Start your day with this sweet tropical mango smoothie bowl which comes together in under 15 minutes. It’s hearty and filling and can be made vegan and gluten-free.
If you love good-looking and delicious smoothie bowls to start your day; do try my Acai Bowl or Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats for other healthy breakfast options.
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About This Recipe
Mango smoothie bowl is a sweet tropical breakfast bowl made using ripe and juicy mangoes and bananas and topped with crunchy granola and berries. This hearty and filling breakfast is bright and vibrant and packed with protein.
Not only this mango smoothie bowl is delicious but it has a lot of nutritional benefits too. Mangoes are full of goodness and an excellent source of vitamin A, beta-carotene, and potassium. They also provide nutrients like vitamin B6, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
To make the best smoothie bowls, make sure to freeze the fruits beforehand. Frozen fruits give a creamy texture to the smoothie bowls. It also makes sure it is thick and not flowy.
The best thing about this mango banana smoothie bowl is that it is very customizable. You can add other fruits to make the smoothie and can change the topping as per your requirements. You can make it vegan and gluten-free too.
This mango banana smoothie bowl is
- Bright & Vibrant
- Protein-Packed
- Tropical
- Healthy
- Customizable
Here are some more smoothie recipes, that you can try – Celery Smoothie, Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie, Mango Kale Smoothie, Healthy Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie, Peach Mango Smoothie, and Chocolate Banana Smoothie.
Ingredients
Fruits – Mango is the star ingredient of this smoothie bowl. Freeze them overnight for a denser and creamier version of the smoothie bowl. Along with mangoes, I have also added bananas, as it makes this smoothie creamier and delicious.
If mangoes are not in season, you can use canned mango puree too. Just make sure to freeze the puree before using.
Yogurt, Milk, and Coconut Milk– Yogurt and milk give a creamy texture to the smoothies and coconut milk gives it that tropical flavor along with creaminess.
If you are looking for a vegan version, you can substitute milk and yogurt with almond milk or coconut milk.
Sweetener – You can add honey or maple syrup if you are like it to be sweeter.
How to make Mango Smoothie Bowl?
Start by preparing the fruits. Take one large ripe mango and peel it using a sharp paring knife. Remove the flesh using a knife and discard the pit. Cut the flesh into cubes. Freeze the mango cubes for 5-6 hours.
Peel a large banana and cut it into slices. Freeze the banana for 5-6 hours.
Note – You can buy frozen fruits from your local grocery store to save time. You can also use canned mango puree. Just make sure to freeze it for a few hours.
Add 1 and ½ cup peeled, cubed, and frozen mango, ½ cup peeled, sliced and frozen banana, ¼ cup yogurt,¼ cup milk, and ¼ cup coconut milk to the medium jar of a high speed blender.
Note – Adding liquids in the blender first makes sure the blades of the blender do their job properly. This is a little trick I have learned over time.
Note – To make the smoothie vegan, use vegan yogurt and milk.
Note – You can add honey or maple syrup if you like the smoothie sweeter.
Blend until smooth.
Pour the smoothie in two serving bowls.
Garnish with mango slices, banana slices, blueberries, coconut flakes, and chia seeds. Serve immediately.
Variations
Here, I have shown you how to make a Mango and Banana Smoothie Bowl, but there are so many more variations where you can experiment with other fruits and flavored ingredients.
You can add fruits like
- Pineapple
- Raspberry
- Peach
- Papaya
- Avocado
- Strawberry
- Mixed Berries
- Kiwi
- Orange
Greens like spinach and kale go great in this smoothie.
You can also add winter squash, turmeric powder, acai paste or powder, maca powder, cinnamon powder, chocolate, etc to this smoothie.
So if you try any other combination with mango for the smoothie bowl, do share it with me in the comments and I will surely try out your recipe.
Topping Ideas
Once you have added the thick and creamy smoothie to the bowl, top it with various interesting toppings to give this smoothie an added texture and flavor.
So, unlock your creative side and decorate the smoothie bowl using fresh fruit toppings like fresh blueberry, mango, strawberry, papaya, banana, kiwi, orange, or any other fruit that you would like to add to the smoothie.
Other than fruits, you can add nuts and seeds of your choice such as almonds, pistachios, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, or any other such nutritious topping.
Peanut butter or almond butter also pairs great with it.
I also like to add some granola or cornflakes to give it a crunchy texture, as they go really well with the creamy texture of the smoothie.
You can even use edible flowers to beautify your smoothie bowls, as you get a feel-good feeling when your food looks that good. Right?
The best part about smoothie bowls is that you can use your favorite topping to make your smoothie look absolutely delightful.
If you have kids in the house, you could also get them to decorate their own smoothie bowl and they are going to love it even more.
Frequently Asked Questions
I would not recommend you to freeze these smoothie bowls, as the toppings might not have the same crunch and taste when frozen.
Instead, you can freeze just the smoothie. To do this, add the smoothie to a freezer-safe glass jar and then freeze for up to 3 months.
The night before you are planning to make a bowl for breakfast, place the smoothie jar in the refrigerator to defrost overnight.
In the morning, add it to a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
You can store the smoothie in the refrigerator in a sealed glass container for about 2-3 days.
Always add fresh toppings, when you are ready to eat the smoothie bowl.
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Mango Smoothie Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 and ½ cup peeled, cubed, and frozen ripe mango
- ½ cup peeled, sliced, and frozen banana
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- ¼ cup coconut milk
For the topping
- blueberries
- mango slices
- banana slices
- coconut flakes
- chia seeds
Instructions
- Start by preparing the fruits. Take one large ripe mango and peel it using a sharp paring knife. Remove the flesh using a knife and discard the pit. Cut the flesh into cubes. Freeze the mango cubes for 5-6 hours.
- Peel a large banana and cut it into slices. Freeze the banana for 5-6 hours.
- Note – You can buy frozen fruits from your local grocery store to save time. You can also use canned mango puree. Just make sure to freeze it for a few hours.
- Add 1 and ½ cup peeled, cubed, and frozen mango, ½ cup peeled, sliced and frozen banana, ¼ cup yogurt,¼ cup milk, and ¼ cup coconut milk to the medium jar of a high speed blender.
- Note – Adding liquids in the blender first makes sure the blades of the blender do their job properly. This is a little trick I have learned over time.
- Note – To make the smoothie vegan, use vegan yogurt and milk.
- Note – You can add honey or maple syrup if you like the smoothie sweeter.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the smoothie into two serving bowls.
- Garnish with mango slices, banana slices, blueberries, coconut flakes, and chia seeds. Serve immediately.
Anindya Sundar Basu
Hey not a mango fan as such but always prefer a smoothie. Thanks for the recipe