To start your day, or for a lift in your day, a refreshing coconut beverage is a quick and cleansing detox. Plus, with the addition of kefir—the most probiotic-rich food on the planet—you’ll also be supporting a healthy gut.
Tips
- Mix it up a bit and substitute pineapple or mango for banana.
- Coconut water is alkaline, so it helps eliminate toxins from your digestive tract.
Rosy Coconut Detox Elixir
Ingredients
- 2 cups (500 mL) coconut water
- 1 cup (250 mL) plain kefir
- 1 very ripe pear, cored and diced
- 1 small banana, peeled and sliced
- 3 ice cubes, or more if desired
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) peeled, grated raw beetroot
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fennel bulb
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped mint leaves
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) flax oil
- Thumb-sized piece gingerroot, peeled and minced
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) lime juice
- Mint, lime slices, and toasted coconut, for garnish
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories356
- protein8g
- fat19g
- saturated fat5g
- trans fat0g
- carbohydrates45g
- sugars28g
- fibre8g
- sodium335mg
Directions
01
Place all ingredients, except garnishes, in high-speed blender. Whirl on high until smooth and velvety. Divide among glasses. Garnish and serve.
02
If a high-speed blender is not available, whirl in conventional blender or food processor and strain into serving glasses through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag.
Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University
