Coconut water fans, you need to check out these smoothie recipes

<p>Last year the whole world went mad for coconut water &ndash; the super refreshing drink was flying off the shelves as people looked for something to quench their summer thirst.</p><p>And now Asda have launched their own<a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/coconut-water/asda-coconut-water/910001925926" target="_blank"> coconut water</a> in time for the spring and summer months.</p><p>We love drinking it just on its own, but did you know that it&rsquo;s also delicious in a smoothie?</p><p>Try adding it to your favourite smoothie blend to add a touch of tropical flavour, or try one of our delicious and refreshing recipes below.</p><p><h2>Pineapple and watercress smoothie</h2>If you&rsquo;ve never thought of putting watercress in a smoothie, you should give this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pineapple-and-watercress-smoothie" target="_blank">pineapple and watercress smoothie</a> a whirl. Mixed with super ripe pineapple, ginger, lime and coconut water, the watercress adds a bitter note to the sweet fruit flavour.</p><p><img alt="pineapple-smoothie__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pineapple-smoothie__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Ginger carrot smoothie</h2>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ginger-carrot-smoothie" target="_blank">delicious smoothie</a> is made by soaking cashew nuts in coconut water overnight, then blitzing with carrots, ginger, lemon and turmeric. The cashews give the drink a lovely creamy texture and the coconut water adds a touch of the tropical. Plus the ginger is a great way to give a zing to your morning routine. Give it a try for breakfast for all the family.</p><p><img alt="carrot-and-ginger-smoothie__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/carrot-and-ginger-smoothie__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><h2>Cheat's frozen smoothie</h2></p><p>If you don't have fruit in the fruit bowl but you're craving a smoothie, then you need to pick up these frozen smoothie mixes. </p><p>Pick up a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/fruit/asda-summer-fruits-banana-smoothie-mix/910002339345" target="_blank">summer fruits and banana smoothie mix</a> &ndash; with strawberries, blackcurrants, blackberries, raspberries and sliced banana, or a <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/fruit/asda-mango-pineapple-smoothie-mix/910001932638" target="_blank">mango and pineapple smoothie mix</a>. Instead of blitzing with apple juice, try coconut water instead and enjoy your fruity fix in a matter of seconds.</p><p><img alt="asda-frozen-smoothies" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/asda-frozen-smoothies_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Stock up on <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/coconut-water/asda-coconut-water/910001925926" target="_blank">coconut water</a>, frozen <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/fruit/asda-summer-fruits-banana-smoothie-mix/910002339345" target="_blank">smoothie mix</a> and <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/search/fruit" target="_blank">fresh fruit</a> online, or pop into your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>. Happy blitzing!</em></p>

The new coconut water smoothies you have to try

By Asda Good Living,22nd March 2017

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