Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl Recipe
A creamy and refreshing Vanilla Coconut Smoothie Bowl made with frozen bananas, coconut milk, and a touch of vanilla. This healthy and natural smoothie bowl is perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack, offering a delightful tropical twist with a smooth, ice-cream-like texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes plus freezing time
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including freezing time)
- Yield: 2 smoothie bowls 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
Frozen Fruit and Liquids
- 2 ripe bananas (sliced and frozen)
- 1 can full fat coconut milk (frozen in ice cube tray)
- ⅓ – ½ cup unsweetened almond or oat milk
Flavoring
- 1 vanilla bean pod (or 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Freeze Ingredients: The day before preparation, peel and slice the bananas, then lay them flat on a cookie sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour. Shake the can of coconut milk well, pour it into an ice cube tray, and freeze overnight or until fully frozen.
- Prepare Vanilla Bean: If using a vanilla bean pod, place it on a cutting board, flatten it with your finger, and make a lengthwise slit without cutting through. Open the pod carefully and scrape out the vanilla seeds with the back of a knife.
- Add Liquid to Blender: Pour 1/3 cup of almond or oat milk into a high-speed blender bowl to help blend the ingredients smoothly.
- Add Frozen Ingredients and Flavoring: Add the frozen banana slices, frozen coconut milk cubes, and the scraped vanilla beans or vanilla extract/paste into the blender.
- Blend to Smooth Consistency: Blend the mixture using the blender tamper to push down solids. If necessary, stop, stir, and blend again until smooth and resembling ice cream. Add more plant milk gradually if needed to reach the right consistency.
- Serve: Serve the smoothie bowl immediately, plain or topped with toasted coconut flakes and mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Freezing the bananas and coconut milk ahead of time is essential for achieving the thick, creamy texture of an ice cream-like smoothie bowl.
- The vanilla bean pod adds a fresh, fragrant vanilla flavor, but vanilla bean paste or pure extract can be used as convenient alternatives.
- Adjust the amount of almond or oat milk to control the thickness of the smoothie bowl.
- To keep it dairy-free and vegan, use plant-based milk alternatives as suggested.
- Toppings like toasted coconut and mini chocolate chips add a nice crunch and extra flavor dimension but are optional.
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