Vegan Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl (Print)

A refreshing green smoothie bowl with tropical fruits and mango-chia topping, ideal for breakfast or a snack.

# Components:

→ Smoothie Base

01 - 1 cup fresh spinach, packed
02 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
05 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk or almond milk
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
07 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

→ Mango Chia Topping

08 - 1/2 cup fresh mango, diced
09 - 2 teaspoons chia seeds
10 - 2 teaspoons coconut water or water
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

→ Bowl Toppings

12 - 1/4 cup kiwi, sliced
13 - 1/4 cup coconut flakes
14 - 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon gluten-free granola
16 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, combine diced mango, chia seeds, coconut water, and maple syrup if using. Stir thoroughly and allow to rest for minimum 5 minutes until thickened.
02 - In a blender, combine spinach, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, coconut milk, lime juice, and chia seeds. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping bowl sides as needed.
03 - Pour blended smoothie base evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the thickened mango chia mixture over the smoothie base in each bowl.
05 - Distribute kiwi slices, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, granola, and fresh mint leaves over the surface as desired.
06 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes ten minutes but tastes like you spent an hour thinking about your wellness.
  • The chia seed topping becomes this jeweled layer that's somehow both elegant and fun to eat.
  • Frozen fruit means you can make this any season without waiting for mango season to arrive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the five-minute sit time for the mango chia topping; it's the difference between soupy fruit and a jeweled glaze.
  • Freeze your banana slices in a single layer on a tray before storing them in bags—this prevents one giant banana ice block that's impossible to blend.
03 -
  • Toast your coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for three minutes to deepen their flavor and make them the star of the topping game.
  • Blend your smoothie base right before you're ready to eat it rather than making it ahead—you'll get a better texture and the color will be brighter.
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