Mango Chia Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Ready quickly: Ripe fruit, yoghurt and milk blend into a full breakfast in minutes, with no cooking required.
- Thick and creamy: Greek yoghurt and banana give the bowl a naturally rich, spoonable consistency.
- Balanced sweetness: Optional lime sharpens the mango and banana, keeping the bowl fresh rather than overly sweet.
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Texture tips
- For a thicker bowl: Use well-chilled yoghurt and milk, and add only enough milk to keep the blender moving.
- If it is too thick: Loosen the mixture with a small splash of milk, pulsing briefly so the texture stays creamy.
- Let the chia thicken: A short stand after stirring in the chia seeds helps the bowl gain body before serving.
Ingredient notes
- Use ripe fruit: Ripe mango and banana provide the main sweetness, so taste before adding honey.
- Adjust the citrus: Lime adds brightness and makes the mango taste fresher; lemon works if lime is unavailable.
- Milk affects texture: Whole milk gives a rounder, creamier finish than lower-fat milk.
Make-ahead tips
- Best eaten immediately: The bowl is at its freshest just after blending, before the chia seeds continue to thicken it.
- Short storage only: If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day and stir well before eating.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel the mango and banana, then cut the flesh into chunks. Add the fruit to a blender with the greek yogurt and whole milk.
- Blend until very smooth and thick, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and blend in the honey and a squeeze of lime, if using, to balance sweetness and brightness.
- Tip the smoothie into a bowl and stir in the chia seeds until evenly mixed. Leave to stand for 2 minutes to thicken slightly, then serve straight away.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the thickest bowl, chill the whole milk and greek yogurt before blending.
- If the blend is too thick to move, add an extra splash of whole milk and pulse just until it loosens.
Substitutions
- Replace the honey with maple syrup for a different, slightly deeper sweetness.
- Replace the lime with lemon for a similar citrus lift.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten immediately. If needed, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 1 day; stir well before eating as the chia seeds will continue to thicken the mixture.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 1 bowls
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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