Name: Tropical sunshine smoothie bowl
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 generous bowl
Ingredients: 1 frozen banana, sliced; 1 cup frozen mango chunks; ½ cup plain coconut yogurt; Juice of ½ lime; 2 tablespoons oat milk, plus more if needed; 1 passion fruit, halved; 1 tablespoon unsweetened toasted coconut flakes; 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds; ¼ cup fresh mango ribbons

This easy tropical smoothie bowl is thick enough to eat with a spoon and ready in ten minutes. Frozen mango and banana create a creamy base, while lime, passion fruit and toasted coconut keep every bite bright.

Ingredients

1 frozen banana, sliced
1 cup frozen mango chunks
½ cup plain coconut yogurt
Juice of ½ lime
2 tablespoons oat milk, plus more if needed
1 passion fruit, halved
1 tablespoon unsweetened toasted coconut flakes
1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
¼ cup fresh mango ribbons

Method

1. Add the frozen banana, frozen mango, coconut yogurt, lime juice and oat milk to a high-speed blender.
2. Blend, stopping to scrape down the sides, until thick and smooth. Add oat milk by the teaspoon only if the blades need help.
3. Spoon the mixture into a bowl and finish with passion fruit, toasted coconut, pumpkin seeds and mango ribbons.

Estimated nutrition

calories: 420 calories
fat: 14 g fat
carbohydrate: 70 g carbohydrates
protein: 8 g protein
fiber: 10 g fiber

Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.

Substitutions

Use dairy-free Greek-style yogurt or thick plain yogurt in place of coconut yogurt.
Swap oat milk for cold almond milk, soy milk or another milk you already have.
Use chia seeds, sunflower seeds or chopped almonds instead of pumpkin seeds.

Good to know

Frozen fruit makes the texture here. Cut ripe bananas into coins before freezing so your blender has an easier morning.

Questions, answered.

How do I make a smoothie bowl thick?

Start with frozen fruit and use only the small amount of liquid listed. Pause to scrape the blender rather than adding a large splash of milk.

Can I make this smoothie bowl ahead?

It is best straight from the blender. You can freeze the blended base for up to one week, then let it soften for a few minutes before stirring and topping.