A Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl filled with mango, banana, and pineapple and topped with the BEST superfoods such as coconut and chia seeds. It’s a refreshing and hearty meal that will fuel you up for hours.
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Raise your tropical green smoothie and toast to summer!
This heat is for real, friends! And there is nothing more that I want than to be sitting somewhere in the tropics, kayaking down a lazy river or hiking to a waterfall. Ah, Hawaii, you haunt my dreams.
If I can’t yet go back to Hawaii, since the world is in lockdown and all, I’m thinking we should do the next best thing: Tropical Green Smoothie Bowls.
In fact, I’ve been starting nearly every day lately with this Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl. It’s refreshing, light, filled with superfoods, and a wonderful way to start the day.
What is a Smoothie Bowl?
A smoothie bowl is a thick smoothie (think soft serve ice cream) made with a base of fruits, veggies, and other healthy mix-ins such as a variety of superfoods, supplement powders, and non-dairy milk or yogurt.
Because of its thick consistency, it is served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon. Smoothie bowls are often topped with a variety of fruits, nuts, seeds, and granola.
Ingredients & Substitutions
While the recipe below is my favorite green smoothie recipe, there are, in truth, endless variations. You can experiment with a different smoothie every day of the week for a fully satisfying breakfast.
Here is everything you need.
Ingredients Notes
- Fruit – I use a combination of banana, mango, and pineapple for this tropical green smoothie. Make sure that your fruit is completely frozen before using it.
- Coconut Water – You can also use regular water or your favorite non-dairy milk.
- Spinach – Feel free to replace this with kale.
- Superfood Add-ins (optional) – You can add a variety of superfoods for a healthy boost. A few of my favorites are Chia Seeds, Maca Powder, and Ashwagandha Powder. (<<affiliate links) These all have incredible benefits for your mood, energy, heart, and overall health. For extra protein, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder.
- Toppings – Top your bowls with kiwi, blueberries, granola, coconut, and chia seeds.
How To Make A Smoothie Bowl
Step One – Blend your Ingredients
Smoothie bowls are super simple to make! The key to a good smoothie bowl is keeping the consistency thick (think soft serve) so that your smoothie that can be eaten with a spoon.
To make this recipe, blend the ingredients together in a blender until you have a thick, creamy consistency.
Pro Tip: Make sure that you are using frozen fruit at the base of your vegan smoothies. Frozen fruit provides thick, ice cream-like consistency. When smoothies aren’t properly chilled, the texture can get thick and slimy.
Step Two – Top and Serve
Pour your smoothie it into a bowl, top it with your favorite toppings, and enjoy it with a spoon!
Serving And Storing
Serving – Serve your smoothie immediately! Top with a variety of toppings such as granola, berries, coconut, or seeds.
Storing – Do you have any leftover smoothie? Freeze it in popsicle molds for a healthy midday snack.
Tips and Tricks
- Make sure your fruit is completely frozen to ensure the right ice cream-like consistency. To freeze the bananas, peel and chop ripe bananas into 1″ pieces. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. When frozen all the way through transfer the banana pieces to a ziplock bag. Return to the freezer and store for up to three months. When ready to use, just toss them in your blender with the rest of your smoothie ingredients.
- Blend your ingredients until they are completely smooth. If your smoothie is too thick, add additional coconut water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until you have a pourable consistency.
- Enjoy your Green Smoothie immediately! As smoothies sit out at room temperature, they become thick and slimy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! If you want a banana-free option, substitute 1/2 cup silken tofu.
For sure! Just add an additional 1/4-1/2 cup coconut water to make your smoothie drinkable.
If you have leftover smoothie, freeze it in popsicle molds for a healthy midday snack!
More Vegan Smoothie Recipes
- 3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Protein Shake
- Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie Bowl
- Healthy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Blueberry Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients
Smoothie Bowl
- 2 large frozen banana chopped
- 3/4 cup frozen mango chopped
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
- 2 large handfuls of spinach
- 1/4 -1/2 cup coconut water
Toppings
- 1 kiwi peeled and sliced
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup blueberries
Instructions
- Place all the smoothie ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. The smoothie should be thick, similar in texture to soft-serve ice cream.
- Pour into two bowls and top with desired toppings. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure your fruit is completely frozen to ensure the right ice cream-like consistency. To freeze the bananas, peel and chop ripe bananas into 1″ pieces. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet. When frozen all the way through transfer the banana pieces to a ziplock bag. Return to the freezer and store for up to three months. When ready to use, just toss them in your blender with the rest of your smoothie ingredients.
- Blend your ingredients until they are completely smooth. If your smoothie is too thick, add additional coconut water, 2 tablespoons at a time, until you have a pourable consistency.
- Enjoy your Green Smoothie immediately! As smoothies sit out at room temperature, they become thick and slimy.
Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a 14-year (and counting) vegan, professionally trained photographer, former pastry chef, founder of My Darling Vegan, and author of the
Jasmin says
I don’t know which recipe to comment – this lovely smoothie, or the power bowl. Both recipes are just perfect for the chilli weather we have in almost all Europe…
Nicollette D says
I’ve never made a smoothie bowl–sad, right? But I’m going too. These look delish!
Brittany Koelmel says
I top it with sliced almonds!
Sara says
Love topping my smoothie bowls with chia seeds. It’s just a no-brainer when you’re trying to avoid sugar or salt and want more nutrition!
Johanna says
Nuts, seeds, and coconut!
Jordan D. says
I love to top my smoothie bowls with fresh berries and coconut flakes. Depending on the flavor, sometimes I’ll do cacao nibs, mmm. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂
Jacky says
Pecans and fresh raspberries!
Holly E says
Cinnamon and pecans
Stewart says
Sliced fruit, nuts, etc.
Yoojin says
my favorite toppings are cinnamon, walnuts, and fruit 🙂
sarah says
homemade granola!
jeanne says
sunflower seeds and banana slices!
Lindsay E. says
Hemp hearts, chia seeds, and diced up mangos. Yummmmmm!
Terri David says
with various seeds and nuts
Claire says
with homemade granola and sliced bananas
Judith says
I love to top my smoothie bowls with some unsweetened coconut flakes!