Make Your Morning Festive With This Dairy-Free Coquito Smoothie

We’ve got all been there. Usually, someplace in the middle of the holiday season, you find yourself wanting to begin out your day with a swig of eggnog straight from the carton. Go ahead—we will not resolve. Nonetheless this eggnog-inspired smoothie makes a higher breakfast.

Looking for to coquito, the Puerto Rican trip punch, for steering, this creamy and rich smoothie happens to be dairy and egg free; a little bit of bit lighter (and much a lot much less boozy) than what you served at your trip celebration.

Coquito is often 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 could possibly be the easiest liquid for mixing proper right here. However, since most canned coconut milk will separate when refrigerated and I wanted a pleasing 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 completely different non-dairy milks, it is nonetheless pretty extreme in fat (that’s issue!) and presents 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 further sweetness, creaminess, and the physique that may typically come from eggs, this smoothie manages to be amazingly thick and creamy, with out feeling too heavy.