Blueberry Banana Coconut Bowl (Printable)
Tropical blend of blueberries, banana, and coconut milk topped with crunchy granola and fresh fruit.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 large ripe banana, frozen and sliced
02 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
03 - 1/2 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
04 - 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for extra thickness)
→ Granola Crumble
07 - 1/2 cup granola (choose gluten-free if needed)
08 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
→ Toppings
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1/2 banana, sliced
11 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
12 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)
13 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds or nuts (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen banana, frozen blueberries, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and chia seeds. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
02 - Pour the smoothie base evenly into two bowls.
03 - In a small bowl, toss the granola with shredded coconut. Sprinkle generously over the smoothie bowls.
04 - Arrange fresh blueberries, banana slices, coconut flakes, and any additional toppings over each bowl.
05 - Serve immediately while cold and enjoy with a spoon.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes exactly ten minutes from fridge to Instagram worthy bowl, which means you have zero excuse to skip breakfast.
- The frozen banana trick makes everything taste like soft serve ice cream without a single gram of guilt.
02 -
- Using unfrozen fruit will give you a thin, watery soup instead of a thick, spoonable bowl, so always freeze your banana and blueberries ahead of time.
- If the blender struggles, add another splash of coconut milk rather than water, because water dilutes all the flavor you just built.
03 -
- Slice your bananas before freezing them because a whole frozen banana will destroy your blender blade and your morning mood.
- Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for five minutes beforehand so the smoothie base stays thick longer while you take photos or simply admire your work.