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    Tropical Smoothie Bowl

    Published: Feb 22, 2023 · Updated: Feb 22, 2023 · As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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    5 minutes minutes

    Let's make a refreshing tropical smoothie bowl with mango, banana, orange, and coconut! A great way to start the day or a fun and healthy dessert.

    Mango, banana and orange smoothie bowl with a spoon in.
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    • Recipe

    This is a quick and easy recipe that's fun to garnish with your favorite toppings.

    This mango smoothie bowl is:

    • Refreshing
    • Fruity
    • Creamy
    • Healthy
    • Vibrant
    • Flavorful

    It's also vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free (if using vegan + GF protein powder and toppings).

    Ingredient tips

    You only need 5 simple ingredients to make this vegan tropical smoothie bowl, plus any toppings of your choice:

    Ingredients: coconut milk, orange juice, vanilla protein powder, banana, mango, toppings of choice.

    Mango: Choose ripe, sweet, and juicy mangoes for the best flavor. You can also use frozen mango chunks for a thicker and creamier texture.

    Banana: Use fresh or frozen banana, depending on your preference. Frozen bananas add a creamier texture and a subtle sweetness to the smoothie bowl.

    Protein Powder: Use your favorite vegan vanilla protein powder for added protein and flavor. If you use an unsweetened protein powder, you may wish to add a sweetener of your choice to taste.

    Coconut Milk: Choose full-fat coconut milk for a creamier and richer taste.

    Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed orange juice gives the most refreshing flavor.

    Step by step pictures

    Here's how to make this tropical fruit bowl. Full detailed recipe and quantities are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

    Peeling and chopping mango.

    Step 1 - Prepare your fruit. If using fresh mango, peel and chop into chunks. If your frozen bananas are whole, then cut them into slices.

    Step 2 - Add the mango, banana, protein powder, coconut milk, and orange juice to a blender.

    Step 3 - Cover the blender and blend on high speed until smooth and thick.

    Mango, banana and orange smoothie bowl with a spoon in.

    Step 4 - Pour the smoothie into a bowl and add your desired toppings like chia seeds, diced fresh mango, and unsweetened coconut flakes.

    Top tip!
    Use frozen fruit to make a thicker smoothie bowl with a more soft-serve ice cream-like consistency.

    Substitutions and variations

    Switch some of the mango for pineapple or papaya for a tropical twist.

    As an alternative to coconut milk you can also use coconut cream, coconut water, or coconut yogurt. If you can't have coconut, then you can use another non-dairy milk.

    You can switch some of the orange juice for lime juice, which goes deliciously with mango. As it's more sour than orange, you can use less and add some maple syrup to compensate.

    Topping ideas

    Here are some delicious toppings that complement the tropical flavors of this smoothie bowl:

    • Banana slices
    • Diced mango
    • Pineapple chunks
    • Kiwi slice
    • Papaya
    • Passion fruit
    • Chia seeds
    • Vegan granola
    • Unsweetened coconut flakes
    • Cashew nuts
    • Cacao nibs
    • Hemp hearts
    • Mint leaves

    Enjoy customizing your tropical smoothie bowl with your favorite toppings

    A spoon in a bowl of creamy mango smoothie.

    Serving and storage

    This recipe makes one large serving of a tropical smoothie bowl, but you can easily split it between two shallow bowls for two portions.

    Serve the smoothie bowl immediately to enjoy its creamy and refreshing texture.

    Store: Smoothie bowls are best consumed immediately after preparing, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

    A smoothie bowl next to bowls of chia seeds and shredded coconut.

    More fruity recipes

    Try these other deliciously fruity vegan desserts:

    Coconut Rice Pudding with Mango

    Vegan Peach Crisp

    Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    Recipe

    Mango, banana and orange smoothie bowl with a spoon in.

    Tropical Smoothie Bowl

    Vegan Dessert Ideas
    A refreshing, fruity and protein-packed smoothie bowl full of tropical flavors. Have fun customizing it with all your fave toppings!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Servings 1 large smoothie bowl
    Category No-Bake, Smoothies
    Cuisine American

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients 

    • 1 ½ cups (215 g) mango fresh or frozen, diced
    • ¾ cup (100 g) banana frozen, sliced
    • ½ cup (50 g) vegan vanilla protein powder
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) coconut milk
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice

    Toppings (choose at least 3)

    • banana slices
    • pineapple chunks
    • mango pieces
    • kiwi slices
    • shredded coconut
    • chia seeds
    • cashew nuts
    • granola
    • nut butter

    Instructions

    • In a high-speed blender, combine mango, frozen banana slices, vanilla protein powder, coconut milk, and orange juice.
      ¾ cup (100 g) banana, ½ cup (50 g) vegan vanilla protein powder, ⅓ cup (80 ml) coconut milk, ¼ cup (60 ml) orange juice, 1 ½ cups (215 g) mango
    • Cover and blend on high until smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as necessary. If necessary, add a splash of coconut milk to reach your desired consistency.
    • Pour into a bowl and garnish with toppings as desired.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    Freezing bananas
    This is about 1 medium banana. You can make your own frozen banana by slicing it up and spreading the pieces in a single layer on a lined baking tray. Freeze for at least 1 hour, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months. Perfect for using up overripe bananas!
     
    Serving size
    This makes one large smoothie bowl that can easily be split into two smaller portions.

    Nutritional Estimate Per Serving

    Serving 1bowl (no toppings) | Calories 642kcal | Carbohydrates 84g | Protein 40g | Fat 21g | Saturated Fat 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat 1g | Cholesterol 112mg | Sodium 155mg | Potassium 1349mg | Fiber 7g | Sugar 56g | Vitamin A 2915IU | Vitamin C 134mg | Calcium 335mg | Iron 3mg
    Leave a commentI hope you loved this recipe! Leave a ★★★★★ rating and share your ideas in the comments! Vicky x

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