makes them easy to slip in almost anywhere.
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