- Share + savor
I have a cookbook! - Buy Now
Coconut Cloud Smoothie
jump toRECIPE
This Coconut Cloud Smoothie is a creamy, tropical blue smoothie inspired by Erewhon’s celebrity-favorite wellness drink. Made with a blend of coconut, almond milk, avocado, pineapple, banana, and a swirl of Blue Majik spirulina powder, it’s as nourishing as it is beautiful. The combination of creamy ingredients and frozen fruit creates the perfect thick, frosty texture – best achieved with a high-powered blender.
While Erewhon’s smoothies are known for their sky-high prices, you can easily recreate this Instagram-worthy recipe at home for a fraction of the cost. Whether you’re drawn to its vibrant blue color, its nutrient-packed ingredients, or simply want a refreshing smoothie that feels like a treat, this recipe brings the California health-food favorite right to your kitchen. Craving more smoothie inspo? You’ll want to blend up my tropical green smoothie or mint chocolate chip smoothie.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Vibrant and eye-catching. The Blue Majik spirulina gives this smoothie its stunning sky-blue color that’s perfect for Instagram-worthy mornings.
- Nutrient-packed. With avocado, almond butter, pineapple, and spirulina, this smoothie is full of healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants.
- Creamy yet refreshing. The mix of coconut, banana, and almond milk creates a thick, frosty texture balanced by tropical fruit.
Key Ingredients in This Recipe
- Blue Majik – This spirulina product made from freshwater algae is lauded for its superfood-like qualities. It gets its naturally shocking color from the photosynthesis compounds in algae. It does stain so be careful around your clothes.
- Coconut cream – Coconut cream and coconut milk are similar and made from the same two ingredients: coconut and water, though coconut cream has a higher fat content which gives it a thicker, creamier consistency. For the thick cloud-like consistency chill the can of coconut milk overnight before whipping it. I recommend 365 by Whole Foods Brand or Native Forest (found at most grocery stores). Trader Joe’s brand does not whip well and gets grainy.
- Almond milk – While the original recipe calls for almond milk, a non-dairy alternative, whole milk or oat milk can also be used in this smoothie. You can also make your own almond milk at home.
- Almond butter – This nut butter is made from grinding whole almonds to a paste. Either crunchy or smooth almond butter can be used in this recipe though smooth provides a better texture.
- Fruit – This smoothie is made with a combination of avocado, banana and pineapple giving it a fruity flavor base. Avocado adds a creamy texture with no naturally occurring sugar. Pineapple adds a natural sweetness and tropical element. Banana also adds a thicker texture and natural sweetener with the addition of potassium.
- Collagen – Collagen powder is an animal-based supplement with amino acids to support protein levels. I like the Vital Proteins brand.
- Stevia – This natural sweetener made from the stevia plant is optional. Add a few drops if you prefer your smoothie on the sweeter side. You can also add a bit of agave or honey instead.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Special equipment
Blender – A high-power blender provides the best creamy texture to fully blend the frozen fruit and avocado. If you don’t have one, just blend a little longer and add a splash more almond milk.
Swaps and substitutions
- Though not as thick, coconut milk can be used in place of the coconut cream in this recipe.
- Use any combination of fruit in this smoothie in place of the pineapple, banana and avocado. I also love using mango or apple.
- Add a handful of greens like spinach or kale to your smoothie. Though be aware it will change the color, taking away the beautiful blue hue.
- Try adding some veggies like cauliflower for extra nutrients that you won’t even be able to taste.
Why You Should Freeze Your Fruit
Freezing the fruit prior to adding it to the smoothie negates the need for a lot of ice. It keeps it from watering down the smoothie too much. This enhances the flavor since less water is used and gives it a thicker frozen texture.
How to Prep this Smoothie Ahead of Time
Portion out ingredients into resealable bags and freeze until ready to use. In this case I recommend whipping the coconut milk and storing it in a mason jar or other airtight container. Then portion out the avocado, banana, pineapple, vanilla and collagen. Add the remaining ingredients just before blending.
How to Make a Coconut Cloud Smoothie (Step-by-step)
To make the coconut cream, chill a can of coconut cream overnight. Add the coconut cream to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a large bowl. Whip in the mixer or by hand with a whisk until it forms light peaks to give it the signature cloud-like consistency. Refrigerate and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Add ¼ cup of the coconut cream, the almond milk, avocado, banana, pineapple, almond butter, ¾ teaspoon of Blue Majik, vanilla and peptides, stevia (optional) in the base of a blender with the ice.
Blend on high until smooth.
Add the remaining coconut cream and Blue Majik to a large glass. Top with the smoothie mixture and serve immediately.
To Serve as A Smoothie Bowl
Serve this recipe as a smoothie bowl. I recommend reducing the amount of almond milk added to ½ cup for a thicker smoothie consistency. Blend as directed below and pour into a bowl rather than a glass and top with ½ cup granola and sliced fresh fruit like additional banana, apples and strawberries.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
Blue Majik is a blue spirulina powder derived from algae. It’s packed with antioxidants and gives this smoothie its bright blue hue.
Yes, for the best creamy texture you’ll want a high-powered blender that can fully blend the frozen fruit and avocado. If you don’t have one, just blend a little longer and add a splash more almond milk.
This smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending for maximum freshness and color. If you want to prep ahead, you can portion the ingredients into freezer bags and just blend with milk when ready.
If you can’t find Blue Majik, you can use regular green spirulina powder or you can simply omit it. It won’t be bright blue but will still provide the same nutrient boost.
Yes! This recipe is already dairy-free and vegan as written, using almond milk and plant-based ingredients.
Other Recipes to Try
If you enjoy this coconut cloud smoothie recipe, I recommend checking out these:
Tried it? Loved it? Tweaked it? Leave a review below and tell me how it went – I’m all ears (and always hungry).
Coconut Cloud Smoothie
Rate this Recipe
Equipment:
Ingredients:
- 1 (13.6 oz) can coconut cream
- ¾ cup almond milk
- ½ medium hass Avocado, pitted peeled and sliced
- 1 medium banana, sliced and frozen
- ½ cup diced pineapple, frozen
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon Blue Majik spirulina powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons collagen peptides
- 2 drops stevia (optional)
- ½ cup ice
Instructions:
- To make the coconut cream, chill a can of coconut cream overnight. Add the coconut cream to a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment or in a large bowl. Whip in the mixer or by hand with a whisk until it forms light peaks to give it the signature cloud-like consistency.
- Add ¼ cup (71g) of the coconut cream, the almond milk, avocado, banana, pineapple, almond butter, ¾ teaspoon of Blue Majik, vanilla and peptides, stevia (optional) in the base of a blender with the ice.
- Blend on high until smooth.
- Add ¼ cup (71g) of the coconut cream and Blue Majik to a large glass. Top with the smoothie mixture and serve immediately.
Notes:
Nutrition:
TAG ME ON INSTAGRAM TO BE FEATURED ON MY STORIES! @cookingwithcocktailrings
)
)
)
Not only is this beautiful, but so yummy and easy to make. It only gets prettier as you drink it, too. It’s like drinking a piece of art. I can’t wait to make your smoothie bowl version of this!
I’m so glad!! The smoothie bowl version is so good to! I had it for breakfast this morning! It’s so good with granola
this is so beautiful beverage. The way he explain the process step by step its Good.by the step process only we make beverage easily. thank you for posting these kind of blogs.
the blog is very useful for everyone thanks for updating. telecommunication utility service.
This smoothie was so pretty I almost didn’t want to drink it! Only for a second though. I couldn’t wait to try this vibrant sweet treat. It didn’t disappoint! I am so glad I bought the ingredients so I can make this over and over again.