Refreshing Coconut Orange Glow Recipe
This Refreshing Coconut Orange Glow is a creamy dessert that combines coconut cream with fresh oranges for a vibrant flavor.
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut cream
- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice from about 1 medium orange
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup use agave for vegan
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Optional Garnish
- shredded coconut
- extra orange zest
Instructions
Preparation
- Zest the orange carefully to capture the flavorful outer peel without the bitter white pith. Set the zest aside. Cut the orange in half and squeeze out fresh juice, measuring exactly ½ cup.
- Add the coconut cream, orange juice, orange zest, honey or agave syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into your blender.
- Blend the mixture on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes, scraping down the sides as necessary.
- Taste the mixture and add more honey or agave syrup if needed, blending briefly again.
- Transfer the mixture into serving glasses or small bowls, distributing evenly among the servings.
- Chill the glasses in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Garnish with shredded coconut and extra orange zest before serving.
Notes
For vegan diets, use agave syrup instead of honey. Use unsweetened coconut cream to control sweetness and fat content. Chilling is essential for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg
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