This green mango smoothie bowl is made with frozen mango, frozen banana, spinach, and coconut water. It's a simple, tasty, and healthy vegan breakfast option!
If you love smoothies for breakfast then make sure to check out some of my other favourite smoothie recipes including this decadent chocolate peanut butter smoothie and this refreshing raspberry and banana lime smoothie. Or if you want to continue with the mango theme but don't feel like something frozen, then make sure to check out my protein mango chia pudding recipe.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
It's Ultra Creamy and Super Sweet!
Banana and mango are the perfect frozen fruit combination for a smoothie bowl. This is because both fruits are ultra creamy when frozen and blended. More so than any other fruit! Not only is this an ultra creamy smoothie bowl, but it is also naturally sweet, thanks to the mango, banana and coconut water.
Easy Ingredients
Another reason that I love this green mango smoothie bowl recipe is because its super simple to make. It's as easy as keeping frozen banana, frozen mango, and frozen spinach in the fridge and blending it whenever you feel like it!
Easy To Make
Not only is it easy to keep all of the ingredients on hand, it's super easy to blend up with a high speed blender like a vitamix, nutribullet or ninja.
It's Healthy
And last but not least, it's healthy! Adding the spinach is so easy to do in this recipe and thanks to the ultra creaminess and the natural sweetness you won't even notice the taste. But you will see it! (hence the name!)
Ingredients
To make a delicious green mango smoothie bowl, you will need a handful of spinach (or frozen spinach medallions), a frozen banana, diced frozen mango, and coconut water. These ingredients not only provide a refreshing and tropical flavor but also offer a range of health benefits.
How To Make a Green Mango Smoothie Bowl (Tips For Blending)
Creating the base of your green mango smoothie bowl is quick and easy. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend smooth. If you are using a vitamix, add the coconut water ½ a cup at time, pushing down with the stick. Add more coconut water as needed.
If you are using a blender like a nutribullet, it is best to stop the blending. Shuffle the ingredients and re blend. Adding a dash of coconut water each time. This will take a little while but eventually it will work.
Once blended, your green mango smoothie base is ready to be poured into a bowl and topped with your favorite garnishes and toppings.
Toppings and Garnishing
Now this is the fun part! You can get as creative as you want here. I like to top the bowl with fresh mango, banana, and desiccated coconut. Some other great ideas include:
- Nuts and seeds: Sprinkle a handful of nuts and seeds such as almonds or chia seeds for added crunch and a boost of healthy fats and protein.
- Granola or muesli: Add a sprinkle of granola or muesli for a satisfying crunch. You can try my homemade cinnamon granola or if you want an extra protein boost you can try my 4 ingredient protein granola recipe.
- Nut butter: Drizzle a spoonful of your favorite nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter, for added creaminess and a touch of indulgence.
Variations for your smoothie bowl
One of the best things about smoothie bowls is their versatility. You can customize them to suit your taste preferences and nutritional needs. Here are a few ideas for variations and customization options:
- Protein boost: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder to the smoothie base to increase the protein content and make it more satisfying.
- Greens swap: If you're not a fan of spinach, you can try swapping it for other leafy greens like kale or Swiss chard. The idea is to add just enough to get the benefits but not too much such that it overpowers the flavour of the smoothie bowl.
- Sweeteners: If you prefer a sweeter smoothie bowl, you can add a natural sweetener like honey, maple syrup, or dates.
- Dairy or plant-based milk: If you prefer a creamier consistency, you can substitute some or all of the coconut water with your choice of dairy or plant-based milk. Options like soy milk, almond milk, coconut milk, or cashew milk can add richness and creaminess to your smoothie bowl.
Green Mango Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cup diced mango frozen
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 handfuls of frozen spinach I use frozen spinach medallions
- ½ to 1 cup coconut water
- 1 scoop protein powder optional (I like to add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder)
- 1 handful of ice optional
Toppings
- ½ mango
- 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut
- 1 banana
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend smooth. If you are using a vitamix, add the coconut water ½ a cup at time, pushing down with the stick. Add more coconut water as needed.
- If you are using a blender like a nutribullet, it is best to stop the blending. Shuffle the ingredients and re blend. Adding a dash of coconut water each time. This will take a little while but eventually it will work.
- Once blended, your green mango smoothie base is ready to be poured into a bowl and topped with your favorite garnishes and toppings.
- Then add all your toppings (mango, banana & desiccated coconut)
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