Thursday, March 3, 2016

Chikoo Coconut Milkshake


I would pick a chikoo milkshake any day over other fruit based drinks. It has remained my favorite for years and my son seems to have caught the vibe and he favors it too. For today's chikoo milkshake version, I tried substituting coconut milk for dairy which makes it a vegan option besides adding a flavor layer. I prefer using the frozen chikoo from Indian stores over the fresh variety available to me locally which seem to be only good to break one's teeth. Besides the frozen fruit lends the chill factor without the need of adding ice cubes and diluting the drink. This creamy and yummy milkshake makes a quick and vegan breakfast / brunch option. And of course, for the regular milkshake version, coconut milk can be replaced by milk.

Ingredients: (Yield 2 servings)
1/2 cup chikoo / sapota pieces (I used frozen fruit.)
1 cup chilled coconut milk or as needed
Sweetener to taste

 Method:
* If not using frozen fruit, try to chill both the fruit and milk beforehand if possible.
* Blend all the ingredients to a puree and serve immediately. 
* If the fruit / milk is not chilled, add some ice cubes to the drink. 
 
This is going to be a part of Blogging marathon #62 under the theme 'coconut' and check here to find out what other marathoners are cooking today.
  
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21 comments:

  1. Padmajha3/03/2016 11:05:00 PM

    I make this too but with regular milk. Coconut milk in this shake sounds extra delicious!

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  2. Unknown3/04/2016 02:47:00 AM

    a very easy and healthy milk shake I Say. That too vegan

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  3. Priya Suresh3/04/2016 05:56:00 AM

    Omg, this shake is literally makes me drool, wat a fabulous combo,loving it.

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  4. annuswamy3/04/2016 06:36:00 AM

    My li'l one likes chikoo. Going to try this soon.

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  5. www.annapurnaz.in3/04/2016 11:05:00 AM

    It seems interesting..can we use milk instead of coconut milk

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  6. Usha3/04/2016 12:56:00 PM

    This is a nice way to start the day. Will pick up a pack of frozen chikoo next time I go Indian groceries.

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  7. Sarita3/04/2016 02:04:00 PM

    Chikoo coconut milk shake might have tasty delicious.. Where you got Chikoo frozen in US suma? Iam missing the fruit here badly.

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  8. Saraswathi Ganeshan3/04/2016 03:30:00 PM

    Never tried this combo. Sure coconut milk makes it more tastier then regular milk.

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  9. Sandhya Ramakrishnan3/04/2016 03:47:00 PM

    Coconut milk is an amazing idea to use in this shake!

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  10. rajani3/04/2016 05:57:00 PM

    I love to eat chikkoo as such, haven't got it into the blender jar yet. Looks like that would be good thing to do :-)!

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  11. Amara’s cooking3/04/2016 08:02:00 PM

    I love Chikoo, but never thought of making this combo. This is a must try:)

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  12. Suma Gandlur3/04/2016 08:36:00 PM

    Annapurna, you can absolutely replace coconut milk with regular milk in the recipe.

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  13. Suma Gandlur3/04/2016 08:41:00 PM

    Sarita, I live in Chicago suburbs and I find chikoo in frozen section in all Indian stores close by to me. In fact, I find even fresh ones in Mexican stores if I have the patience to look around.

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  14. Archana3/05/2016 10:39:00 AM

    I like chickoo shake never tried it with coconut milk though. Will try is asap.

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  15. cookingwithsapana3/05/2016 04:05:00 PM

    Chikko coconut shake sounds very flavorful.

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  16. Gayathri Kumar3/06/2016 04:55:00 AM

    Chickoo milkshake has been my fav since college days. This makes me so nostalgic.

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  17. Harini R3/07/2016 09:57:00 AM

    I always pass the frozen chikoo in the Indian store. I am sure my kids will appreciate the taste of this fruit.

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  18. vaishali sabnani3/08/2016 06:09:00 PM

    Now this one is super interesting ! Chikoo shake with coconut ! Wow ! Must be delicious .

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  19. Pavani3/09/2016 08:22:00 PM

    LOL about breaking a tooth with the fresh chikoo :-)
    Your chikoo shake with coconut milk sounds absolutely delicious.

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  20. Kalyani3/21/2016 04:46:00 AM

    Chickoo is my fav fruit too :) nice twist with the coconut milk

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  21. Srivalli4/02/2016 06:58:00 AM

    Wonderful idea to add coconut milk..looks so inviting for our hot days!

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