Vegan Tropical Green Smoothie Bowl (Print Version)

A refreshing blend of tropical fruits, greens, and mango chia topping for a healthy breakfast or snack.

# 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 unsweetened coconut flakes
14 - 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
15 - 1 tablespoon gluten-free granola
16 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a small bowl, combine diced mango, chia seeds, coconut water, and maple syrup if using. Stir thoroughly and allow to sit for at least 5 minutes until mixture thickens.
02 - Add spinach, frozen banana, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, coconut milk, lime juice, and chia seeds to blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down sides as necessary.
03 - Pour blended smoothie evenly into two bowls.
04 - Spoon prepared mango chia mixture over smoothie base in each bowl.
05 - Arrange kiwi slices, coconut flakes, hemp seeds, granola, and mint leaves decoratively over bowls according to preference.
06 - Serve immediately with a spoon.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat, so no excuses on busy mornings.
  • The texture contrast between creamy base and chunky toppings keeps every spoonful interesting.
  • You can feel genuinely good about feeding your body something vibrant and plant-based.
02 -
  • If you let the mango-chia topping sit longer than fifteen minutes, it keeps absorbing liquid and becomes more like pudding than a topping—sometimes that's perfect if you like it thick, but just know it's happening.
  • The spinach will taste completely invisible if your fruit is frozen solid and sweet enough, so don't worry about sneaking it in on people who claim they hate greens.
03 -
  • Freeze your bowls for five minutes before assembling if you want everything to stay properly cold longer and taste incredibly refreshing.
  • Don't blend everything at once if you're sensitive to smoothie texture—start by breaking up the frozen fruit with just a little milk, then add greens, then add remaining liquid, which gives you way more control.
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