Papaya Pineapple Coconut Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
A vibrant tropical bowl of papaya, pineapple and coconut topped with zesty lime-coconut crunch.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup ripe papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
02 - 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
03 - 1/2 large banana, sliced and frozen
04 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds, optional for thickness
07 - 1 teaspoon agave syrup or honey, optional to taste
→ Lime Coconut Crunch
08 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
09 - Zest of 1 lime
10 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped cashews
12 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or agave syrup
13 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
14 - Sliced fresh papaya
15 - Sliced fresh pineapple
16 - Sliced banana
17 - Fresh mint leaves
18 - Extra lime zest
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and chopped cashews for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until lightly golden and fragrant.
02 - Add lime zest, maple syrup or agave, and a pinch of sea salt to the skillet. Stir well to coat evenly and continue toasting for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture becomes fragrant and slightly sticky. Remove from heat and set aside to cool completely.
03 - Combine the diced papaya, pineapple chunks, frozen banana slices, coconut milk, lime juice, chia seeds, and sweetener in a blender. Blend on high until smooth and thick. Add a small splash of coconut milk only if needed to get the blender moving, keeping the consistency thick enough to eat with a spoon.
04 - Divide the smoothie base evenly between two bowls. Arrange sliced papaya, pineapple, and banana on top of each bowl. Sprinkle generously with the cooled lime coconut crunch mixture.
05 - Finish each bowl with fresh mint leaves and an extra dusting of lime zest. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The lime coconut crunch on top is genuinely addictive and you will want to put it on everything from oatmeal to ice cream.
- It tastes like vacation but takes twenty minutes on a random Tuesday morning.
- Everything is naturally sweet, vegan, and gluten free without trying even a little bit.
02 -
- If you add too much coconut milk the bowl turns into a smoothie you drink through a straw, so go slow and err on the side of too thick.
- Let the crunch cool completely before storing it or the residual heat will make it soft and clumpy instead of shatteringly crisp.
03 -
- Freeze your papaya and pineapple chunks the night before and you can skip the ice and get an even thicker, creamier bowl.
- Zest your lime before juicing it because trying to zest a squeezed lime half is a frustrating little kitchen mistake you only make once.