RECIPE: Key Lime Pie Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream from the Vega Team

1:10 PM Jenniferlyn 0 Comments

It is spring!  although if you live by me in Michigan it may not seem so apparent with the rain and cool spells that still have not quite loosened their icy grip on the Mitten state.  It is sad though when 36* outside feels like 50*.  The arctic blasts we have been inundated with over the past few months have really messed with my perception of what is cold!

Today's recipe inspiration was delivered right to my inbox from Vega.  Thoughts of Key Lime Pie remind me of cooling breezes blowing off of the ocean, and right  now that is where I want to be.  If you are worried about refined sugar, no worries here - the sweet comes from dates and a banana as well as your protein powder if it is sweetened.  The green color of the shake comes from spinach, which is a great alternative to any food coloring or artificial dyes. 

In true Florida style, I would consider serving this with a drizzle of raspberry sauce and call it dessert, or at least one amazing breakfast/post-workout recovery drink.  

Enjoy!  

Key Lime Pie Smoothie with Coconut Whipped Cream

April 2, 2014 
Our Key Lime Pie Smoothie is topped with a delicious coconut whipped cream to kick off the official arrival of Spring and the beginning of Earth Month. We whipped up this pie-meets-smoothie creation in celebration of all the bounty and freshness of Spring. This lime smoothie is not only fresh and tart, but the added coconut whipped cream makes it decadent too. This is a perfect smoothie to sit back with, enjoy the sunshine, and contemplate the warmer months ahead.


Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 serving French Vanilla Vega One or Viva Vanilla Protein Smoothie
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup spinach
  • 1 Tbsp key lime juice
  • Zest of 1 key lime
  • 1 Medjool date, pitted

Toppings

  • Crushed vegan, gluten-free gingersnaps or graham crackers
  • Optional: Vegan coconut whipped topping (see below)

Preparation

  1. Add all  key lime pie smoothie ingredients to blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Top smoothie with coconut whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps or graham crackers.
  4. Enjoy!

Vegan Coconut Whipped Cream

Ingredients

  • 1 can full fat coconut milk

Preparation

  1. Place unopened can in the fridge overnight
  2. Open (without shaking)
  3. Remove the top, thick layer of coconut milk and place in a bowl (reserve the liquid on the bottom for another recipe)
  4. Whip until creamy

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