The words “sun”, “March”, and “Washington” aren’t terribly synonymous and all that beautiful sunshine we had this weekend was getting me in a tropical mood. Â So I pulled out my blender and enjoyed a yummy smoothie with my family. Â A coconut, mango, banana smoothie.
Coco-Ma-Nana Smoothies. Â Ohhhh, yeah!
Had Barry tried this smoothie before recording his 1978 classic, it might have gone something like this:
At the Copa (Co!) Copacabana (yeah!)
The hottest spot north of Havana (come!)
Drink a Coco (Co!) Coco-Ma-Nana
Smoothies and passion
are always the fashion
at the Copa…you’ll fall in love!
Sing it for me, Barry.
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- 1 large very ripe banana, sliced and frozen
- 1 cup ripe mango, cubed and frozen
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk
- ½ cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
- 6 ice cubes, crushed (optional)
- Place all the ingredients except for the ice cubes in a blender and process until smooth. Add the crushed ice cubes, a bit at a time, and process for a few more seconds until the desired consistency is reached. Pour into two glasses and serve with a straw or spoon.
- For a less creamy smoothie substitute ½ cup orange juice for the yogurt.
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Mme de Fleuris says
Thank you, it was great! (As usual). I always come to your site as reference and to know whether lm on the right road. I was wondering about a nice and tasty summer Mango Lassie or just Lassie recipe. Merci!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thank you very much for the compliment, Mme de Fleuris! Yes, my mango lassie recipe is on my “to publish” list :)
Heide M. says
I’ll have to try this. Sounds perfect and healthy for breakfast.
The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Heide! Coconut, mango and banana are always a winning combination!
Tori says
that looks amazing! i have a couple mangos that are finally ripening. perfect timing to post this recipe :) thank you!
The Daring Gourmet says
Thank YOU! But make sure you sing the song while you’re making it – that’s the secret, unlisted ingredient that makes the smoothie ohhh so much better! :)
Tori says
oh, of course! :) i was humming it just now as i was commenting :P
The Daring Gourmet says
Barry would be so proud :)