Usage coconut milk became the basis of the creativity of one Australian vegetarian girl, known on Instagram under the name Ami. The girl uses coconut milk like a canvas, adding fresh fruits, berries and flowers to it instead of the usual cereal or muesli. Due to this, the palette becomes so picturesque and attractive that the food in large bowls, where she lays out the prepared products, looks more like colorful still lifes or collages.
It should be noted that coconut milk is an excellent alternative to cow's milk, especially for people with lactose intolerance. It is widely used in Asian and Indian cuisine, for making cocktails and other soft drinks. Coconut milk contains many beneficial substances that help the body protect itself from infections and diseases. It is very beneficial for the skin and stomach - the delicacy is much better digested than regular cow's milk. In addition, coconut milk helps balance sugar levels due to the presence of manganese in its composition; relieves inflammation of the joints due to the presence of antioxidants; lowers blood pressure due to the presence of potassium and increases hemoglobin due to the high concentration of iron. (You can learn more about the benefits of coconut and coconut milk from the video at the end of the article).
Coconut milk is made by soaking the extracted coconut meat in hot water to create a thick coconut cream, which is then diluted. The liquid has a sweetish taste with refreshing exotic notes. Coconut milk is a common ingredient in Asian and Indian curries and soups.
For its nutritional value (the amino acids it contains make it possible to replenish the daily nutrients a person needs with just one glass of drink) and for its plant origin, coconut milk is highly valued by vegetarians.
Ami is a blogger from Sydney. She is a vegetarian and has made coconut milk the basis of her artistic photographs, which she posts on Instagram. Her coconut milk bowls, which she filled with fruits, berries and floral elements, quickly attracted the attention of tens of thousands of users. Not all of them are vegetarians, but absolutely everyone admires the colorful works of the Australian woman.
By following the link you can see how the girl organizes food styling - arranging food products from shaped cut fruits, creating her own exquisite compositions. She carefully selects colors, shapes and textures in the same way as when creating a collage or painting. In this case, the Japanese proverb that first a person “eats with his eyes” is very appropriate. So it's no wonder if you get hungry just looking at these creations of citrus, fruit and edible flowers, which Ami mixes to create exquisite shades of color such as purple and light blue.
Coconut yogurt, Majik blue fruit powder, dragon fruit and edible flowersIf you want to try making your own milk and fruit collage, Ami generously shares her culinary secrets. She often posts recipes in the captions on her Instagram page.
The perfect breakfast or dinner for vegans and more! A gentle banana smoothie with coconut milk is an amazingly tasty and nutritious drink that can be prepared in just a few minutes.
So, we can conclude that it is simply impossible to think of a better and healthier breakfast. To make a banana and coconut smoothie, we will need:
Open the ripe coconut, pour the milk into a separate bowl, split 1/4 of the coconut into small pieces and grind with a blender until smooth. You must have a very powerful blender, it is important that the coconut turns into a homogeneous mass. If necessary, you can add coconut milk to the blender bowl to make blending easier.
Cut the bananas into large pieces (to make it easier to put in a blender).
Add bananas to coconut puree, add vanilla and water and beat again. Add water to taste, so as to turn the puree into a thick cocktail, but not lose the desired consistency.
A smoothie with coconut milk is a nutritious drink that will not only invigorate you and keep you in good shape all day, but also simply give you a good mood. Coconut milk goes well with fruits and berries, so you can make a dessert based on it to suit every taste.
The amount of liquid can be increased or decreased, it all depends on how thick the drink you prefer.
With blueberries. For one serving of smoothie with coconut milk, blueberries and banana you will need:
How to prepare: Beat all ingredients until smooth. Add ice last.
If you want to get a drink with a more delicate consistency, then instead, you can only use its pre-squeezed juice (for example, in a blender) without pulp.
With raspberries. Place half a glass of berries, 100 ml of natural yogurt, 100-150 ml of coconut milk, one sliced banana, 1-2 teaspoons of honey and a few fresh mint leaves into a blender bowl. Shake and pour into glasses. Decorate.
You can use milk purchased in cans or bags, or prepare it yourself. To do this, drain the water through one of the holes in the lower part of the fruit, then split it into two parts.
Using a sharp knife, remove the coconut flesh, grate it on a fine grater, place it in a container and pour boiling water in a 1:1 ratio so that the water level is level with the grated shavings. After half an hour, strain and squeeze the raw materials. Keep refrigerated. The product has a limited shelf life.
To prepare two servings of a nutritious drink with the most delicate texture you will need:
How to cook:
To make a coconut smoothie with frozen banana, place the sliced fruit in the freezer 30-60 minutes beforehand.
To prepare a drink with chocolate notes, you will need to combine slices of one small banana, 100 ml of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of cocoa and honey in a blender. The finished smoothie can be decorated with coconut flakes.
Smoothies give you the opportunity to simultaneously enjoy the taste of seemingly incompatible products. You will need:
How to cook:
Cardamom gives a special piquancy to the drink. The taste of the spice is difficult to describe in words; it is something both hot and delicate, with a refreshing effect. The aromatic spice slows down the aging process in the body, normalizes metabolism, strengthens the immune system, removes bad cholesterol, and is used to freshen breath.
Ginger is no less useful and also has a wide range of effects on the human body.
This recipe will certainly appeal to those with a sweet tooth, but it is worth noting that the drink has a calorie content of just over 450 kcal.
You will need:
How to cook:
Thanks to its rich vitamin and mineral composition, avocado (“alligator pear”) improves memory, reduces blood pressure, normalizes the functioning of the cardiovascular system, is a natural antioxidant, strengthens the immune system and increases the body’s resistance during the cold season, has a positive effect on the nervous system, and relieves fatigue. .
There are many options for an exotic drink. The simplest one is to mix coconut and mango milk, add water as needed, and sweeten with honey. There are also more complex recipes. You will need:
How to prepare: Grind flax seeds in a coffee grinder until coarsely ground. Place all ingredients in a blender and blend.
Another recipe: Blend 100 ml coconut milk, diced mango, banana, 1-2 scoops of vanilla ice cream and fresh juice of one lime until smooth. The tropical drink is ready.
Mango has long been a rare exotic fruit on our table. Its beneficial properties are extensive, but do not forget that it is not recommended to eat more than two medium ripe fruits per day. For those who decide to try it for the first time, it is important to know that it is a strong allergen.
To prepare this morning invigorating dessert you will need:
Smoothies are a healthy, tasty, low-calorie product. It is literally a storehouse of vitamins, micro-, macroelements and fiber, and the options for its preparation are countless. It all depends only on your imagination and willingness to experiment with taste sensations.
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Banana smoothie is becoming popular and the word smoothie is doing wonders. In fact, it is a thick drink made from fruits or vegetables with the addition of juice and milk, prepared in a blender.
Smoothies are prepared from fresh ingredients, so all vitamins, fiber, and nutrients are preserved. The base of today's smoothie will be banana. Banana is ideal for making smoothies due to its dense texture and taste.
The recipe is simple, coconut milk, banana, ice and you have a real tropical cocktail at home, even if it’s winter outside. Smoothies can be safely included in the healthy diet section, as the recipes contain natural ingredients. If you don't have coconut milk, replace it with regular milk, cow's milk, or soy milk.
To make a banana smoothie you will need a blender. Today, a blender is an indispensable assistant in the kitchen.
Coconut milk adds a unique tropical taste. Coconut milk is a versatile product that can be used in cooking, skin and hair care.
Many smoothie recipes include ice, but this is not necessary. The fact is that the first smoothies began to be offered in California in the 1930s, and there the climate is warmer. Add all ingredients to a tall glass, mix well with a blender and enjoy!
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Coconut milk and persimmon smoothie. What could be better than starting your day with fresh vegetables or fruits? And what could be better than starting your morning with a soft, gentle and pleasant drink - a smoothie? And what could be better if the smoothie includes coconut with its healthy fats and carbohydrates? Here is a simple and very healthy recipe for a raw food drink - a smoothie with coconut milk and persimmons.
Coconut milk 200 ml
Persimmon 100 gr
Rinse thoroughly and remove seeds and stems from the persimmon. Cut into arbitrary pieces.
For this dish, it is advisable to use soft or overripe persimmon varieties. Then the smoothie will be more tender.
Take coconut milk. For people following a raw food diet, I recommend fresh coconut. Canned coconut milk also works well.
Add coconut milk and persimmons to a blender. Grind all ingredients until smooth.
Our coconut milk and persimmon smoothie is ready
Bon appetit!
If we add 30-50% more persimmon to our dish, we may end up with a pudding instead of a smoothie.
Smoothie
Persimmon is not only a tasty fruit, but also healthy. Eating persimmon in the morning has a beneficial effect on digestion and treats indigestion. The content of fructose and sucrose allows you to nourish the body with healthy carbohydrates and give energy