Mango Banana Coconut Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant tropical bowl blending mango, banana, and creamy coconut topped with toasted flakes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 large ripe mango, peeled and diced
02 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - ½ cup coconut milk, full-fat or light
04 - ⅓ cup plain coconut yogurt
05 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar
→ Toppings
07 - ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
08 - ½ small banana, sliced
09 - ½ mango, diced
10 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
11 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon gluten-free granola
13 - Fresh mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add coconut flakes and toast, stirring constantly, until golden brown and fragrant, approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and transfer to a small bowl to cool.
02 - Place diced mango, frozen banana slices, coconut milk, coconut yogurt, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a blender canister. Process on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed.
03 - Check the smoothie thickness. If too dense to pour, add additional coconut milk 1 tablespoon at a time, blending briefly between additions until desired spoonable consistency is achieved.
04 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a rubber spatula to scrape all contents from the blender.
05 - Artfully arrange toasted coconut flakes, fresh banana slices, diced mango, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, and granola over the surface of each bowl. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
06 - Present bowls with spoons and enjoy straight away while the smoothie base remains thick and cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between icy smooth base and crunchy toasted coconut is absolutely next level
- It comes together in under fifteen minutes but looks like something from a fancy tropical cafe
02 -
- Frozen banana is non negotiable here or you will end up with a smoothie instead of a thick spoonable bowl
- The toasted coconut needs to cool slightly before sprinkling on top or it will melt your beautiful swirls
03 -
- Serve the bowl immediately after blending because the texture starts to break down as it sits
- Invest in a good blender if you make these regularly because chunks of frozen fruit are not pleasant