Vegan Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl (Printable Version)

A refreshing tropical green smoothie bowl topped with mango chia and fresh kiwi, coconut flakes, and seeds.

# What You'll 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 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 - Combine diced mango, chia seeds, coconut water, and maple syrup in a small bowl. Stir thoroughly and allow to rest for at least 5 minutes until the mixture thickens.
02 - Add spinach, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, coconut milk, lime juice, and chia seeds to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
03 - Pour the blended smoothie mixture evenly into two serving bowls.
04 - Spoon the prepared mango chia mixture over the surface of each smoothie bowl.
05 - Arrange kiwi slices, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, granola, and fresh mint leaves over the top of each bowl according to preference.
06 - Present immediately while the smoothie base remains cold and thick, with a spoon for eating.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you're on vacation while you're still in your kitchen, no passport required.
  • The texture contrast between the silky smoothie base and those crunchy toppings keeps every spoonful interesting.
  • You can make the whole thing in about ten minutes, which means you're not sacrificing a real breakfast for sleep.
02 -
  • Don't skip the five-minute rest on the mango chia topping—those seeds need time to absorb the liquid and create that jammy texture that makes people ask what it is.
  • If your smoothie looks too thick, you can always add more coconut milk, but you can't take it back out, so add slowly and taste as you go.
03 -
  • Make a big batch of mango chia topping and keep it in the fridge for a few days—it gets thicker as it sits and tastes like a compote you definitely did not just throw together this morning.
  • Arrange your toppings on a little plate next to the bowl first so you can see exactly how much you're using and adjust before you commit to the bowl.
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