Coconut Water Smoothie

Yumna Jawad

Updated Jun 19, 2025

5 from 9 votes

This green kale coconut smoothie is made with coconut water, fresh kale, bananas, and natural sweeteners. Nutritious and delicious!

Jump to Recipe ▼Pin
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Comments
2

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.

Save this recipe!
Type your email & I’ll send it to you!

Jump to Section

I love coconut water!

I really enjoy coconut water, especially when I’m feeling dehydrated or just run down. And if I’m hungry too? This coconut water smoothie is what I make. It’s cold, hydrating, and has just enough going on to actually fill me up.

I usually keep a few frozen bananas in the freezer for smoothies like this, and the rest is pantry stuff: dates, cinnamon, maybe some kale if I have it. It’s not overly sweet, and I love that I can sip it slowly without feeling like I’m drinking dessert.

Happy Cooking!
– Yumna

Coconut Water Smoothie Ingredients

Ingredients for recipe: coconut water, almond milk, kale, banana, dates, shredded coconut, and cinnamon.
  • Unsweetened almond milk: Swap for your favorite dairy-free milk of choice. I also like using coconut milk.
  • Coconut water: Use unsweetened coconut water.
  • Frozen banana: I highly recommend using frozen banana; it adds a creaminess and makes it extra cold without watering it down with ice.
  • Kale: Use chopped kale or baby kale. If using regular kale, remove the stem before blending, it can be bitter. You can also use baby spinach if you prefer.
  • Unsweetened coconut: If you only have sweetened coconut, you can use it, but I might cut down on the dates so it’s not too sweet.
  • Pitted dates: If you do not have any, use 1 tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.
  • Cinnamon: Just a little goes a long way.

How to Make Coconut Water Smoothie

Ingredients before blending.
Step 1: Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender.
After blending.
Step 2: Blend until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
Kale Coconut Smoothie.

Coconut Water Smoothie Recipe

Author: Yumna Jawad
5 from 9 votes
This coconut water smoothie is made with coconut water, fresh kale, bananas, and natural sweeteners.
Pin Print
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings2 servings
Email This Recipe
Enter your email and I’ll send this directly to you. Plus you’ll get new recipes from me every week!

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1 cup chopped kale
  • ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 4 dates pitted
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender, and blend for 1-2 until you get a smooth and creamy texture.
  • Taste the smoothie, adding more milk if it is too thick or adding more sweetener if it’s not sweet enough. Pour into a cup or mason jar. Enjoy immediately, or store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Equipment

Notes

Storage:
Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh but if you have any leftover coconut water smoothie, store it in an airtight container like a mason jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. If needed, blend again before drinking.
To freeze, transfer the smoothie to a freezer-safe container, leaving plenty of space to allow for expansion during freezing. Seal the container and place it in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, thaw in the fridge and shake or blend to incorporate any separated ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 232kcal, Carbohydrates: 34g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Sodium: 393mg, Potassium: 787mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 3389IU, Vitamin C: 40mg, Calcium: 360mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.

Did You Make This Recipe?
Leave a comment below!

Recipe Tips

  1. Follow the order of ingredients. First, add the liquids to the blender, followed by soft and moist ingredients, and lastly, solid ingredients. This gives a well-blended, smooth, and consistent texture in your smoothie.
  2. Taste and adjust as needed. Add more dates for sweetness, a dash of extra cinnamon for extra warmth, or a splash of coconut water to thin out the consistency.
Close up over the top of one glass of kale coconut smoothie to show green color and shredded coconut and cinnamon garnish on top with another glass nearby.

More Smoothie Recipes

5 from 9 votes (8 ratings without comment)

Rate and comment

Recipe Rating




Comments

  1. Maria says:

    Love!!!! Where did you get these cups?

    Reply
    1. Yumna J. says:

      Hi Maria, you can find the cups here! So glad you enjoyed the smoothie!

      Reply