Strawberries & Cream Shake

To celebrate berry season, this recipe combines juicy strawberries and vanilla cream, which are blended to perfection then topped with a scoop of extra cream.  Except this strawberry shake is made without traditional heavy cream; instead, it’s made with coconut cream.  Now I know you are probably thinking coconut cream sounds like a funky and messy concoction, but not to worry, it has a surprisingly delicious taste that is quite addictive.  Also, it’s easy to whip up with just some vanilla and sugar–a process that turns it into a puffy, white cloud of cream that is impossible to keep your spoon out of.

Not only is it delicious, but the amazing benefits of coconut make it a must-try food.  It’s rich in many essential vitamins and contains minerals such as calcium, iron, sodium, selenium, magnesium, and phosphorous.  It also contains lauric acid, which has disease-fighting, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.  Plus strawberries add even more amazing health benefits to this delectable treat, but since this is turning into a science lecture how about we get to the recipe!

Strawberries & Cream Shake

2014-05-12 13:46:59

Save Recipe

Print

Coconut Cream Ingredients

1. 1 can full-fat coconut milk chilled overnight
2. 1 tsp. vanilla
3. 4 tbs. organic sugar

Shake Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
2. 2 very ripe bananas, frozen
3. 1/2 cup coconut cream, fresh coconut meat, nut-cream, or an additional banana

Coconut Cream

1. Take chilled can of coconut milk out of the refrigerator and turn upside-down. Open and pour coconut water aside for later, then scoop the layer of cream into a medium mixing bowl. Add vanilla and sugar to the cream and use a mixer or a spoon to whip all ingredients together.

Strawberry Shake

1. If using frozen fruit, thaw slightly beforehand then add them with the coconut cream to a blender or food processor, and blend on low until mixture becomes creamy. Add liquid such as almond milk for a true shake consistency. Top with additional cream and berries.

Notes

1. For a coconut allergy, try substituting the cream with cashew or almond vanilla cream.

By Kristina Humphreys

Simple Sweets & Treats https://simplesweetsandtreats.com/

You might also like:

Maple Raspberry “Ice Cream” Banana Raspberry Cream Bowl Allergen-Free & Healthy Cake Batter Ice cream Sugar Cookie Shake