🥠Tropical Mango Smoothie Bowl 🥥
Start your morning with a burst of sunshine! This thick and creamy smoothie bowl is loaded with fresh tropical flavors sweet mango, juicy pineapple, and a hint of coconut. It’s refreshing, energizing, and so vibrant it feels like vacation in a bowl.
Perfect as a quick breakfast or a nourishing snack, it’s topped with your favorite crunch granola, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of coconut flakes—for that irresistible texture. Healthy has never looked (or tasted) this good.
KEY INFO
- Prep Time: 5-10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Servings: 1 large bowl
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan-optional
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- High-powered blender (or food processor)
- Serving bowl
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Knife and cutting board (for toppings)
INGREDIENTS
Base:
- 2 cups (300g) frozen mango chunks
- 1 medium frozen banana (120g)
- ¼-½ cup (60-120ml) coconut milk
- 1 tbsp (15ml) honey or agave syrup (optional)
Optional Toppings:
- Fresh mango chunks
- Granola (gluten-free if needed)
- Coconut flakes
- Mixed berries
- Chia seeds
- Sliced almonds
METHOD
- Add frozen mango and banana to blender
- Pour in ¼ cup coconut milk
- Blend on high for 30-45 seconds
- Scrape down sides, add more liquid if needed (1 tbsp at a time)
- Blend until thick and creamy (about 1 minute)
- Pour into serving bowl
- Add toppings in sections for visual appeal
- Serve immediately
CRUCIAL TIPS
- Keep fruit frozen until blending
- Don’t over-blend or mixture will become too thin
- Add liquid gradually – you want it thick enough to hold a spoon upright
STORAGE & VARIATIONS
Storage:
- Best eaten immediately
- Can freeze for up to 24 hours in airtight container
Common Mistakes:
- Adding too much liquid at once
- Using room temperature fruit
- Over-blending which makes mixture runny
Variations:
- Add Greek yogurt for protein boost
- Swap mango for peaches or pineapple
- Use almond milk for different flavor
- Add protein powder for post-workout meal
Pro Tip: Freeze fresh mango chunks when in season for best flavor and value.
This recipe gives you restaurant-quality results at home – the key is maintaining that thick, spoonable consistency. The frozen fruit creates an ice-cream-like texture without diluting the flavors.
