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Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie {“Fauxjito” Mocktail Option}

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Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie that’s dairy free! Plus a Non-alcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail! Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint. Add rum or keep it mocktail and paleo friendly!  This is one refreshing smoothie! 

Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail/mocktail you can get on board with. Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with creamy avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint.

I’ve always wondered who invented the boozy style smoothie. One thing is for sure, they are genius. They just classified booze as a health food. Kidding. Kinda.  But in all seriousness,  ever since I first saw this type of smoothie a few years back, I”ve been intrigued. The first “spiked” smoothie recipe I saw was a wine smoothie… or maybe it was a slushy? Of course I pinned but haven’t been able to try it. I’m a wine purist, what can I say? It just seems wrong to me. Haha. But Maybe some day.  Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothies on the other hand… .. oh so right!  In my humble opinion.

The coconut mojito smoothie I’m posting today is way more functional. Meaning, it’s delicious nutritious and has a “fauxjito” option. That’s code for non alcoholic.  Boozy or not, it’s creamy minty fresh goodness that everyone will love.

Smoothies are in full swing here. Ahem.. It was 90F yesterday. And Mojitos are definitely coming into season. Well, when are they not? It makes perfect sense to start practicing these refreshing combos in order to prepare for summer heat. Yes, that’s my logic.

Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail/mocktail you can get on board with. Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with creamy avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint.

But let’s back the boozy train up here. Mmm k? What exactly is in a mojito? Can we make it healthy? Glad you asked. I mean, glad I asked. 

A traditional mojito cuban cocktail consists of five ingredients: white rum, sugar, lime juice, sparkling water, and mint. The Mint sprigs are muddles with sugar and lime juice. Rum added and topped with soda water then garnished with mint leaves. 

Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option!

Now, here’s where I butcher the classic mojito cocktail a little bit to make it “healthier” and with a non alcoholic paleo option. GASP!  Shhhh… don’t tell the bartender I’m pretending to be a healthy mixologist.

Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail/mocktail you can get on board with. Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with creamy avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint.

For starters, we are going to say ADIOS to the white sugar. Let’s use maple syrup (or agave nectar) in this Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie instead. Ahh… So much better.

Second, we’re going to add in some healthy fats. Like avocado and coconut cream. That way our blood sugar stays a little more stable if you are having sugar/alcohol together. . You get my point. Food slows down alcohol absorption.

And third, we’re going to give everyone a “fauxjito” option without the real rum. You can either nix the rum all together or just use rum extract.

Fourth, whoops, I forgot there was a fourth. Lastly, we are going to blend it all together to make a huge batch to share. Wait.. is that healthy? Well yes and no. Yes, because you can serve smaller portions at a party or event.

And no because if you are like me and tend to drink straight from the blender, then this option might be dangerous if “spiked.” Unless you want to be slurping sideways and talking spanish after drinking half the blender.

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That could be fun, yes?

Haha, okay ya’ll, joking aside, let’s just grab a straw and get REFRESHED!

Oh and while we’re talking dairy free smoothies for summer, let’s add A Mind Full Mom Pina Colada Smoothie to the list. Alcohol option and mocktail option. I’ll take both!

Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail/mocktail you can get on board with. Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with creamy avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint.

Feeling more adventurous? Try this smoothie with Vanilla spiced rum added. You know rum has it health perks, right? If you forgot, just check out my pineapple hot toddy recipe. You’ll be happy you did!

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Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie

  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: 2 -3 1x
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Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie {“Fauxjito” Mocktail Option}

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 12 oz coconut milk or almond milk (light)
  • 1/2 cup vegan coconut yogurt (can use plain yogurt too)- see notes for coconut yogurt brand
  • 2 tbsp lime juice (more if you like it more tart)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 oz white rum or vanilla rum (fauxjito can use rum extract 1 tsp)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup frozen pineapple or pineapple juice concentrate
  • Mint leaves (8 divided)
  • ice- optional

Instructions

  1. Blend together all ingredients plus 4 -6 mint leaves. Save 2 mint leaves for garnish.
  2. Add ice if you want it more slushy.
  3. Garnish with mint leaves and extra maple syrup/lime if desired.
  4. Serve cold.
  5. For non alcoholic version, use 1 tsp rum extract or none at all.

Notes

I used so delicious plain coconut yogurt but greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt will work too.

Nutrition – Calories for just the fauxjito smoothie are around 215- 230. 13 grams fat, 17 carbs, 5 grams protein, and 8-10 grams sugar.

Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail/mocktail you can get on board with. Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with creamy avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint.

Okay smoothie lovers, have you ever tried a boozy smoothie? Do you still consider it “healthy.” Let’s all agree YES, health is all about moderation.

Favorite Mojito inspired recipe? I’ll share of few of mine I can’t wait to try!

PALEO Strawberry Mojito

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Creamy Mojito Popsicles

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Mojito Fruit Salad 

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Vegan Creamy Vanilla Coconut Mojito Smoothie plus a Nonalcoholic Fauxjito Option! A delicious and more nutritious cocktail/mocktail you can get on board with. Refreshing coconut mojito smoothie with creamy avocado, vanilla, maple syrup, coconut milk, lime, and mint.

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Photo of Lindsay Cotter of Cotter CrunchHi, I’m Lindsay!  Gluten Free Nutrition Specialist, food photographer and author of Nourishing Superfood Bowls, and meal plan guru! I’d love to know you more! Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and drop a comment below.

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  13. Blair says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    Mojitos are one of my favorite adult beverages at this time of year, and you know my love for smoothies. This is the ULTIMATE concoction! So delicious!

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  14. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    April 13, 2016 at 10:59 AM

    Well… you know I’d slurp this up in like 5 seconds flat. Especially with the avocado… mojitos are good with a side of guac. Why not just add it to the drink? Haha!

    Fun fact: there’s a bar in ATL that serves jack and coke slushies. They are fantastic. And dangerous.

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  19. Sarah says

    April 13, 2016 at 7:42 PM

    Cheers, it looks delicious! I am all over Mojito everything after the Mojito Iced Coffees in Cali! Can’t wait to get back next week and in the kitchen to finally finish photographing everything. In the meantime I have everything to make this.. maybe breakfast tomorrow before leaving?!

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  21. Jen says

    April 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM

    I’ve never had a boozy smoothie, but I need to remedy that like, now. I’m making a pina colda inspired smoothie today for the blog…but I might need to add a little booze! Can’t wait to try this recipe! 🙂

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  22. Michelle @ Vitamin-Sunshine says

    April 16, 2016 at 10:50 PM

    This is amazing Lindsay! I love spiked smoothies 🙂 My best friend back home and I used to get together and see what kinds of fresh fruit we could combine into delicious cocktails without adding sugar– but I don’t think anything we ever did could top this one 🙂 I am sharing this with her– we can make when I am home this summer!

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