Vegan Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl (Printable version)

A vibrant blend of tropical fruits, greens, and mango chia topping for a healthy morning boost.

# What you need:

→ 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
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
11 - 1 teaspoon maple syrup, optional

→ Bowl Toppings

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

# How to Make It:

01 - In a small bowl, combine diced mango, chia seeds, coconut water, and maple syrup if using. Stir thoroughly and allow to rest for 5 minutes to achieve desired thickness.
02 - Add spinach, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, coconut milk, lime juice, and chia seeds to blender. Process until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down bowl sides as necessary.
03 - Divide blended smoothie base evenly between two serving bowls.
04 - Spoon prepared mango chia mixture over smoothie base in each bowl.
05 - Arrange kiwi slices, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, granola, and fresh mint leaves decoratively on top of each bowl.
06 - Serve immediately with spoon for eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a tropical vacation without requiring you to leave your kitchen or spend much time there.
  • The thick, spoonable base feels indulgent while being genuinely nourishing, so you're not sacrificing satisfaction for health.
  • Every element comes together in about ten minutes, which means you can actually make this on a busy weekday morning.
02 -
  • If you let the smoothie bowl sit too long, the frozen base will start melting and the toppings will sink, so assembly and eating should happen within a couple of minutes of blending.
  • The chia topping needs its five-minute rest to actually thicken—rushing this step leaves you with separated seeds and liquid instead of that luscious coating.
03 -
  • Measure your spinach before packing it down, and don't worry if it looks like way too much—it compresses to almost nothing once it hits the blender and warm liquid.
  • Keep your blender on lower speed at the start so the frozen fruit doesn't fly everywhere, then gradually increase once things start moving together.
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