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How to make the coconut cloud smoothie: a gorgeous blue and white swirled smoothie from LA grocery store Erewhon currently going viral on Tiktok.

I made the viral Erewhon Coconut Cloud Smoothie, and I loved it!

I have an obsession with a cafe-at-home TikTok account. They are incredibly calming, with the pours of coffee, fluffy milk, and pretty swirls of syrup. So when I saw a smoothie that looked like a pretty blue sky complete with clouds come up repeatedly on my for you page, I had to make it for myself.

What is the coconut cloud smoothie?

The coconut cloud smoothie is a gorgeous blue and white swirled smoothie from LA’s organic, local, sustainable grocery store Erewhon. Think of Whole Foods but fancier and even more luxurious. It’s the kind of grocery store where you go to be seen if you know what I mean. They partnered up with influencer Marianna Hewitt and made this insanely popular coconut cloud smoothie for $17. It’s expensive and kind of a status symbol smoothie if you believe such a thing exists. What a world we live in!

How does it taste?

It actually tastes amazing! It’s creamy, fruity, filling, and not too sweet, with a hint of vanilla. If you love smoothies, you’ll love this one. It’s full of collagen and spirulina for health. Collagen helps with joints and skin, and spirulina helps stimulate the immune system and boosts energy. This smoothie is a thick one, and I am here for it.

What is in the coconut cloud smoothie?

When you go to Erewhon, there’s a sign that tells you precisely what is in the coconut cloud smoothie:

• MALK vanilla almond milk. They use MALK brand vanilla almond milk at Erewhon, but you can use any almond milk you like.
• Coconut cream. Thick coconut cream is critical here; placing it in the fridge overnight helps it whip up thick and creamy. Make sure you get coconut cream, not coconut milk.
• Avocado. Frozen avocado adds healthy fats and creaminess.
• Almond butter. Almond butter adds a hint of nuttiness and protein.
• Banana. Essential in all smoothies to add sweetness and heft. Make sure you freeze your banana!
• Blue Majik spirulina. Spirulina is what makes this smoothie so amazingly blue. It’s a superfood that you’ve probably seen green before, but the blue version is beautiful. A little goes a long way!
• Pineapple. Frozen pineapple chunks are unique; they add tartness and sweetness.
• Vanilla collagen. Collagen will help with your joints and skin. Available online.
• Vanilla stevia. You can use regular sweeteners, but this adds vanilla flavor. If you don’t have vanilla stevia, go with your sweetener and vanilla extract.

How to make the coconut cloud smoothie

1. Prep. You’ll want to pop your coconut cream in the fridge overnight and freeze your avocado, banana, and pineapple. Cutting, then freezing the fruit will ensure that your smoothie is thick and creamy without using ice.
2. Whip. The next day, whip up the coconut cream until fluffy. You can use a whisk or a coffee frother. Spoon coconut cream into the bottom of your glass and reserve a bit for topping off your smoothie.
3. Streak. Add a generous sprinkle of blue Majik spirulina around the inside of the glass and set aside.
4. Blend. To a blender, add the almond milk and the remaining coconut cream along with the frozen avocado, banana, pineapple, almond butter, collagen, vanilla extract, blue Majik, and sweetener to taste. Blend until thick and smooth.
5. Pour. Pour the smoothie into the prepared glass, then top with the coconut cream. Enjoy!

Ingredient substitutes

• Almond milk: can be substituted for any milk or milk alternative.
• Coconut cream: You can use vanilla coconut yogurt and not whip it.
• Almond butter: any nut butter can be substituted.
• Vanilla collagen: if you’re not looking for the health benefits of collagen, you can leave this out.
• Blue spirulina: unfortunately, there’s no substitute for this; if you want the coconut cloud smoothie, this is a must-buy. The package is tiny, but you only need a little. If you go to a health food store, they might also sell small individual containers.

Alright, that was a lot about just a smoothie. I hope you try this smoothie if you’re not in LA and dreaming of blue skies!

xoxo Steph

 

Coconut Cloud Smoothie

A gorgeous blue and white swirled smoothie

Serves 

4.85 from 20 votes

Prep Time2 mins

Cook Time3 mins

Total Time5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coconut cream cold
• 1/3 cup vanilla almond milk
• 1/2 avocado frozen
• 1/2 banana frozen
• 1/4 cup pineapple frozen
• 2 tsp almond butter
• One scoop of vanilla collagen powder
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp blue majik spirulina plus extra
• vanilla stevia or another sweetener to taste

Special Equipment

• blender

Instructions

• Use a whisk or frother to whip up the coconut cream until light and fluffy.
• Add 1/4 of the coconut cream to the bottom of a glass and reserve 2 tbsp for the top of the smoothie.
• Sprinkle blue Majik onto the sides of the glass and set aside.
• Place the almond milk, coconut cream, avocado, banana, pineapple, almond butter, collagen powder, vanilla, blue mix, and sweetener in a blender and blend until smooth and thick.
• Pour the smoothie into the glass and top with the reserved coconut cream. Enjoy!