Papaya Coconut Lime Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Sweet papaya and creamy coconut blended with zesty lime, topped with fresh tropical fruit and a spicy chili salt kick.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 2 cups ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup coconut milk (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
06 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave (optional)

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup fresh mango, diced
08 - 1/2 cup kiwi, sliced
09 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
10 - 2 tablespoons granola (gluten-free if needed)
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds

→ Chili Salt

13 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
15 - Zest of 1/2 lime

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine papaya, frozen banana, coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
02 - Taste and adjust sweetness or lime as desired. Add a splash more coconut milk if thinner consistency is needed.
03 - Mix sea salt, chili powder, and lime zest in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside for serving.
04 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
05 - Arrange mango, kiwi, shredded coconut, granola, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds over each bowl.
06 - Sprinkle a generous pinch of chili salt over each bowl, reserving extra for individual seasoning.
07 - Enjoy the refreshing tropical flavors with a spicy kick while the smoothie is thick and cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The chili salt creates this addictive sweet, spicy, tangy moment that wakes up your whole palate
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks like something from a fancy breakfast cafe
  • The textures are incredible, creamy smooth base crunch from the seeds and granola
02 -
  • The chili salt is what makes this special, do not skip it or you are just eating fruit salad
  • Papaya varies wildly in sweetness, always taste before adding any extra sweetener
  • Eat this right away, the granola gets soggy fast and the texture magic disappears
03 -
  • Use a high speed blender if you have one, it makes the texture noticeably silkier
  • Work quickly once you start adding toppings, the contrast between cold smoothie and room temperature fruit is everything

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