Toasted Coconut Shake with Lime (Thick and Creamy)
Thick and creamy, this coconut shake is packed with bold, nutty coconut flavor. Made with full-fat coconut cream, balanced with a splash of lime, a pinch of salt, and toasted coconut flakesfor the perfect milkshake texture and sweetness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup canned full-fat coconut cream * see notes
- 1 ½ cups Vanilla Ice Cream
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- pinch salt
- 1 frozen banana optional, adds natural sweetness and thickness
- ½ cup coconut flakes unsweetened
- ice cubes
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Instructions
- Toast coconut flakes: Preheat oven or toaster oven to 325°F (160°C). Spread coconut flakes evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 5–7 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning.
- Blend coconut cream and flakes: Add canned coconut cream and¼ cup of the toasted flakes to a high-speed blender. Wait 5 minutes to allow the flakes to soften, then blend for 60 seconds until smooth. 📍Reserve the remaining ¼ cup of coconut flakes for garnish
- Add ice cream, lime juice, and salt: Add ice cream, fresh lime juice, and a pinch of salt to the blender. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until creamy and smooth.
- Adjust texture: Add about ¼ cup ice cubes and blend briefly to chill and thicken. For a thinner shake, reduce ice or chill coconut cream before blending.
- Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: The BEST way to use leftovers is to pour leftover coconut shake into an ice cube tray and freeze. Then reblend later or add to coffee or hot cocoa. Alternatively, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 hours. The shake will thin as the ice cream melts.
Substitutions: Use coconut milk for a lighter texture (less creamy). For vegan/dairy-free, use plant-based ice cream. Frozen banana is optional and controls sweetness and thickness.
Why Add Lime and Toasted Coconut? The splash of lime juice cuts through the richness and brightens the shake, while toasted coconut flakes add depth and texture for a balanced flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drinkCalories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 7gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 27gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 74mgPotassium: 678mgFiber: 7gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin B12: 0.4µgVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 2mgZinc: 1mg
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