Ube Banana Coconut Smoothie Bowl (Printable)

Creamy purple yam and banana blend topped with crunchy granola, coconut flakes, and fresh fruit for a tropical breakfast.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup frozen ube (purple yam), cooked and diced, or 2 tablespoons ube halaya/paste
02 - 2 ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
03 - 1/2 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
04 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for vegan option
05 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, optional to taste
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

→ Toppings

08 - 1/2 cup granola clusters, gluten-free if needed
09 - 1/4 cup fresh banana slices
10 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes
11 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
12 - 1 tablespoon toasted nuts such as almonds or cashews, chopped
13 - Fresh berries, optional
14 - Drizzle of honey or maple syrup, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine frozen ube, frozen banana slices, coconut milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a high-speed blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
02 - Divide the smoothie mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to transfer all contents from the blender.
03 - Arrange granola clusters, fresh banana slices, coconut flakes, chia seeds, and toasted nuts attractively on top of each smoothie bowl. Add fresh berries if desired.
04 - Drizzle with additional honey or maple syrup if preferred. Serve immediately while smoothie base remains thick and cold.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The purple color alone makes morning feel like a celebration
  • Its basically having dessert for breakfast without any guilt
  • The contrast between creamy base and crunchy toppings is everything
02 -
  • If your blender struggles with the frozen ube, add just a splash more coconut milk, but go slowly or youll lose that thick texture
  • Purple sweet potato works if you cannot find ube, though the flavor will be slightly less earthy
  • The smoothie base keeps in the freezer for up to a week if you want to meal prep portions
03 -
  • If you cannot find fresh ube, ube halaya or paste works, though you may want to reduce the sweetener slightly
  • A high-speed blender really does make a difference in getting that velvety smooth texture

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