This was last night’s dessert.
I have made a mango smoothie before, and it even had coconut water in it! This one, though, came from the brilliant mind of Nellie. Talking smoothies the other day, she suggested one that mimics my favorite Thai dessert, mango coconut sticky rice.
Heidi adds coconut butter to her smoothies, and I could not believe I’ve never tried that, it sounded amazing. This was a perfect smoothie to add it to!
I remember vividly the first time I had mango sticky rice, and how much I loved it. I would make it at home, and while I did get better, it never tasted as good as the restaurant. When I was living and working in the Pearl District, I would walk to Tara Thai just for the mango sticky rice. Several times a week.
Thai mango coconut rice smoothie
serves two
2 cups rice milk
1 cup coconut water
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon coconut butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
shredded coconut, for garnish
Blend milks, water, mango, coconut butter and cinnamon until smooth. Garnish with coconut and cinnamon.
Nellie, when Jason and I go on our extended vacation and we get to park our RV’s next to each other, I’ll make sure I have the fixins for this. We can climb up to the roof, sit in the sunshine and drink our mango sticky rice out of straws!
Do you love the Thai mango sticky rice as much as I do?
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Lovin’ the flavors here- great pic… looks so refreshing!
thank you! and yes, very refreshing and summery!
I’ve never had mango sticky rice….but this sounds delish to me!
both are SO good!
Mango sticky rice was the FIRST thing Ryan ever made for me!!!! I’ll have to make this and keep it a surprise.
aw, DO it!!
how fun… maybe on a special anniversary or on the date he made it for you. or, a Wednesday! 
Here’s something I don’t understand: You used mango for it, and it turned out *pink*.
(Why? How??) It looks great, though! 
Never had sticky mango Thai rice …
it was really more of an orangey pink… although the first one I made with mango a while ago was more white, I think it did have a slight orangey too…
Okay, it must be something with my eyes then … (eek)
Great idea! I love unusual flavors like this. Looks delicious!
me too… drinking smoothies almost every day, I love to think up new combinations. this one will definitely stick around all summer!
I’m not a coconut fan, but I would love to sit on top of an RV and sip on one of these!
right?? doesn’t that sound so nice…
… I can’t believe Holly isn’t a coconut fan!? In fact, I couldn’t imagine anyone not loving coconut. There’s this guy at my work that gags at the thought of coconut. AH! I love it to pieces. I’ve never had mango sticky rice… but I bet I’d LOVE it! Your smoothie looks so beautifully delicious. I love adding mango to my smoothies (with raspberries)
I understand it… I love the flavor, but the texture I am MEH about… I bet you would LOVE the mango sticky rice – if you find yourself in a Thai place, LOOK for it!!
I NEED this! I really need to get some coconut butter. I’ve never had it before. How is it different from coconut oil? I love coconut flour, I bet that would be good in there too. I am such a fan of coconut!
coconut butter is kinda like the TOP of the oil, before you stir it??
it’s just a thicker consistency – similar flavor. coconut oil will work too! and YES to coconut flour!! I love that too.
What an interesting smoothie! Looks like a great flavor combination!
hi Maryea! (better than calling you MAMA?)
I love my smoothies, and this one is right up there now… I’ll definitely be making again. and again…
Oooh I’ve never had this before, it sounds sooo good!!
Thai sticky rice sounds amazing too, I’m sure I’d love it!
it really is so good. so SO good…
I *love* mango and sticky rice. To make it drinkable? Genius.
YES. I thought so too, then I made it. OOOOH YEAH yum!!
i want those straws!! i need those straws!!!
awesome possum, huh?? I’ll look for the source and let you know…
Funny story… I had never heard of the Pearl District till the other day… apparently it’s a more affluent part of town? I had a young gay male customer on the phone tell me that the only reason he drives to the Pearl District to go to the gym is so he can pick up older rich men!
I DIED laughing!! We had a pretty good rapport built up, but that was the last thing I expected him to say!
haaa… that’s HILARIOUS that he told you that!! and I love the unabashed honesty!
This sounds crazy delicious… and it looks awfully pretty, too!
Great blog; happy I found you!
Mary xo
Delightful Bitefuls
I’ve had an aversion to coconut since I was a kid. It was the texture I didn’t like, and then it manifested into “I don’t like coconut”, but the truth is that I love the flavor of coconut. (I haven’t eaten candy in years, but I put down pounds of coconut jelly bellies in my day.) I think I would love this dessert smoothie.
I am not a fan of the texture really either… but love coconut milk, butter and oil. I thought of you and mango when I posted this – MISS YOU, thanks for stopping by!
I am so hungry right now and this looks amazing!
thank you!
it was… and will be repeated!!
*WANT* How creamy and tempting! I had a mango lassi once and I did not like it, but the problem was the yogurt and not the mango, so I’m looking forward to going home and trying your yummy smoothie!
PS: Second chanz kitteh says OHAI!
OHAI, Second Chanz Kitteh!! <3 I hope you do try this, it is SO yum.
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These pictures are so pretty and fun! When we lived in Thailand, I had to resist getting mango and sticky rice every day – too much sweetened condensed milk and white rice isn’t a good thing, ha! It was so good though, and now you have me seriously craving it.
THAT’S what it is… the condensed milk… I must have known that but have forgotten… no wonder I love it so!
What a creative and delicious smoothie! and hey, you used coconut butter. Good call.
good call, INDEED!
thank you for the inspiration, my dear!
This looks delicious, Kristina! I am craving summer flavours right now and this would be perfect! Now I know what to do with that mango sitting on my counter
thank you, Zoe!
I am craving the summer flavors and all things light and fresh… I so cannot wait for the lovely warm weather! and YAY – I’m glad you have a mango ready, I hope you love it!
This sounds amazing! I am bookmarking it so I can be sure to give it a try.
it is SO good, Aimee! I hope you like it!
Great-looking smoothie! I’m in love with all your smoothie variations.
I’ve had to swear off sticky rice, it’s way too addictive haha.
hello Pearl! thank you – as you can see I LOVE smoothies! I actually haven’t had my prized sticky rice in a while… this smoothie can hold it’s place for a while!
Oh this sounds amazing. Super refreshing and creamy. Delicious. I heart smoothies.
I heart smoothies too
Can I get a woot woot!?! Girlfriend, just SEEING that smoothie made my day! Not to mention the ego boost associated with inspiring that concoction
What? Try to be more humble? Humility is overrated. Ha!
Now, just to warn you, you better start working on Jason NOW to get him to agree to converting the RV shower into a big refrigerator…because you will die when you see how small the standard RV fridge is. Don’t get me started on the pantry size :/
YAY – glad you liked the looks of it – thank you for the inspiration, you KNOW I had to jump on that immediately!
thanks for the heads up!! we are seriously talking about doing a ‘test run’ this summer or sometime soon, taking just a week or two and renting an RV, just a trip around Oregon… to get an idea of what it might actually be like! if we were to really do a few months of this (Jason is talking about BUYING an RV!!) I could use ALL the advice you’ve got!!
I seriously need to find a Thai restaurant STAT! Mango sticky rice? Sounds heavenly…as does this smoothie!! I love the cute little straws too! I can’t help but picture you and your man sitting across from each other sipping from the same glass through your cute little straws! Haha!
heee! that would have been fun… next time we will <3
if you find yourself at a Thai restaurant sometime, definitely ask if they have the mango sticky rice!
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