Pineapple Banana Turmeric Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Tropical blend of pineapple, banana, and turmeric topped with crunchy coconut flakes for a refreshing breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
02 - 1 large ripe banana, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
04 - 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
05 - 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave

→ Toppings

08 - 1/4 cup sliced fresh banana
09 - 1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds or hemp seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon granola
13 - 1 teaspoon bee pollen

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine frozen pineapple, frozen banana, coconut milk, turmeric, lime juice, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. Add additional coconut milk if mixture is too thick.
02 - Pour the blended mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
03 - Arrange sliced banana, diced pineapple, coconut flakes, chia or hemp seeds, granola, and bee pollen on top of each smoothie bowl as desired.
04 - Serve immediately while chilled for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The turmeric adds this gorgeous golden color and subtle warmth that makes every spoonful feel like a tiny health ritual
  • You can customize the toppings based on whatever needs using up in your kitchen
  • It comes together in literally ten minutes but looks and tastes like something from a fancy tropical cafe
02 -
  • The frozen fruit ratio really matters here, too much fresh fruit in the base and you will end up with a smoothie instead of a spoonable bowl
  • Letting the blended mixture sit for even five minutes makes it lose that perfect soft serve texture
  • Turmeric can stain everything it touches including your blender and countertops, so work carefully
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes in a dry pan for two minutes until fragrant, it is a total game changer
  • Use a tamper if your blender has one, it saves so much time and frustration

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