Ever since we moved to the tropics I became a coconut addict. I even can't remember a day of not having one... that's how crazy in love I am with this tropical fruit. If you jumped on the coconut water health craze too and buying it in a carton in the grocery store... then I must shatter your dreams right there.... you are not drinking coconut water what so ever. It might be in there... but definitely in disguise.
I had coconut water from a carton or bottle in Belgium too and I really hated it! It tastes like.. well not like the real stuff that for sure.
Special thanks to my lovely neighbor for getting these out of our tree! Of course, we shared the bounty with him!
Time for a smoothie with coconut water, straight from the garden!
Watercress Mango Grape Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups watercress
1 cup mango chunks
1 cup grapes (red, green, or a mix)
2 oranges, peeled
1/2 avocado
2 cup fresh coconut water
Directions
- Add watercress and coconut water to a blender and blend until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and blend again. Add more coconut water or filtered water if needed
- Top with superfoods such as goji berries, oats, hemp hearts or cacao nibs if you like.
FYI: if you don't like a green, peppery taste use less watercress or use spinach instead.
Happy blending!
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PICTURE(s) TAKEN WITH FUJI X-M1