Make Your Morning Festive With This Dairy-Free Coquito Smoothie

We have now all been there. Typically, someplace in the midst of the holiday season, you find yourself intending to start your day with a swig of eggnog straight from the carton. Go ahead—we won’t select. Nevertheless this eggnog-inspired smoothie makes a larger breakfast.

Attempting to coquito, the Puerto Rican trip punch, for guidance, this creamy and rich smoothie happens to be dairy and egg free; considerably bit lighter (and much a lot much less boozy) than what you served at your trip social gathering.

Coquito is usually made with some combination of canned coconut milk, evaporated milk, and condensed milk as a kick off point. I initially thought full-fat, canned coconut milk might be the best liquid for mixing proper right here. Nonetheless, since most canned coconut milk will separate when refrigerated and I wanted a nice chilly base, I went with the coconut milk in a carton—the sort you uncover inside the refrigerated a part of your grocery retailer. Relative to totally different non-dairy milks, it is nonetheless pretty extreme in fat (that is a wonderful issue!) and affords every richness and coconut style.

Maple syrup offers a balanced sweetness and mimics the caramel notes of darkish rum and bourbon, contributing deep style to the drink with none booze. Paired with the frozen bananas that current every additional sweetness, creaminess, and the physique that may often come from eggs, this smoothie manages to be amazingly thick and creamy, with out feeling too heavy.