Banana-Coconut Pudding Smoothie

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Banana-Coconut Pudding Smoothie
Serves: 1
1 frozen banana, chopped
3/4 cup coconut water
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 pitted date
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for sprinkling
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding more liquid if necessary. To serve, pour into a glass and sprinkle with more cinnamon.

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