Chocolate Mango Smoothie Bowl

This heavenly chocolate mango smoothie bowl is high in nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants—and it’s super easy to make in just 5 minutes at home with only 5 basic ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Rich chocolate flavour
• High in antioxidants
• Thick and creamy texture

This chocolate mango smoothie bowl is a delicious and underrated combination of flavours! And it’s super easy to make. You will only need 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.

The base of this smoothie bowl is made with frozen mango and banana. These fruits are great for gut health because they act as prebiotics. Mangos in particular contain polyphenols which are prebiotic compounds and help balance good gut bacteria levels. Good gut health is associated with improved energy, mood and clear skin.

The mango fruit also has a powerful antioxidant completely unique from all other fruits—mangiferin. Mangiferin and other antioxidants protect the body by managing oxidative stress. This reduces the risk of chronic diseases that develop over time. Mango is an especially healthy fruit to include regularly in your diet.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this chocolate mango smoothie bowl.

Himalayan salt: Balances out the sweetness and brings depth to the other ingredients.

Cocoa powder: Gives the smoothie bowl its rich chocolate flavour.

Frozen mango & banana: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie bowl and adds sweetness.

Coconut milk: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly and adds a creamy consistency.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothie bowls are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothie bowls nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie bowl. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothie bowls rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Try an alternative plant milk

This recipe uses coconut milk but you can try using any plant based milk you prefer. Some alternatives include soy, almond or cashew! You can also make your own plant milk from scratch.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Make it sweeter

For an even sweeter smoothie bowl add 1 tablespoon of agave or date syrup to the blender. This will make it very sweet, as the recipe is already naturally sweetened by the banana. Agave or date syrup can help balance any tartness if the fruit you are using isn’t very ripe.

Instructions 

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Scoop into a bowl and add desired toppings. Serve your chocolate mango smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothie bowls from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Avoid over blending

Try to blend your smoothie bowl for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothie bowls will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothie bowls that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. A Vitamix can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your bowl

By placing your bowl in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie bowl stay cool for longer. This way it won’t start melting instantly while you are eating it. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie bowl!

FAQ’s

Can I use raw cacao powder instead?

Yes, raw cacao powder can be used in place of the cocoa powder. Raw cacao powder is processed without the use of heat. Carob powder can also be used instead or cocoa or raw cacao.

Can I lose weight with smoothie bowls?

Smoothie bowls are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally healthier and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie bowl helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired.

Can smoothie bowls be refrigerated?

Smoothie bowls are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothie bowls for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar. Be aware the consistency will not be as thick as a fresh smoothie bowl.

Can I make smoothie bowls without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothie bowls with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie bowl to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie bowl. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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