Easy Breakfast Smoothie Bowl

This easy breakfast smoothie bowl is a delightful blend of tropical fruits with 15 grams of plant protein. It’s easy to make in just 5 minutes with 5 simple ingredients! Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• Tropical flavour
• Has 15 grams plant protein
• High in antioxidants

This easy breakfast smoothie bowl is a blend of tropical fruit flavours with an extra thick texture! 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.

The base of this smoothie bowl is made with frozen papaya, mango and banana. You can buy frozen mango and papaya chunks from the store or even freeze your own from fresh fruit. Make sure all of the fruit is nice and ripe when freezing so the smoothie bowl tastes sweet. These fruits naturally create a creamy and thick texture when used frozen, the blended result is similar to a sorbet! Perfect for scooping up with a spoon.

Mangos and papayas are very healthy fruits due to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Mangiferin is an antioxidant found exclusively in mango fruits, which helps to lower oxidative stress in the body. These fruits are also great for gut health, skin healing and even weight loss! This is because they are full of fibre and water but relatively low in calories. Enjoy this tropical and fruity breakfast smoothie bowl regularly for these protective benefits.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this easy breakfast smoothie bowl.

Protein powder: Any favourite vanilla vegan protein powder. Sweetened or unsweetened types both work well. This recipe can also be made without any protein powder if you prefer to leave it out.

Frozen mango, papaya & banana: Creates the thick, creamy base of the smoothie bowl and adds sweetness. Make sure to freeze fruits when fully ripe for a sweet tasting smoothie bowl.

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 in a blender.

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 a super sweet version of this smoothie bowl add 2 tablespoons of agave syrup. Medjool dates can also be added for sweetness, just make sure the pits are removed before adding to the blender!

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 easy breakfast 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

What toppings should I add?

Almost any toppings go well with this tropical smoothie bowl! Fresh fruits like mango or papaya chunks will enhance the fruity flavours. Hemp seeds, chia seeds, granola, coconut flakes and nut butters are all healthy and delicious toppings to add to your smoothie bowl.

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 thick, but you will have a drinkable smoothie to enjoy later.

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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