Banana Avocado Lime Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Naturally creamy: Ripe avocado and Greek yoghurt create a thick, smooth base that is substantial enough to eat with a spoon.
- Bright, balanced flavour: Lime zest and juice cut through the richness of the avocado and keep the banana and honey from tasting too sweet.
- Ready fast: The bowl is blended and assembled in about 10 minutes, with only a brief toasting step for the coconut topping.
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Ingredient notes
- Use ripe fruit: Ripe banana gives the bowl most of its sweetness, while a ripe avocado blends smoothly and avoids a fibrous texture.
- Adjust the sweetness: Taste after blending and add a little more honey if the banana is less sweet than expected.
- Use fresh lime: Fresh zest and juice give the clean citrus lift this bowl needs; bottled juice will taste flatter.
Texture tips
- For a thicker bowl: Chill the banana and Greek yoghurt before blending, and blend only until the mixture is completely smooth.
- For a smoother finish: Scrape down the blender as needed so the avocado and lime zest are fully incorporated.
Timing notes
- Serve straight away: The texture is freshest just after blending, and the avocado may darken slightly if the bowl sits for too long.
- Cool the coconut: Tip the toasted coconut onto a plate before using so it stays crisp rather than steaming in the warm pan.
Ingredient swaps
- Swap the honey: Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a deeper, caramel-like sweetness.
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Instructions
- Toast the coconut flakes in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until lightly golden and fragrant. Tip onto a plate to cool.
- Peel the bananas and add one and a half bananas to the blender (reserve the remaining half for topping). Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop the flesh into the blender.
- Finely zest the lime into the blender, then juice it in. Add the Greek yogurt and honey, then blend until thick and completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Divide the smoothie mixture between 2 bowls. Slice the reserved banana and top each bowl with the banana slices and toasted coconut; serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the thickest bowl, chill the banana and Greek yogurt before blending.
- Taste after blending and add a little more honey if your banana is not very ripe.
Substitutions
- Replace Honey with Maple syrup for a different, caramel-like sweetness.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best served immediately. If needed, refrigerate in a covered container for up to 1 day; stir well before serving as it will firm up and may oxidise slightly on top.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 bowls
- Total time: 10min (9min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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