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    Home » Recipes » Drinks, Juices and Smoothies

    Coconut Water Smoothie

    Published: Jan 8, 2016 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Coconut Water Smoothie w/ Berries & Spinach - the perfect smoothie to rehydrate you and load you up on nutrients after an illness. Or to keep you feeling your best any time of the year!

    This coconut water smoothie loaded with berries, greens and lots of other healthy ingredients to rehydrate you and make you feel your best! A great recovery smoothie to bring you back to wellness.

    A purplish pink Coconut Water Smoothie in a glass jar with a metal straw.

    Coconut water is full of natural electrolytes to hydrate and energize you. If you’re feeling run down, need an energy boost, consumed too much sugar, or just need to sip on something yummy, this coconut water smoothie is just the thing you need! It’s so delicious!

    Two glasses of Coconut Water Smoothie on a blue dish cloth. One smoothie has a metal straw in it.

    Ingredient notes

    Let’s run down the list of ingredients in this yummy sip and what they bring to the table:

    Coconut Water: calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc, B vitamins, potassium.

    Cranberries: manganese, vitamin C, fiber, vitamin E. (Love cranberries? Check out my Cranberry Smoothie!)

    Blueberries: vitamin K, manganese, fiber, vitamin C.

    Spinach: vitamin K, vitamin A, folate, magnesium, iron, B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, fiber, zinc, protein – this list goes on and on, I’ll just stop there! (Want more Blueberries and Spinach? Check out my Blueberry Oatmeal Smoothie!)

    Banana: vitamin B6, fiber, potassium, copper.

    Chia Seeds: fiber, protein, omega-3s, calcium, zinc, B vitamins. (Need more ideas for chia seeds? Check out my Tahini Dark Chocolate Granola Bars!)

    Cinnamon: manganese, fiber, calcium.

    Ginger: anti-inflammatory, provides nausea relief, boosts immune system.

    Overhead view of two Coconut Water Smoothies in glasses on a blue dish cloth surrounded by fresh spinach leaves and cranberries.

    Basically, this coconut water smoothie is loaded with some of the world’s healthiest foods. It is surely the cure for what ails you!

    The sweetness of the banana and blueberries balance out the tartness of the cranberries, making this delicious beverage neither too sweet, nor too tart. The spices bring a nice warming and calming flavor.

    How to make the recipe

    As with most smoothies, just place all ingredients into a high speed blender and purée until smooth.

    Purplish pink Coconut Water Smoothie with a metal straw in front of another coconut water smoothie with no straw.

    More vegan smoothies

    • Strawberry Apple Smoothie
    • Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
    • Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
    • Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
    • Mango Kiwi Smoothie
    • Creamy Clementine Smoothie

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    Coconut Water Smoothie

    This coconut water smoothie loaded with berries and spinach is the perfect thing to rehydrate you and fill you up with up with nutrients after an illness. Guaranteed to make you feel your best any day of the year! Not too sweet and not too tart, it’s the perfect balance of healthy and delicious!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks, Juices and Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 261kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups pure coconut water
    • 1 ripe banana
    • 1 cup frozen cranberries
    • 1 cup frozen blueberries
    • 2 cups loosely packed fresh spinach leaves
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    • 2-3 ice cubes optional

    Instructions

    • Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 2095mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 15350IU | Vitamin C: 123.8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 7.6mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Annika says

      February 22, 2022 at 11:05 am

      Absolutely loved this smoothie! The flavor was perfect! I will need to keep these ingredients on hand and make regularly:) Will for sure be checking out the other ones to try!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn Sebestyen says

        February 22, 2022 at 11:21 am

        That’s great to hear, Annika! Thank you for your feedback.

        Reply
    2. Megan says

      July 19, 2018 at 7:01 am

      Can the spinach be replaced with kale?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        July 19, 2018 at 8:57 pm

        Yes, for sure! Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Summer says

      January 12, 2018 at 8:06 am

      Made this, this morning. Btw amazing. Just using it as a reboot from a long week at work and working out. I can’t find cranberries in my small town. So I bought organic raw cranberry juice. Turned it into cubes and blended away lol. If there’s a will there’s a way.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 12, 2018 at 11:20 am

        Ice cubes made from cranberry juice is SO SMART!! I actually have some Tart Cherry Juice in my fridge that needs to be used up and I think I will do that. Thanks! So glad you loved the smoothie!

        Reply
    4. Maxie says

      June 09, 2017 at 12:27 pm

      I make ice cubes from the coconut water. I have to watch raw greens and certain ingredients due to my hypothyroidism but interested to see how these flavors meld together.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 09, 2017 at 8:39 pm

        Hope you enjoy it, Maxie!

        Reply
    5. thelazyveganbaker says

      January 12, 2016 at 8:20 am

      I never thought of adding cranberries like that. Awesome idea. I have some I need to use too :-).

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 12, 2016 at 8:41 am

        I always have leftover cranberries. I buy so many in the fall….love them! They are great in smoothies! Thanks!

        Reply
    6. veggiesdontbite says

      January 11, 2016 at 10:24 pm

      I hope you’re feeling better by now! I totally agree that smoothies are a great way to pack in the nutrients. This one sounds delicious! Spinach is the one thing I always sneak in.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 12, 2016 at 7:09 am

        Thanks, Sophia! Definitely on the mend, though this lingering cough is killing me!! I’m not a huge fan of spinach raw or cooked (get wilted and mushy too fast) so sneaking it in smoothies is the way to go for me!! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Natalie says

      January 08, 2016 at 3:57 pm

      This is a super smoothie if I’ve ever seen one! I was expecting strawberries or raspberries, but cranberries are an awesome and different smoothie ingredient. Plus coconut water makes for next level smoothies. I love it straight up, but it makes smoothies extra sweet and bright!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 08, 2016 at 6:28 pm

        Thanks, Natalie! I’m actually not a fan of coconut water straight up, but you don’t even taste it in this smoothie. I just love how many electrolytes it has! Super good for you! And, yes, cranberries….so so yummy! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Linda @ Veganosity says

      January 08, 2016 at 8:41 am

      I’m so happy to hear that you’re feeling good again, Jenn. You really had it bad. 🙁 This smoothie sounds delicious. I love ginger in smoothies and of course, spinach.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 08, 2016 at 10:26 am

        Thanks, Linda! That one was definitely a doozy! Glad to be on the mend now!

        Reply
    9. Strength and Sunshine says

      January 08, 2016 at 8:25 am

      I’m glad you’re feeling better!!! Load up on the nutrients!! This would probably be the only way you could ever get me to drink coconut water! (Hate the stuff straight up!)

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        January 08, 2016 at 10:25 am

        Thanks! I don’t like it plain either, Rebecca! But, you don’t even taste it in this smoothie! You should try it!

        Reply

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