10 Mango Smoothie Bowl Recipes
This post shows you 10 mango smoothie bowl recipes to make when you want a healthy mango treat! All recipes are vegan and easy to make in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients.
Health Benefits of Mango
Mango is one of the healthiest fruits to make smoothie bowls with! It’s a great source of vitamins A, C, K, potassium, beta-carotene, folate, choline and magnesium. Thanks to these vitamins mango helps to improve immunity, heart health and skin quality.
Like many fruits, mango is packed with antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants protect the body from radical cell damage that occurs over time. Mango also contains a unique antioxidant called mangiferin. This compound is especially anti-inflammatory and effective at reducing oxidative stress.
Mango can lower cholesterol levels as it is high in fibre and pectin. Fibre binds to cholesterol in the body, allowing it to be removed during digestion. The fibre in mango can also regulate blood sugar levels in much the same way. Weight loss efforts can be enhanced by consuming fruits like mango thanks to these blood sugar regulating effects. Mango is also relatively low in calories!
Enjoying mango helps your digestive system break down food more efficiently. The enzymes and fibre in mango act as prebiotics and encourage gut microbiome diversity. The anti-inflammatory effects of mango are also good for maintaining healthy digestion.
Using frozen mango will provide all of these same benefits as fresh mango! Enjoying these mango smoothie bowl recipes on a regular basis is an easy way to reap the health benefits of this medium-sized tropical fruit
Ingredients Needed
Frozen mango chunks: You will need frozen mango chunks on hand to make these mango smoothie bowl recipes. Frozen mango chunks can be found at most grocery stores or you can freeze your own from fresh mangos!
Coconut milk (or other plant milk): All of these recipes use coconut milk as the liquid for blending. Coconut milk can be swapped for any other type of plant based milk you prefer. Just make sure to have some kind of vegan milk or coconut milk before getting started.
Additional ingredients needed are different for each smoothie bowl. However, with frozen mango and coconut milk you will be prepared to make any of these delicious mango smoothie bowl recipes!
Topping Ideas
Many different toppings pair nicely with mango smoothie bowls! The toppings you choose will depend on the overall flavour and other ingredients of the recipe being made. Here are some topping ideas that will generally go great with any mango smoothie bowl:
- Fresh mango chunks
- Toasted coconut chips
- Strawberry slices
- Starfruit
- Granola
- Freeze dried fruit
- Kiwi chunks
- Banana slices
- Blueberries
- Almond butter
- Chia seeds
- Hemp seeds
- Passion fruit
- Dried mulberries
- Raw cacao nibs
- Vegan chocolate chips
- Goji berries
1. Thick Mango Smoothie Bowl (No Banana)
Ingredients: Frozen mango, almond butter, coconut milk.
This thick mango smoothie bowl is a classic! It’s made without any banana for maximum tropical mango flavour and it requires only 3 simple ingredients. You can’t go wrong with this one. The texture is super thick, perfect for adding your favourite toppings and enjoying with a spoon. It’s creamy and smooth, almost like a sorbet! Most mango smoothie bowls contain frozen banana, but this recipe is a great banana-free version. Perfect for those who dislike banana and mango lovers alike.
2. Creamy Coconut Mango Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, coconut milk, agave syrup.
This creamy coconut mango smoothie bowl is made mostly with frozen mango. Frozen coconut milk cubes add a creamy consistency and tropical flavour, with some agave syrup for extra sweetness. Each bowl is bursting with juicy tropical flavour! These two tropical fruits are a perfect match for each other and no banana is needed to get a creamy, thick consistency. Try this easy smoothie bowl for a healthy and quick breakfast or snack.
3. Mango Blue Spirulina Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, frozen banana, blue spirulina powder, coconut milk.
This mango blue spirulina smoothie bowl is made with frozen mango and banana. Blue spirulina gives this bowl a beautiful colour and extra health benefits! This vibrant smoothie bowl is a super healthy and easy breakfast or snack option. It has a delicious, tropical taste and thick consistency perfect for eating with a spoon. Only 4 simple ingredients are needed to make this photo-worthy smoothie bowl.
4. Easy Breakfast Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, frozen papaya, frozen banana, protein powder, coconut milk.
This easy breakfast smoothie bowl is made with a combination of tropical fruits, including mango! It’s super thick and has a sweet fruity vanilla flavour. It’s super easy to make in the morning and it pairs well with almost any toppings. This yummy breakfast bowl also has 15 grams of protein. It’s easy to make it even higher protein if you wish by simply adding an extra scoop of your favourite protein powder.
5. Thick Strawberry Mango Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen strawberries, frozen mango, protein powder, agave syrup, coconut milk.
This thick strawberry mango smoothie bowl is made mostly with frozen mango! It has a sweet tropical berry flavour and an extra thick consistency. Perfect for strawberry lovers. This smoothie bowl is super thick and delicious, perfect for adding your favourite toppings. It’s easy to make and you only need a handful of basic ingredients. Try it in the morning as breakfast or a refreshing and healthy mid-day snack.
6. Mango Kale Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, kale, almond butter, coconut milk.
This mango kale smoothie bowl is super easy to make with only 4 ingredients! Kale provides added nutrition to the tropical mango flavour, making this one of the healthiest recipes. This recipe is perfect if you love the taste of tropical mango and want to include more kale in your diet. It’s a thick and yummy smoothie bowl made without any banana. Perfect for adding all your favourite toppings and scooping up with a spoon.
7. Chocolate Mango Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, frozen banana, cocoa powder, salt, coconut milk.
This chocolate mango smoothie bowl is a delicious combination of sweet mango and chocolate flavours! Perfect as a healthy dessert and filled with protective antioxidants. Chocolate mango is an underrated combination. This smoothie bowl requires only 5 simple ingredients and none of them are difficult to find. The texture is super thick and satisfying! It pairs well with many different types of toppings and can be easily customized.
8. Golden Mango Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, frozen banana, turmeric powder, protein powder, coconut milk.
This golden mango turmeric smoothie bowl is a delicious option that reduces inflammation in the body! It’s sweet, tropical and easy to make with just 5 ingredients. Turmeric is an incredible anti-inflammatory food. It’s typically added to savoury dishes, but it can be added to sweet smoothies as well. This golden mango turmeric smoothie bowl is tropical tasting, thick and creamy, and packed with impressive health benefits. It also has 24 grams of plant protein. And don’t worry, the flavour of turmeric is mild! It blends perfectly with fruits like mango.
9. Mango Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, frozen pineapple, frozen banana, agave syrup, coconut milk.
This mango pineapple smoothie bowl might be the most tropical tasting recipe on this list! It’s packed with juicy mango and pineapple flavour and has a super thick consistency. It’s bursting with sweet tropical goodness. The consistency is extra thick, like something between a sorbet and a smoothie. It’s perfect for a warm day or whenever you need a refreshing treat made with only healthy ingredients.
10. Thick Green Mango Smoothie Bowl
Ingredients: Frozen mango, spinach, almond butter, coconut milk.
This thick green mango smoothie bowl is naturally sweet and packed with nutrients! It has healthy fats, a sweet mild flavour and only requires 4 simple ingredients. It also has impressive health benefits. The texture is super thick and satisfying, and it doesn’t taste like greens at all. It’s perfect as breakfast or a healthy snack option. Grab your favourite toppings and a blender to give it a try!
FAQ’s
Do I need a specific blender to make smoothie bowls?
For making super thick smoothie bowls it’s best to use a high power blender that comes with a tamper, like a Vitamix. A tamper allows frozen fruit to the pushed down into the blades while blending. This prevents ingredients from getting stuck to the edges of the blending container. It also means you won’t have to add extra liquid to recipes in order to get them to blend. Some standard blenders are fine for making smoothie bowls as well, it might just take a little more time and effort. If using a standard blender always turn it off completely before opening the blending container. Once the blender is off carefully scrape the ingredients down towards the blades using a silicone spatula. Repeat as necessary until the smoothie bowl is fully blended.
How do I make smoothie bowls super thick?
There are some other tricks to getting super thick smoothie bowls besides using the correct type of blender. It’s very important to not add too much liquid. This cannot be overemphasized! If too much liquid is added to the blender nothing else will save your smoothie bowl from being a thin, liquid-y mess. Use the amount of liquid noted in the recipe and adjust sparingly, if needed. Another tip is to use only frozen fruit. Don’t use fresh fruit or fruit that is only partially frozen. Finally, never use ice in smoothie bowls. It might seem like it’s going to make a super cold and thick result but it won’t. Ice melts quickly in the heat generated during blending and you will be left with a warm, thin result.
Can I store a smoothie bowl for later?
Smoothie bowls are one of those foods that are best enjoyed fresh. If you put a smoothie bowl in the freezer for later you might be disappointed. They typically freeze solid, like a block of ice. All of the smooth, creamy consistency will be gone and it will be too hard to enjoy with a spoon. Leaving the frozen bowl out to thaw won’t regain any of the creamy texture either! Unless the recipe specifically notes it can be frozen for later it’s best to avoid doing so. Storing smoothie bowls in the refrigerator doesn’t work well either, unless you want a drinkable smoothie later.
Are these mango smoothie bowl recipes customizable?
Notes about substitutions and optional ingredients can be found on each recipe post. In general it’s very easy to customize smoothie bowls. While customizing any smoothie bowl recipe be mindful to maintain the same frozen fruit to liquid ratio as the original recipe. It’s easy to swap ingredients like nut butters, protein powders or plant milks to suit your dietary needs. Experimenting is the best way to find your favourite smoothie bowl blend!
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