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Coconut Blackberry Smoothie & eBook Giveaway!

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Coconut Blackberry Smoothie – there are greens in here, but you’d never know it! This Coconut Blackout Smoothie recipe comes from Becky Striepe’s eBook, 40 Days of Green Smoothies. Keep reading to get the recipe for this delicious dairy free smoothie and for a chance to win your very own copy of this eBook!

Coconut Blackberry Smoothie w/ 2 fresh blackberries and shredded coconut on top. One red and white striped straw and one pink and white polka dot straw in the glass. Shredded coconut surround the glass on the table.

When I gave up coffee last year, I replaced my morning cup pot of joe with a green smoothie or green juice. It’s a healthy habit that I’ve now been able to stick with several months. I love getting a big dose of greens in the morning. It helps me feel healthy and energized – a feeling that lasts throughout my day helping me make better choices all day long.

If you’re looking to start a green smoothie habit too, I’ve got just the book to help you – 40 Days of Green Smoothies by Becky Striepe: Kickstart your mornings with this 40 day program designed to develop your green smoothie habit!! Keep reading to find out why it’s so awesome, get the recipe for this dreamy blackberry smoothie, and enter for a chance to WIN a copy for yourself!

Two glasses of Coconut Blackberry Smoothie on a wooden board. Both glasses contain two straws, 2 fresh blackberries, and shredded coconut. More shredded coconut sprinkled on the board around the glasses.

Drink Your Greens

You know how healthy and nutrient dense leafy greens are and you also know that your kids (or you, for that matter) probably aren’t eating enough of them. Adding them to smoothies is the perfect way to hide them and still reap the nutritional benefits. Becky has mastered the perfect balance of sweet fruits and leafy greens so the whole family will enjoy drinking these. Each recipe makes enough for one – so you might want to double it up if your spouse is drinking, too, or if you’re serving littles.

My daughters just wandered over as I’m writing this and one pointed to the picture of the Coconut Blackout Smoothie saying “Yummmmm. I remember when we drank that!” I thought I’d ask for their thoughts on this particular smoothie to share with all of you. Here goes – C says, “Yummy. I LOVE this pink smoothie.” K says, “Mommy makes the best smoothies. Can we have that again one day?” There you have it – kid approved! (Side note – these little ladies turn 5 in 2 weeks. Time, please stand still!)

 

40 Days of Green Smoothies eBook cover

Photo Reprinted with permission from 40 Days of Green Smoothies, © Becky Striepe.

40 Days of Green Smoothies

40 days! That’s 6 full weeks of smoothie recipes, including this blackberry smoothie, to start your day off on the right track. Becky includes tips throughout the book to help you stay on track and make the most of your ingredients. She even includes weekly shopping lists for you. And most of the recipes in any given week share a lot of the same ingredients (and carry over to the following weeks) so your shopping lists are actually quite small.

Even though I’ve been on my own green smoothie kick for the last several months, I find myself falling into the habit of making the same ones over and over. My Coconut Water Smoothie w/ Berries & Spinach and my Superfood Smoothie have been in high rotation over here! I was super excited to try out Becky’s recipes and start adding some more variety to the mix!

Check out some of the super creative smoothie recipes you’ll find in this book:

  • Pineapple Parfait
  • Raspberry Beret
  • Spicy Mango Tango
  • Ginger Cherry Cream
  • Tropical Chocolate Milk
  • Beet Greens & Berries

Not to mention some of the classic flavors as well – all with added greens of course:

  • Strawberries & Cream
  • Blueberry Shake
  • My Apple Pie
  • Pumpkin Pie

There is so much variety in the book – your tastebuds definitely won’t get bored! Which one are you most excited to try?

Overhead view of two glasses of Coconut Blackberry Smoothies with red and pink straws, fresh blackberries and shredded coconut sprinkled on top.

Coconut Blackout Smoothie (Coconut Blackberry Smoothie)

I hope you love this Coconut Blackout Smoothie as much as we do. Trust me, if you like this one, you’ll love the rest too, so make sure to enter below to win a copy of 40 Days of Green Smoothies for yourself. And, as always, if you make this, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it!

Coconut Blackberry Smoothie
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Coconut Blackout Smoothie
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Becky says, "Lettuce has an even lighter flavor than spinach in a smoothie, so don’t be shy about adding a healthy handful. Most lettuce is pretty watery, so your lettuce smoothies will be a little thinner than the green smoothies you’re used to."
Course: Beverage, Smoothie
Cuisine: dairy free, egg free, gluten free, refined sugar free, soy free, vegan
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 260 kcal
Author: Becky Striepe
Ingredients
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen blackberries
  • 1/2 cup of lettuce
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/4-1/2 cup of water (as needed to get things moving)
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 3 ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Puree until smooth.
Recipe Notes

Reprinted with permission from 40 Days of Green Smoothies, © Becky Striepe. Notes from Veggie Inspired: I used part romaine and part green leaf lettuce for this smoothie that I had already chopped for a salad the night before. I like to grind my chia seeds in a coffee grinder before adding them to the smoothie to ensure there are no full seeds left. You can eat the seeds whole, I just simply prefer them ground.

Nutrition Facts
Coconut Blackout Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 42mg 2%
Potassium 628mg 18%
Total Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Dietary Fiber 14g 56%
Sugars 23g
Protein 6g 12%
Vitamin A 11%
Vitamin C 5%
Calcium 43%
Iron 10%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Don’t forget to Enter to WIN your copy of 40 Day of Green Smoothies!!
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More Dairy Free Smoothie Recipes to Love:

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Tropical Green Smoothie

Tropical-Green-Smoothie

Coconut Blackout Smoothie (a.k.a, Coconut Blackberry Smoothie) from 40 Days of Green Smoothies eBook by Becky Striepe. vegan, dairy free, gluten free, soy free, smoothies, clean eating, plant based

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    • Jenn S. says

      03/20/2017 at 7:08 am

      I agree that we are what we eat. All credit for this smoothie goes to Becky of Glue & Glitter though!

      Reply

  3. Denise Scammel says

    01/18/2017 at 3:45 pm

    Would love to get this receipt- not to mention the book?.
    Sounds delicious! Thank you for your healthy helps?

    Reply

  4. Heidi says

    01/17/2017 at 4:43 pm

    I need to get inspired with new smoothie recipes! I’d love to start with the cherry ginger cream!

    Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      01/17/2017 at 5:44 pm

      I love the name of that one! Sounds like something straight from a retro soda shop – yum!! Good luck, Heidi!

      Reply

  5. MichelleS says

    01/17/2017 at 2:16 pm

    My favorite ‘green’ smoothie is actually from Vitamix, it’s not too sweet and makes me feel great!
    Blend the following together:
    1/2 cup water
    1 cup green grapes
    1/2 cup pineapple chunks
    1/2 ripe banana peeled
    2 cups fresh spinach packed
    1/2 cup ice cubes
    Yum!

    Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      01/17/2017 at 5:42 pm

      Ooooh, grapes! I don’t think I’ve ever added grapes to a smoothie, but I love the sound of it! Considering I have a Vitamix, I probably have that same recipe sitting in my cabinet…ha! Thanks, Michelle!

      Reply

  6. Paige Wulfert says

    01/17/2017 at 12:13 pm

    these recipes look great! I just got a new blender and would love to win the ebook! Can’t wait to try the raspberry coconut one

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  7. Kimmy Ripley says

    01/17/2017 at 10:46 am

    I am new to this and would love some inspiration for green smoothies! I am so ready to get healthy this year.

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    • Jenn S. says

      01/17/2017 at 12:43 pm

      Great, Kimmy! This ebook would be perfect for you! In the meantime, search for smoothies on my blog – there are quite a few! 🙂 Thanks and good luck!

      Reply

  11. Sarah says

    01/14/2017 at 6:59 pm

    I LOVE my smoothies and a smoothie bowls! This looks simply delicious. I can’t remember the last time I had a blackberry smoothie and I have some in the freezer.

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  12. Liz King says

    01/14/2017 at 12:23 pm

    Hi Jenn, love your site! And thanks for all the smoothie recipes. I have been a smoothie lover for years and your post inspired me to get back on the wagon. I find it hard to drink cold stuff in the winter but hey I can go stand next to the heater vent!My favorite smoothie is a combo of frozen banana, a green leafy, some berries, some non-dairy milk, and a tiny shot of stevia. I’m not very precise in my measurements which leads to lots of surprises.

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    • Jenn S. says

      01/15/2017 at 11:31 am

      Thank you so much, Liz! Some of the best recipes come from just tossing in ingredients without measuring – love it!

      Reply

  13. Talia says

    01/14/2017 at 8:34 am

    I don’t really have a “favorite” one….I throw some fruit and a little bit of spinach in there and add liquid until I get it thin enough….maybe I need some actual recipes! But I can’t eat bananas, and most recipes use them as a thickener. Any possible substitutions???

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    • Jenn S. says

      01/14/2017 at 9:13 am

      Hi, Talia. Not all of them add bananas. Avocado, dairy free yogurt, nut butters, flax meal, and chia seeds are all great ways to thicken without banana. Or just use less liquid.

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      • Pam says

        01/14/2017 at 1:08 pm

        Do you have a suggested portion to substitute for each banana? I also can’t eat bananas and i find flax meal thickens up with time so judging the amount in the blender is tough.

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        • Jenn S. says

          01/15/2017 at 11:33 am

          I would start with a tablespoon and use less liquid. Pour the liquid in slowly while the blender is running and stop when you get the consistency you are looking for. Good luck!

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  15. Jenn S. says

    01/13/2017 at 7:35 pm

    Oh yes! I make something very similar, but I always add an apple to it. Definitely one of our faves too!

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  16. amanda -runtothefinish says

    01/13/2017 at 2:29 pm

    I totally go through phases where I am doing a morning green smoothie and then I stop for a week or so. I had one dally for like 2 years, so i’m not sure what changed.Maybe I need some new ideas like this ebook!

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    • Jenn S. says

      01/13/2017 at 7:34 pm

      Wow, 2 years! That’s commitment. I think you do need this book – get back into it! 🙂

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      01/13/2017 at 1:03 pm

      Yes! I love it. I’m currently sipping on the Chocolate Shake – sooooo good! Of course, my kids went crazy for this one too. I mean, chocolate!

      Reply

  19. Megan says

    01/13/2017 at 8:40 am

    WOW! This Smoothie looks delicious! I love blackberries in anything so I am super excited to try this! And 40 days of smoothies….count me in!

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    • Jenn S. says

      01/13/2017 at 8:55 am

      I love how creative they are too! She doesn’t just use kale and spinach…but things like chard and parsley too! Thanks, Megan!

      Reply

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