Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Why this recipe works
- Fast to make: The fruit, yoghurt, lime and ice blend into a ready-to-serve base in minutes.
- Creamy with crunch: A thick chilled smoothie base is balanced by crisp granola and fragrant toasted coconut.
- Bright, not cloying: Lime juice and zest sharpen the sweetness of the ripe tropical fruit.
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Texture tips
- For a thicker bowl: Use well-chilled fruit and stop blending as soon as the mixture is smooth and spoonable.
- If the blender struggles: Pause briefly, scrape down the sides, then blend again rather than adding extra liquid too quickly.
- Keep toppings crisp: Add the granola and toasted coconut just before serving so they stay crunchy.
Ingredient notes
- Use ripe fruit: Ripe mango, pineapple and banana give the bowl its natural sweetness and smooth texture.
- Choose thick yoghurt: A thicker yoghurt helps the smoothie hold its shape in the bowl.
- Adjust the lime: Add lime gradually if your fruit is especially sharp, or use a little more if it tastes very sweet.
Make-ahead tips
- Prepare the base ahead: The blended base can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 1 day, then stirred before serving.
- Keep toppings separate: Store granola and toasted coconut apart from the smoothie base until serving.
- Best served fresh: The texture is thickest and coldest straight after blending.
Ingredient swaps
- Swap the topping: Use oats instead of granola for a simpler, less sweet finish.
- Make it tangier: Greek yoghurt gives the base a thicker texture and a slightly sharper flavour.
- Dairy-free option: Use a thick dairy-free yoghurt that blends smoothly and has enough body to keep the bowl spoonable.
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Ingredients
Instructions
- Toast the desiccated coconut in a dry frying pan over a medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly golden. Tip into a bowl and set aside.
- Cut the mango and pineapple into chunks and peel the banana. Zest the lime, then squeeze in the juice.
- Add the mango, pineapple, banana, yogurt, lime juice, half the lime zest and the ice cubes to a blender. Blend until very thick and smooth, scraping down once or twice; if it struggles, let it sit for 30 seconds, then blend again.
- Divide the smoothie between two bowls and smooth the tops. Finish with the granola and toasted desiccated coconut, and sprinkle over the remaining lime zest.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the thickest bowl, keep the fruit chilled and add the ice cubes last so you can stop blending as soon as it turns creamy.
- If serving to anyone who is pregnant, elderly, very young, or immunocompromised, use pasteurised yogurt.
Substitutions
- Replace Yogurt with Greek yogurt for a thicker, tangier base.
- Replace Granola with Oats for a simpler, less sweet topping.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 1 days
- Best eaten straight away for the thickest texture. If needed, refrigerate the blended base in a sealed container for up to 1 day; stir well and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften before topping and serving.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 2 bowls
- Total time: 10min (10min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: Fusion
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