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This green smoothie bowl, with banana, mango, and spinach, is a delightful blend of tropical flavors and wholesome ingredients. With just a minute in the blender, you’ll have a creamy, nutrient-rich breakfast that looks as good as it tastes.
Feeling like you need more greens in your life? This green smoothie bowl is a the perfect fit, with its bright color from handfuls of spinach and refreshing flavor. The blend of frozen bananas and mango or pineapple creates a naturally sweet base that’s both satisfying and energizing.
Adding spinach to your smoothie bowl enhances the nutrient profile without taking over the flavors in the bowl, while the avocado adds a creamy richness and healthful fats.
When topped with your favorite garnishes like fresh fruit, nuts or toasted coconut, this bowl nourishes your body but also looks amazing. I love the bright green!
Ingredients
This is a brief overview of the ingredients used in this recipe followed by substitution ideas. Read the recipe card for measurements.
- banana: If you don’t have frozen bananas on hand, ripe fresh bananas can work as well. Just be aware that they may not provide the same icy and creamy texture.
- mango: frozen mango. I only remembered this once I had put some ingredients in the blender, so the mango is not in the photo above.
- spinach: I use fresh spinach
- avocado: adds to the creamy texture and avocado adds healthy fats.
- Greek yogurt: for protein and tanginess.
- oat milk: I prefer oat milk and cashew milk.
- toppings: Fresh fruit like banana and kiwi, coconut chips and pistachios for crunch.
Substitutions
Instructions
Prep Tips
- Add all ingredients to the blender jar.
- Blend until smooth – 1-2 minutes. Add extra liquid only a tablespoon at a time if needed to help with blending.
To flash-freeze bananas, slice them and lay them in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 2 hours. Transfer frozen banana slices to a container with a lid or a zip-top bag and freeze. Use within 2 months.
Tips for Making Green Smoothie Bowls
What to serve with Green Smoothie Bowls
Fresh fruit is great on top of green smoothie bowls. For this smoothie bowl, I also like chopped pistachios and coconut flakes. Almonds, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds would all be good also.
Storage
It’s best to make smoothie bowls as needed, they will melt when kept in the fridge.
Frequently asked questions
Achieving the ideal thickness for a green smoothie bowl involves using the right ratio of frozen ingredients to liquids. Another approach is to incorporate naturally creamy ingredients like avocado or Greek yogurt. These additions enhance the texture, making the smoothie bowl rich and velvety. Using frozen fruits, such as bananas or mangoes, also contributes to a thicker consistency.
Green Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Bowl
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 1 cup mango or pineapple
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup oat milk
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to the blender jar and blend until smooth, about 60-90 seconds.
- Pour into a bowl and serve. Garnish as you like.
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