Mango Smoothie Bowl – 3 Ingredients!
This mango smoothie bowl is just 3 ingredients with a bright, tropical flavor! It features a sunny yellow hue and loads of vitamin C. Add your favorite toppings for a filling breakfast or snack.
Why You’ll Love it:
I love this mango smoothie bowl! It’s only three ingredients – banana, frozen mango, and a squeeze of lime – that’s it. I used cold water as the liquid base since mango is already nectarously sweet.
It boasts a cheery golden hue and it’s thick enough to scoop yet soft enough to blend. I topped mine with fresh blueberries, shredded coconut, and crushed cashews. Perfection!
Your going to love this mango bowl. But don’t take my word for it, give it a go!
Key Ingredients:
- Banana – Adds natural sweetness and creaminess! I like to add a banana to smoothie bowls because it causes everything to blend easier. It doesn’t need to be frozen! The frozen mango makes it plenty thick.
- Frozen mango – It’s packed with immune-boosting vitamin C and boasts essential minerals like folate and copper. Plus it’s tropical flavor is delish!
- Lime juice – A squeeze of fresh lime makes the mango flavor pop.
- Cold water – You could also use almond milk or juice, but it doesn’t need it. The mango and banana are perfect together.
How to Make a Mango Smoothie Bowl:
The only difference between a smoothie and smoothie bowl is the amount of liquid. A smoothie bowl requires less liquid to achieve a thick, scoopable texture.
It also requires one extra step – scraping down the sides of the blender halfway through. It’s very simple!
- Combine ingredients: In your blender, combine the banana, mango chunks, lime juice, and water – in that order. The banana goes in first because it’s soft and gets everything moving.
- Blend: Turn your blender on low, then gradually increase the speed to high.
- Scrape & blend: Stop the blender and scrape down the sides of the blender. Push the mixture toward the blades. Blend again until smooth, but very thick.
- Serve: Take the blade out of the blender then scoop the mixture into a bowl. Add toppings and enjoy!
If you stop and scrape as instructed, you shouldn’t need extra liquid. You can stop and scrape more than once if necessary.
Variations & Substitutions:
I customize my smoothies all the time! The more you do it, the more you get the hang of what tastes great together.
- Liquid: For a sweeter smoothie, swap the water with apple juice. For a creamier smoothie, swap the water with milk or plant-based milk. For a tangier smoothie, swap the water with O/J.
- Sweetener: Customize the sweetness level to your liking. You can add honey, maple syrup, or light agave. I highly recommend trying it as-is first.
- Fruit: Swap the frozen mango with frozen strawberries or frozen pineapple.
- Protein: For a boost of protein, try a scoop of protein powder or a tablespoon of hemp hearts.
- Thicker: If you like a smoothie bowl ultra-thick, reduce the liquid to 1/3 cup. You may have to scrape multiple times. Only do this if you have a high-speed blender.
Mango Bowl Toppings:
My favorite part about a smoothie bowl are the toppings! (Check out this ultimate list of toppings.) Here’s a few topping ideas to get you started:
- Fresh fruit: Sliced banana, sliced kiwi, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and fresh mango all taste great!
- Nuts: Cashews, sliced almonds, pistachios, peanuts, or pecans.
- Seeds: Hemp hearts, chia seeds, sunflower seeds, pepitas.
- Nut butter: Peanut, almond, cashew.
- Miscellaneous: Shredded coconut, granola, cereal, cacao nibs, dried fruit, etc.
Recipe Tips:
- Invest in a high-speed blender. They’re built to pulverize frozen ingredients! This means you can make a thick smoothie bowl without any problems.
- Start with less liquid. You can always add more, but you can’t take it out. The more liquid you add, the thinner the consistency will be.
- Stop and scrape as necessary. If the mixture stops moving, turn off the blender. Use a spatula to push everything toward the blades and blend again. You can do this as many times as needed.
FAQs:
The key to a thick smoothie bowl is in the ratio of frozen fruit to liquid. A smoothie bowl requires less liquid than a regular smoothie to achieve a thick, scoopable consistency!
A smoothie bowl is only as healthy as the ingredients that go into it! Look for smoothie bowls with whole foods like fruits and veggies and no refined sugar. This mango smoothie bowl is just mango, lime, and banana!
Smoothie Bowl Recipes:
- Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Strawberry Smoothie Bowl
- Creamy Coconut Smoothie Bowl
- Banana Smoothie Bowl
- Mango Kiwi Smoothie
Mango Smoothie Bowl
Equipment
- high-speed blender
Ingredients
- ½ banana, peeled
- 1½ cups frozen mango chunks
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ cup cold water
Instructions
- In the pitcher of a high-speed blender, combine the banana, frozen mango, lime juice, and cold water.
- Turn the blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed to high. Stop the blender and use a spatula to push the mixture toward the blades.
- Blend again until smooth, thick, and scoopable. If you need to, you can add a little bit more water.
- Scoop into a bowl and add your favorite toppings. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- For a sweeter smoothie bowl, swap the water with apple juice or add a teaspoon of honey!
