Green Coconut Smoothie Bowl

This green coconut smoothie bowl is anti-inflammatory, nutrient rich and packed with powerful antioxidants. Easy to make at home in 5 minutes with only 5 simple ingredients. Vegan, gluten free, nut free and soy free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie Bowl

• High in antioxidants
• Has anti-inflammatory enzymes
• Thick satisfying texture

This green coconut smoothie bowl is bursting with tropical delicious-ness, perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack option. And it can be made even without any fresh coconuts. The smoothie bowl texture is thick and it has a beautiful green shade worthy of an aesthetic photo or two! However, it doesn’t taste ‘green’ despite the vibrant colour.

The base of this smoothie bowl is made with frozen pineapple and bananas. These fruits are high in vitamins and antioxidants, which help to protect your body from free radical cell damage over time. Pineapple has enzymes like bromelain which act to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress.

Balancing of gut bacteria is also encouraged by these tropical fruits as the fibre in both pineapple and banana act as a prebiotic in the stomach. It’s a good healthy habit to include these healing fruits in your smoothie bowls regularly.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this green coconut smoothie bowl.

Spinach: Wash any leaves from the dirt before adding to the blender. Frozen spinach can also be used.

Dry shredded coconut: Regular or toasted dry shredded coconut (the kind often used in baking).

Frozen pineapple & bananas: 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

Use fresh coconut meat

If you have fresh coconuts this smoothie bowl can be made using coconut meat instead of dry shredded coconut! Scoop 1 cup of fresh coconut meat into the blender in place of the coconut shreds. Take care not to add any coconut water to the blender as this will water down the smoothie bowl and the result will not be as thick.

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.

Switch base ingredients

If you don’t like bananas then try something else as the base! Mango usually substitutes banana well. If you’re allergic to or simply dislike a suggested ingredient then try to find something with a similar texture that you enjoy the flavour of. There is no wrong way to make a smoothie bowl, and you can always omit any ingredients you don’t have on hand.

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 green coconut smoothie bowl immediately!

Prep & Blending

Use frozen greens

Dark leafy greens can easily boost your smoothie bowls nutritional content. Greens don’t have to be fresh for blending. Frozen greens like kale and spinach are perfect for adding into smoothie bowl recipes. Be aware that if you want your smoothie bowl to be a certain colour, greens may alter it.

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

Does this green coconut smoothie bowl taste like greens?

No, this smoothie bowl only tastes like sweet and mild tropical fruits. Spinach is a very mild green whether used fresh or frozen. Even if you add a large handful into the smoothie, it will still taste great. For that reason spinach is the perfect green to use if you are new to making green smoothie bowls and don’t want anything with an overwhelming taste.

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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