3 Ingredient Coconut Shake Recipe
This coconut shake recipe has a generous helping of toasted coconut for a creamy, tropical milkshake.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Milkshakes
Keyword: coconut shake
Servings: 4
Calories: 510kcal
- 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2-2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes or shredded coconut
- 4 cup vanilla ice cream
Toast the coconut flakes or shredded coconut.
After the coconut has cooled, combine it in a blender with the coconut milk. Blend the coconut milk and toasted coconut until it’s smooth.
Add ice cream to the blender jar until it reaches the 5-cup line on the blender.
Blend the ice cream until it’s smooth. Then, divide it into 4 serving cups.
Garnish each milkshake with a bit of extra toasted coconut. Serve immediately.
- How to make toasted coconut flakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Spread the coconut in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake the coconut for 5-7 minutes, or until the coconut is a light brown color and smells nutty.
- How to make toasted shredded coconut:
- Pour the shredded coconut into a dry skillet and heat it over medium-low heat while stirring frequently.
- Continue stirring until the coconut is light brown and has a nutty smell.
- Additional topping ideas: whipped cream and/or maraschino cherries
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg