Can't get enough of fruity kombucha smoothies? This coconut strawberry kombucha smoothie recipe combines summertime flavors into a healthy and delicious beverage. Add a touch of ginger for warmth, and this smoothie will become your new favorite.
While the creaminess of bananas and the sweetness of strawberries provide a sweet and careful balance, the coconut shreds add texture and bring out a nutty and mild flavor that’s good for you and your taste buds.
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Coconut Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 Serving 1x
Description
This recipe utilizes black tea kombucha and fresh fruits to bring out the best flavors. It’s not only a delicious treat to enjoy any time of day, but it also packs a probiotic punch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces of black tea kombucha
- 1⁄2 banana
- 1 cup strawberries
- A handful of ice cubes
- 1⁄2-inch ginger knob
- 3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- Put the strawberries and ginger in a high-speed blender and blend for 5 seconds.
- Add the banana, coconut flakes, and ice. Blend for 10-15 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
- Stop blending and pour the smoothie into a serving cup.
- Garnish with chia seeds, banana slices, raspberries, blueberries, or coconut shreds. (Optional)
- Enjoy!
Notes
Black tea kombucha is my choice for this recipe, but white or green tea kombucha works well, too.
If you use frozen bananas and strawberries, don’t add ice.
You can use freshly grated or store-bought, packaged coconut shreds in equal amounts.
Add a few tablespoons of almond or coconut milk to make it creamier.
Coconut shreds go rancid quickly if not stored properly. Before mixing, uphold proper storage practices by keeping them in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to six months that way.
Make a smoothie bowl by adding a few extra ice cubes to the blender. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top it with granola, peanut butter, cacao, hemp seeds, etc.
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
What Does a Coconut Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie Taste Like?
This vegan kombucha smoothie tastes like a tropical paradise in a cup! The combination of strawberries and bananas provides an addicting creamy sweetness. The mild coconut flavor rounds out the sweetness and adds a nutty flavor. The ginger root offers a gentle warmth just short of overpowering the other flavors.
Of course, the black tea kombucha base also provides a subtle sour tartness familiar to many booch brewers. This kombucha smoothie has a rich complexity that highlights each ingredient’s unique taste.
What Are the Health Benefits of a Coconut Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie?
It’s no secret that kombucha is a superfood full of good bacteria. From its immunity-boosting properties to its ability to speed digestion, drinking raw kombucha even once a day can be a significant step towards better health.
Furthermore, the rest of the ingredients found in this smoothie recipe also contain some impressive health benefits.
- Contains phenolic compounds that protect cells.
- Promotes blood sugar control.
- Blocks the growth of harmful bacteria.
- Is high in iron, manganese, and other minerals.
- Minimizes GI issues like constipation.
- Is a good source of antioxidants like dopamine.
- Reduces heart disease risk.
- Is a good source of prebiotic nutrients.
- Are rich in vitamin C.
- Reduce cancer risk.
- Lower diabetes risk.
- Strengthen brain power.
And if that wasn’t enough, ginger is also a healthy way of improving digestion and immunity.
How Much Caffeine Is In a Coconut Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie?
A single serving of coconut strawberry kombucha smoothie contains approximately 4 to 8 mg of caffeine. The caffeine content comes from the kombucha tea base, which is essential for fermentation.
How Many Calories Are In a Coconut Strawberry Kombucha Smoothie?
A single serving of coconut strawberry kombucha smoothie contains approximately 230 calories. The fruits account for most of the calories, with only about 15 coming from the kombucha.
Should You Make This Recipe with Young, Sweet Kombucha or Older, Sour Kombucha?
Both young and old kombucha works well for this recipe. The ingredients are pretty sweet on their own, and if you don’t want to be bombarded with an overly sweet flavor, you can get away with fermenting the kombucha a little longer.
That said, some of us have uncontrollable sweet tooths (myself included) and prefer young kombucha. Either way, these are just preferential differences. Go with your gut and enjoy a kombucha smoothie however you’d like.