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Mango Smoothie Bowl

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January 15, 2018

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Mango Smoothie Bowl – A thick mango smoothie base is topped with healthy toppings to make for a filling meal any time of the day

Mango Smoothie Bowl topped with fruit and nutsIt’s time for healthy recipe number two this month! Lucky for you, I’ve been craving smoothies hardcore this month so this recipe was a no-brainer.

Instead of making a plain, old smoothie, I decided to use this opportunity to make my first smoothie bowl. Smoothie bowls have always intrigued me because they allow me to eat my smoothie instead of drink them, which I knew it would make it last a million times longer. You know, it’s the same theory as milkshakes vs ice cream.

Because smoothie bowls are eaten instead of sipped, you can load them with all your favorite healthy toppings: nuts, granola, fruit, chia seeds, shaved coconut – whatever you want! These toppings also help fill you up while also getting tons of nutrients.

Alright…without further ado, here is my Mango Smoothie Bowl!

Mango Smoothie Bowl with bananas, mangos, raspberries and almonds Two Bowls of Mango Smoothie Bowl Closeup on a Mango Smoothie Bowl

When deciding what flavor to make, I wanted fruit rich in Vitamin C to help build immunity for the insane cold/flu season going on this year. So I decided to go with mango. I love the flavor of mango, especially in a smoothie so this flavor was a win-win!

To make this smoothie bowl, it’s not much more work than a smoothie – just less liquid. Because of that, I needed to use my food processor to break down the frozen chunks of mango and banana. But you can use a fancy Vitamix or equivalent high-performing blender, if you have one.

Simply add your frozen fruit to your food processor/blender, add some honey, milk and/or juice, and then blend until smooth. Because this smoothie is super thick, it may take a couple minutes to get it smooth without all the extra liquid.

Mango Smoothie Bowl Spoonful of mango smoothie Spoonful of mango smoothie, raspberries and mangos

This recipe is probably the easiest one you’ll find on the blog so you really don’t need any tips to get this right the first time. The only tip I have for ya is regarding the blending process. If you’re having issues getting it super smooth, add a little extra milk or juice and that should do the trick.

There you have it – a yummy, healthy treat to help you get your serving of immunity-boosting Vitamin C this season. Plus, it’s a great way to get a break from the hearty soups and stews. You’re gonna love this refreshing treat!

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Mango Smoothie Bowl

A thick mango smoothie base is topped with healthy toppings to make for a filling meal any time of the day
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Servings: 2 bowls

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen mango chunks
  • 1 medium frozen banana
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/3 cup milk or orange juice (or mixture of both)
  • banana, berries, nuts, coconut for toppings

Instructions

  • Place ingredients (except for toppings) into high-powered blender or food processor. Pulse to help break up the chunks and then blend until smooth. Depending on the power of your appliance, you may need to work it a little to help it blend. Or you can add a little more liquid.
  • Pour mixture into small bowls and then top with preferred toppings.

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  1. Charlotte says

    January 23, 2018 at 6:27 pm

    I love smoothie bowls and this one looks so so creamy! yum!

    Reply
  2. Eileen Kelly says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:48 am

    This is absolutely delicious! I love mango and making it a smoothie bowl is perfect. A great breakfast or snack!

    Reply
  3. lauren says

    January 21, 2018 at 10:55 pm

    My daughter and I are obsessed with mangos. We will splurge on the pre-cut package at the store and sit on the kitchen floor just eating it out of the container instead of putting away the groceries. I can’t wait to make this for her, she will love it!

    Reply
  4. Christine says

    January 21, 2018 at 9:14 pm

    So obsessed with smoothie bowls, especially around spring time and summer! This mango smoothie bowl looks delicious!

    Reply
  5. Carol Borchardt says

    January 21, 2018 at 6:57 pm

    Would you believe I’ve never tried a smoothie bowl? I’m not a big breakfast eater but I think this recipe could make me one! So beautiful and colorful for a winter day!

    Reply
  6. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says

    January 21, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    Smoothie bowls are so much fun! Love the color combination here with that pop of red from the berries. And coconut chips *always* make me swoon!

    Reply
  7. Shannon says

    January 19, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    Oooh, this would be such a tasty snack for my kiddos after school! I think they would love this!

    Reply
  8. Amanda says

    January 18, 2018 at 9:40 pm

    I love mango! This looks so creamy and that fruit topping divine. What a fantastic, healthy recipe to start the morning.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:40 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  9. Leslie Haasch says

    January 18, 2018 at 10:36 am

    This looks so refreshing – would be a great way to get out of my winter breakfast rut!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:39 am

      So true!

      Reply
  10. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says

    January 17, 2018 at 8:36 pm

    Fresh mangos are so delicious. Now that I finally know how to cut them, this would make a great breakfast or lunch.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:39 am

      You can just use frozen mango to avoid cutting altogether!

      Reply
  11. Erica @ Coming up Roses says

    January 17, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    Yum, this looks sososo good! I definitely need to try out some smoothie bowls sometime!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:38 am

      They’re so incredible!

      Reply
  12. Analida @ ethnicspoon.com says

    January 17, 2018 at 8:50 am

    I love mango and I eat it almost every morning! This recipe looks so good and it is my kind of breakfast. If you love mango you should try this Thai mango sticky rice as a dessert or breakfast if you like: https://ethnicspoon.com/how-to-make-thai-mango-sticky-rice/

    Thanks for sharing a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:38 am

      Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  13. Sarah says

    January 16, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    I need to just buy frozen mango like you do- I have the worst time cutting up fresh ones! This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  14. Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:32 am

    That smoothie looks so thick and tasty!! It’s sure to chase all those winter bugs away!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:37 am

      So true!

      Reply
  15. Amanda says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:52 am

    I am all about anything mango. This works for me as dessert, too! I want to try some of your other recipes. That Pineapple and Melon Fruit Salad looks so refreshing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Me too – mango is my obsession right now! Thanks so much for the love!

      Reply
  16. Nancy says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:29 pm

    That looks delicious! I’ve never had a smoothie bowl before, they seem very popular right now.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:36 am

      Oh man you gotta try them!

      Reply
  17. Kate says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    This looks heavenly! I love mango, and I love the mango/raspberry combo, so this would be right up my alley! It looks perfect for those mornings when I can’t be bothered to make an effort with breakfast, it looks so easy!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:35 am

      So true! I love it for afternoon snacks too!

      Reply
  18. Tanya says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:39 am

    Looks healthy and good, especially in your pretty little bowls. But my eye went right to the cowboy quest in the sidebar. Why must I crave the unhealthy choices? 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 19, 2018 at 6:34 am

      Haha I don’t blame ya – that Cowboy Queso is phenomenal!

      Reply

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